- 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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Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
28.0 Miles
At the Moonlight State Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and fishing. The site's facilities include volleyball and tennis courts and a snack bar for guests that may be seeking refreshments.
28.0 Miles
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177 votes
400 B St, Bottom of Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Encinitas's Moonlight State Beach is a sandy beach with a variety of amenities, including fishing swimming, and surfing. The beach also has a snack bar, volleyball courts, and tennis courts.
28.0 Miles
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30 votes
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Potato Chip Rock
Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
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Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
28.1 Miles
Surfin Fire is one of Oceanside's premier surf schools. Rental and lessons can be arranged out of most hotels in the area.
28.1 Miles
Visitors of all ages who are interested in learning how to surf may enjoy what Leucadia Surf School has to offer. The location offers small group, semi-private, and private surfing lessons.
28.2 Miles
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11 votes
450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1988, San Dieguito Heritage Museum was established to preserve the artifacts, records and stories of the San Dieguito River area. Living history programs and several special events are held on the one acre property during the year.
28.5 Miles
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
28.6 Miles
Stagecoach Park has a lot of activities for families. It offers tennis courts, a playground, and a wide open space for picnics or ball games.
28.6 Miles
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.