Things to do in San Diego
Popular picks: Explore Balboa Park and its museums. · Visit the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park. · Spend a day at one of the city's many beaches. · Tour the USS Midway Museum. · Walk through the Gaslamp Quarter and enjoy the nightlife. · Take a whale watching tour (seasonal). · Visit La Jolla Cove to see seals and sea lions. · Hike in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. · Attend a Padres game at Petco Park. · Explore the museums and art galleries in the Liberty Station arts district.
La Jolla Historical SocietyFree4.8Discover La Jolla's rich coastal heritage, local architecture, and historic exhibits
Marston House$4.7Explore historic Arts and Crafts architecture at San Diego's Marston House.
Tijuana Cultural Center$4.7Explore Baja California's rich art, history, and iconic spherical architecture.
Villa Montezuma Museum$4.6Explore San Diego's iconic Victorian mansion showcasing ornate architecture and history.
New Americans Museum$4.4Celebrating diverse immigrant stories, art, and heritage in San Diego
Adobe Chapel MuseumFreeDiscover historic nineteenth century adobe architecture in Old Town San Diego
Barona Cultural Center & MuseumFreeDiscover the rich history, language, and living traditions of Kumeyaay culture.
Bonita Museum & Cultural CenterFreeDiscover local art, regional history, and culture at Bonita Museum.
California Surf Museum$Explore rich surf culture and historic wave riding in Oceanside
Chula Vista Heritage MuseumFreeDiscover local South Bay history inside the Chula Vista Public Library
Coronado Museum of History & ArtFreeExplore local history, military aviation, and island heritage in Coronado.
EmbarcaderoFreeSan Diego's bustling waterfront promenade filled with scenic bay views.
Firehouse MuseumFreeExplore classic fire engines and historic firefighting gear in Little Italy
Heritage of the Americas Museum$Explore ancient artifacts, prehistoric fossils, and art in El Cajon.
Junípero Serra Museum$Explore San Diego history inside an iconic Spanish Revival park landmark
Maritime Museum of San Diego$$Explore historic ships and maritime heritage along San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
Mingei International Museum$Celebrate global folk art, craft, and design in Balboa Park
Mormon Battalion Historic SiteFreeExplore Old Town San Diego history at this interactive historic site
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego$$Explore modern and contemporary art alongside sweeping Pacific Ocean views
Museum of Making Music$Explore the rich history, craft, and joy of making music.
Museum of Us$$Explore cultural history and human anthropology inside landmark Balboa Park architecture.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse$Historic 1850s landmark offering panoramic views over San Diego Bay
Presidio ParkFreeHistoric hillside park with scenic San Diego views and trails
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$Explore historic aircraft and interactive space exhibits in Balboa Park
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