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.
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic ChurchFreeA historic Catholic church offering peaceful worship in scenic La Jolla.
Mingei International Museum$Celebrate global folk art, craft, and design in Balboa Park
Mission Trails Regional ParkFreeA Natural Oasis in the Heart of San Diego
Moonlight State BeachFreeEnjoy a family friendly beach with sand volleyball and ocean views
Mount Soledad National Veterans MemorialFreeHonoring military veterans with thousands of plaques and panoramic coastal views
Museum of Making Music$Explore the rich history, craft, and joy of making music.
Museum of Us$$Explore cultural history and human anthropology inside landmark Balboa Park architecture.
Mushroom BeachFreeDiscover a secluded coastal pocket along La Jolla's scenic rocky coastline
Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkFreeStep back in time at California's birthplace in San Diego
Petco Park$$San Diego's premier downtown ballpark, home to the Padres and concerts
Potato Chip RockFreeHike to San Diego's iconic natural rock overhang on Mount Woodson
Presidio ParkFreeHistoric hillside park with scenic San Diego views and trails
Queen Califia's Magical CircleFreeA vibrant mosaic sculpture garden tucked inside Escondido's Kit Carson Park
Salk Institute for Biological Studies$$Iconic biomedical research institute renowned for stunning Louis Kahn modernist architecture
Salvation MountainFreeA massive colorful desert folk art monument near the Salton Sea
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$Explore historic aircraft and interactive space exhibits in Balboa Park
San Diego Archaeological Center$Explore local history through interactive exhibits and regional archaeological artifacts.
San Diego Automotive Museum$$Explore automotive history and classic vehicles in Balboa Park, San Diego
San Diego Bay National Wildlife RefugeFreeExplore scenic coastal wetlands and wildlife along San Diego Bay.
San Diego Botanic Garden$$Discover 37 acres of plant species across world-themed gardens in Encinitas.
San Diego California TempleFreeStriking white double-spired LDS temple featuring beautiful landscaped reflection gardens
San Diego Central LibraryFreeA modern architectural landmark featuring multi-level book collections and skyline views
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum$Interactive hands-on museum designed for toddlers and young children to play
San Diego City CollegeFreeExplore a vibrant downtown community college campus near Balboa Park.
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