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.
Fleet Science Center$$Explore interactive science exhibits and immersive giant dome theater experiences.
Harper's Topiary GardenFreeA whimsical private hillside garden filled with shaped green plant sculptures.
Heritage of the Americas Museum$Explore ancient artifacts, prehistoric fossils, and art in El Cajon.
Heritage ParkFreeStep Back in Time at Heritage Park, San Diego
Ho Chi Minh TrailFreeAdventurous coastal hike through eroded sandstone canyons to Black's Beach.
Japanese Friendship Garden$Discover peaceful gardens, koi ponds, and cultural heritage in Balboa Park
Junípero Serra Museum$Explore San Diego history inside an iconic Spanish Revival park landmark
La Jolla Tide PoolsFreeDiscover marine life and ocean views along La Jolla's coastline
La Jolla Underwater ParkFreeExplore the Marine Majesty at La Jolla Underwater Park
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic ParkFreeExplore historic adobe architecture surrounded by free-roaming peacocks in Carlsbad.
Liberty Public Market$$A vibrant artisan food hall inside historic San Diego naval barracks
Living Coast Discovery Center$$Explore coastal wildlife and native San Diego Bay animals up close
Los Penasquitos Canyon PreserveFreeDiscover expansive hiking trails, creek views, and a scenic canyon waterfall.
Lucha Libre Taco Shop$$Colorful San Diego taco shop packed with Mexican wrestling decor
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.
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.
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
Potato Chip RockFreeHike to San Diego's iconic natural rock overhang on Mount Woodson
Queen Califia's Magical CircleFreeA vibrant mosaic sculpture garden tucked inside Escondido's Kit Carson Park
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