Things to Do in San Diego, California
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Balboa Park
San Diego, California
Balboa Park is a masterpiece of urban planning -- a 1,200-acre park in the middle of downtown San Diego...
Park
Scenic Landmark
Garden
Live Music Venue
Historical Landmark
Cabrillo National Monument
San Diego, California
Worth visiting for the drive alone, the Cabrillo National Monument has such sweeping views of San Diego that on a clear day you can see all the way from Mexico....
Historical Landmark
Hiking
Maritime Museum
San Diego, California
Learn about San Diego's rich seafaring history, and tour antique ships, including the Star of India, an 18th-century Royal Navy frigate. The Star of India hosts outdoor movie nights...
History Museum
Special Collection
Hotel del Coronado
San Diego, California
A favorite resort of Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz," the Hotel Del (as it's known affectionately by locals) is a feat of whimsical Queen Anne architecture...
Hotel / Motel
Historical Landmark
Resort
Bicycling
Surfing
Belmont Park
San Diego, California
Just off the beach bordwalk, Belmont Park is an amusement park in the vein of the classic East Coast spots like Coney Island. A classic...
Amusement Park
Arcade / Game Room
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute
San Diego, California
The Scripps Institute of Oceanography's Birch Aquarium is a world-class exhibit of sea life, and a richer educational experience than SeaWorld. Located on the...
Aquarium
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater
San Diego, California
"The puppet show was my favorite," one 6-year-old girl said after being asked what she liked best about San Diego. The younger set will find the clever scenery...
Theater
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
San Diego, California
Step into Old Town and you walk into the past. Designed to resemble what California was like until 1848, this charming state park has a plaza surrounded by historic buildings...
Historical Landmark
Palm Canyon
San Diego, California
While Balboa Park has acres of manicured gardens that are excellent for casual walks, the Palm Canyon is a step into the natural beauty of...
Hiking
Park
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
San Diego, California
Over 100 hands-on exhibits, many of them with the motto "do touch!," make this science center an exciting place for kids and fun for the whole family. Rotating exhibits...
Science & Nature Museum
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