- Our list of the best things to do in National City, California, features the top 280 nearby activities — including 118 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- National City, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of National City, CA , followed by 267 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego, Coronado, Chula Vista, Santee, Poway, El Cajon, Del Mar, Spring Valley, Imperial Beach, Ramona, Palm Springs and Temecula
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10.3 Miles
97%
68 votes
12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019
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At the Water Conservation Garden, guests will be able to visit a butterfly pavilion, a meadow exhibit, a white garden, and an exhibit that features seven different types of turf. The location also offers self-guided visit tours, private guided tours, and special access tours.
10.3 Miles
Willis Brothers Surfing offers both group and private lesson sessions for aspiring surfers that wish to improve their skills. The location also hosts parties and special events for those who wish to make learning to surf a special occasion.
11.0 Miles
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Belmont Park
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3146 Mission Boulevard Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
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Situated along a Pacific beachfront, Belmont Park is an amusement park and family fun center with rides, food, games, and even shopping and exercise areas. The park is open daily throughout the summer, with family and group rates available.
11.1 Miles
Located on approximately 19 acres, Hillside Park is a mostly undeveloped park area with abundant eucalyptus trees. The park offers walking trails, picnic spots, a grass playing area and restroom facilities.
11.2 Miles
87%
1912 votes
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Mission Beach
Mission Boulevard at Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
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With a unique SoCal vibe, Mission Beach is called the west coast's Atlantic City. The area has hot dog stands, surfing, plenty of clean sand, street performance, and a lively night scene.
11.2 Miles
Situated on 10 acres, Hilton Head County Park features a pirate-themed water play area along with basketball courts and a field suitable for baseball, soccer and football. The park provides exercise stations, a playground, picnic facilities and shaded areas.
11.4 Miles
Celebrating the life and work of the famed western artist Olaf Wieghorst, the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center features an extensive collection of paintings of cowboys, Native American Indians, and western American landscapes.
11.5 Miles
Pacific Surf School offers private lessons, semi-private and group lessons, and day surf and overnight surf camps. Not only can students also learn the art of standup paddling, but the business also offers surfing adventures.
11.5 Miles
A 68-lane bowling center, Parkway Bowl offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides automatic scoring and bumpers, food and drinks, billiard tables, arcade games, private event hosting and a full bar.
11.5 Miles
Play Town is a recreational indoor playground that supports activities including face painting, party games, balloons, and tattooing. The facility is available for birthday parties and has a maximum capacity of 100 people.