Things To Do
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Famous for being the site of the 2008 U.S. Open and hosting the tournament again in 2021, Torrey Pines is arguably San Diego’s top course.
Torrey Pines Gliderport
Experience the thrill of paragliding or hang gliding from the cliffs, or simply watch others soar above the coastline.
La Jolla Cove
Spot sea lions, harbor seals, Garibaldi fish, and leopard sharks snorkeling or scuba diving at this picturesque cove flanked by sandstone cliffs.
Sunny Jim's Sea Cave
The only underwater cave that can be accessed through land in California, Sunny Jim's Sea Cave is a unique way to see the ocean view.
Birch Aquarium
Explore marine life exhibits, including interactive tide pools and a variety of sea creatures, at this public outreach center for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Balboa Park
A cultural hub near downtown San Diego featuring museums, theaters, gardens, and Spanish-Colonial architecture, all centered around expansive park grounds.
San Diego Zoo
A landmark 100-acre zoo in Balboa Park featuring rare wildlife, immersive habitats, guided bus tours, and aerial tram views.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
A wildlife experience where expansive savanna habitats allow giraffes, rhinos, and other species to roam. Features safari-style tours that bring visitors closer to animals in their natural environments.
LEGOLAND California
A theme park in Carlsbad inspired by the world of LEGO, offering rides, shows, and interactive play areas, plus an adjoining water park and aquarium.
SeaWorld San Diego
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums, and up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins, and more. Notably, SeaWorld no longer breeds orcas, and the orcas at SeaWorld today are from the last generation in captivity.