Courtney & Matt
Things To Do
Balboa Park
Balboa is like the Central Park of SD with 1,200 acres of hiking trails, fountains, performing art venues, gardens, and museums to explore right in the middle of the city. Clear the day and just lose track of time
San Diego Zoo
Our zoo is one of the best not only in the country, but also in the world, housing more than 3,700 animals. It could take you a couple of days to see everything there is to see in its 99 acres of property, but if you want to cover as much ground as possible, you should hop on one of the tour buses.
Sunset Cliffs
They don’t call it Sunset Cliffs for nothing. This is one of the most breathtaking places in San Diego to watch a sunset while staring out at the ocean. On the right day you can see dolphins or catch the whales migrating up and down the coast.
USS Midway Museum
The Midway is not just a really, really big boat -- it’s a piece of America’s military history sitting right out on the bay. There are more than 60 exhibits aboard and 29 restored aircraft that you can check out.
Coronado Beach
Compared to Mission Beach, this popular shoreline boasts fewer sunbathers and calmer waves. Just across the bay from San Diego, Coronado Beach is popular with families and couples alike thanks to its miles-long shoreline (affording plenty of room for beachgoers), clean sands, peaceful atmosphere and idyllic location in the "Crown City" (in Spanish, "Coronado" means "crowned one"). While you won't have access to a bustling boardwalk (like that at Mission Beach), you will have plenty of picturesque scenery to admire (besides the surf): magnificent mansions sit behind the beach on Ocean Boulevard.
Liberty Station
Grab a beer or glass of wine and browse the trendy eateries, bars, and specialty food & craft vendors at this bustling market, located in an updated Navy building in Liberty Station. A special liquor license allows shoppers to imbibe while perusing stalls featuring everything from empanadas and ice cream to lobster rolls and linguini. The huge, grassy, outdoor eating area features a vegetable and herb garden, as well as live music on Sundays.