- Our list of the best things to do in San Diego, California, features the top 306 nearby activities — including 135 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Diego, 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 29 things to do within the city of San Diego, CA , followed by 277 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, Coronado, Chula Vista, Poway, Santee, El Cajon, Encinitas, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Imperial Beach, Ramona, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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Fest-goers taste their way through some of the area’s top pizzerias and craft breweries
3.3 Miles
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is significant in both U.S. and Mormon history. Discover why the group of men and women joined the Army and marched from Iowa to San Diego.
1.5 Miles
With new exhibits every year, San Diego Zoo is always getting better. Exhibits include a panda tour, an Australian Outback exhibit, an urban jungle, a lost forest, an Asian passage, and much more.
3.3 Miles
92%
2807 votes
4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Offering over 100 points of interest, Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego offers access to shopping, dining, parks and historic areas. The tour includes a trolley ride from Old Town Historic Park to the Gaslamp Quarter to Balboa Park.
5.5 Miles
Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.
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A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
0.8 Miles
93%
1173 votes
1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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One of the most exciting museums on the coast, Maritime Museum of San Diego is located on a ship. The ship is complete with living history personnel, art, ship models, sailor art, and much more.
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A truly beautiful baseball stadium, Petco Park highlights the sea, sky, and natural beauty of San Diego. Fans enjoy many amenities to suit every style and budget at the Padres game.
3.9 Miles
Jet skiing is outdated, customers want to fly with Aquatic Aviation instead. Safety and training are key to making fly boarding a fun adventure, which is why only experts are hired to teach customers of all ages how to fly above water!
1.9 Miles
Opened in 1969, the Coronado Bridge was the first structure to connect the Island of Coronado and the city of San Diego. The 2.12 bridge is designed for vehicle safety and traffic efficiency with reversible lanes and guard rails.
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87%
1912 votes
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.