Things to Do in San Diego, California
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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...
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Bicycling
Surfing
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
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...
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Scenic Landmark
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Live Music Venue
Historical Landmark
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
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
SeaWorld Adventure Park
San Diego, California
Part amusement park, part aquarium, part outdoor marine zoo, SeaWorld is a theme park that has everything from shark encounters and orca shows to an aerial tram on the bay...
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San Diego Air and Space Museum
San Diego, California
The San Diego Air and Space Museum is awesome even if you hate to fly. Staffed mostly by incredibly knowledgeable and helpful retired pilots, the museum has flight simulators, lots...
Special Collection
La Jolla Shores
San Diego, California
La Jolla Shores is easily one of the most family-friendly beaches in San Diego County. The city of La Jolla is often called San Diego's Riviera for its azure...
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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...
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Arcade / Game Room
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...
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