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Things To Do In San Diego
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is where culture, science and nature collide, as it is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens and miles of trails!
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park and is known for being the best zoo in the world! It was one of the first zoos to build cageless exhibits and is one of only four zoos in the United States to have Giant Pandas!
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla is an upscale oceanfront community in Northern San Diego that is worth the visit! La Jolla Cove is filled with boutique shops, cafes and stunning cliffs. You can also visit Children's Pool Beach, which is known for attracting seals and sea lions!
Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego was the site of the first European settlement in present-day California and is now a great place to visit for real, authentic Mexican food, specialty shops and art galleries. You can even go back in time by strolling through Old Town's Historic Park , which is scattered with restored historic buildings. This fun, historic town is free to enter and is worth visiting.
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is a small amusement park right next to Mission Beach! It includes 12 rides, three eateries, an 18 hole Tiki themed mini golf course and a host of smaller attractions.
Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter's (aka. Downtown San Diego) is known for it's excellent food and nightlife scene and is filled with more than 100 restaurants, breweries, bars and rooftop lounges.
Coronado
Coronado Island is home to one of the best beaches in America. You can stroll the streets of Coronado, enjoy shopping and delicious restaurants, visit the famous Hotel Del Coronado, or rent a bike to explore the charming city.
USS Midway Museum
The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the world and has been permanently moored at San Diego's Embarcadero since 2004. Enjoy a self-guided audio tour that takes you through the galley, brig, crew's sleeping quarters, pilots' ready room and engine room, and hear exciting snippets from people who served aboard the Midway.
Liberty Station
Liberty Station waas formerly a Naval Training Center and has since been transformed into a unique cultural center. Here you will find ample restaurants, art galleries, and the Liberty Public Market, where you can immerse your serf into the work of local artisans.
Seaport Village
Seaport Village is located right on San Diego Bay and is walking distance to the Gaslamp Quarters. Here you will find many seafood restaurants and more than 50 souvenir shops.
San Diego Breweries
With over 150 breweries, San Diego is known for being one of the beer capitols of the word. Stone Brewing, AleSmith Brewing and Ballast Point are three of the most well-known and are rated among the top breweries in the world.
Donut Bar
Donut Bar is one of the top rated donut shops in the country and is famous for it's unique flavors, especially their pop tart donut and strawberry shortcake donut.
SeaWorld San Diego
Seaworld is spread across 190 acres on Mission Bay and is known for it's marine animals, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and beautiful landscaping.