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.

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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve$
Dramatic coastal bluffs, rare pine forests, and breathtaking ocean trails
USS Midway Museum$$
Explore real naval aviation history aboard an iconic historic aircraft carrier
USS Midway Museum$$
Step Aboard History at the USS Midway Museum
USS RecruitFree
Step aboard a historic landlocked Navy training ship at Liberty Station
Veterans Museum at Balboa Park$
Honoring American military history and veterans in historic Balboa Park
Visions Art Museum$
Discover contemporary quilt and textile art in San Diego's Liberty Station
Warner-Carrillo Ranch House$
Historic 1857 adobe ranch house and former Butterfield Stage stop
Waterfront ParkFree
Scenic San Diego bayfront park featuring interactive splash fountains and playgrounds
Women's Museum of California$
Discover the inspiring heritage and powerful stories of influential California women
WorldBeat Cultural CenterFree
A vibrant Balboa Park hub celebrating African and Indigenous cultures

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