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.
Grace Church San DiegoFreeA welcoming Christian church community located in San Diego's Normal Heights.
Heritage of the Americas Museum$Explore ancient artifacts, prehistoric fossils, and art in El Cajon.
Heritage ParkFreeStep Back in Time at Heritage Park, San Diego
Japanese Friendship Garden$Discover peaceful gardens, koi ponds, and cultural heritage in Balboa Park
Junípero Serra Museum$Explore San Diego history inside an iconic Spanish Revival park landmark
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic ParkFreeExplore historic adobe architecture surrounded by free-roaming peacocks in Carlsbad.
Living Coast Discovery Center$$Explore coastal wildlife and native San Diego Bay animals up close
Lux Art Institute$Contemporary art space in Encinitas operating as ICA San Diego North
Maritime Museum of San Diego$$Explore historic ships and maritime heritage along San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic ChurchFreeA historic Catholic church offering peaceful worship in scenic La Jolla.
Mission Basilica San Diego de AlcalaFreeCalifornia's first Spanish mission offers rich history and peaceful gardens.
Mission Church of the NazareneFreeA welcoming local Christian church serving the vibrant San Diego community
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.
Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkFreeStep back in time at California's birthplace in San Diego
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic ChurchFreeHistoric Barrio Logan Catholic parish serving as a vibrant cultural anchor
Our Lady of the Rosary ChurchFreeHistoric Italian parish known as the vibrant jewel of Little Italy
Our Mother of Confidence Catholic ChurchFreeA welcoming Roman Catholic parish community in San Diego's University City
Rock ChurchFreeA vibrant non-denominational megachurch located in San Diego's Point Loma
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchFreeA welcoming Catholic parish situated in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood.
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 Botanic Garden$$Discover 37 acres of plant species across world-themed gardens in Encinitas.
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