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1. USS Midway Museum
8.6
4.8/5
1,563 reviews
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Anonymous userIt's worth a visit. Parking is charged at $10 for two hours. The second floor, the flight deck, and the hangar are open to the public. Many veteran volunteers are available for conversation and photo opportunities. Various retired fighter jets are parked on the first floor, some of which you can board and experience. Free headsets are available for tour guidance, but please specify in advance that you want a Chinese-language tour. After disembarking, walk about 10 minutes to the other side to see the Kiss of the Century.San Diego
1.7 km from downtown
From 39.0
Closes at 5:00 PM
2. Port of San Diego
8.6
4.7/5
248 reviews
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
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chenweiwenSan Diego is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States. It is located on the San Diego Bay at the southern end of the state, 20 kilometers south of the Mexican border. The urban area covers an area of 829 square kilometers and has a population of more than 1.37 million, with many Mexican and Spanish descendants. According to statistics from 2015-2016, white people accounted for 64% of the population, Latin Americans and Mexicans accounted for 32%, and Asians accounted for 10%. The metropolitan area includes nearby beaches and highlands, with an area of 11,020 square kilometers; the metropolitan area includes 18 small cities with a total population of more than 2.8 million, most of whom live in areas not far from the coast. San Diego County is famous for its natural landscape. You can see beaches, forests and deserts of different styles in a day's drive. There are more than 60 golf courses, many national parks and the Columbus National Forest.
San Diego's famous tourist attractions include the Harbor Village, Convention Center, Cypress Park, Art Museum, Zoo, Spanish Village, etc.San Diego
2.9 km from downtown
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3. SeaWorld San Diego
8.2
4.6/5
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182***09Overall, this place is pretty good. But compared to Hang Lung, it might be a little different. Generally speaking, there are fewer people on weekends or holidays, and there are fewer performances. Some facilities will not be open when it rains or the weather is bad. In short, it's up to you to choose.San Diego
8.5 km from downtown
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105.72
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4. LEGOLAND California
7.5
4.7/5
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_TI***zxHad a wonderful time wish they stayed open longer more for stations.Carlsbad
47.9 km from San Diego
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5. San Diego Zoo
7.3
4.7/5
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M27***85Very good zoo. The pandas are quite fat and worth seeing. The other animals are also very lively. The parking lot is free. There are also many things to eat and drink inside. Different shops have different characteristics. You must leave enough time, otherwise you will not be able to finish the tour.San Diego
2.4 km from downtown
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6. San Diego Zoo Safari Park
7.0
4.7/5
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ElbikIf your kids have a fascination with animals, this park is a good place to immerse them in a world of wildlife and adventure. While parking can occasionally present a challenge, the walk to the main entrance is quite manageable and convenient.To enhance your experience, I highly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, as this can save you valuable time and spare you the hassle of waiting in line. Additionally, the park is accommodating for families.San Diego
45.5 km from downtown
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76
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7. Balboa Park
6.6
4.8/5
158 reviewsNo. 6 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
chenweiwenBalboa Park: Balboa Park, covering an area of 4.9 square kilometers, is a famous cultural park in the center of San Diego, USA. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco de Balboa. Balboa Park is the former site of the 1915 World's Fair in California. The city of San Diego built many magnificent museum buildings for the World's Fair. The complex castle buildings not only reflect the characteristics of the Spanish colonial Renaissance period that was popular at the time, but also reveal a strong Gothic, Baroque and Rococo style. There are 14 museums, four theaters, a complex sports field, a rose garden and a Japanese garden in the park, adding brilliant colors to the park. The famous San Diego Zoo is also located in the park. Most of the venues in the park have been demolished, leaving only a few to be preserved forever, so that future generations can imagine the grand occasion of the year. In 1977, Balboa Park was rated as a national historic landmark.San Diego
2.4 km from downtown
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Closes at 5:00 PM
8. Old Town
6.1
4.6/5
242 reviewsNo. 7 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
yangdg8838We drove from Los Angeles to San Diego and stayed at the Marriott Coronado Resort. We mainly visited the zoo, the USS Midway Museum, and Coronado Beach. On our way back, we visited Old Town San Diego, which has a Spanish-Mexican feel. We also had a meal at a large restaurant, a Mexican restaurant, and of course, some tequila. It was a wonderful time and a wonderful trip to San Diego.San Diego
5.9 km from downtown
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9. Unconditional Surrender
5.9
4.8/5
36 reviewsNo. 8 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
M31***33It was interesting to learn about the story behind the huge statue next to the Midway aircraft carrier. The scenery was also very good, and the California sun was shining on the sea, making it hard to open your eyes.San Diego
1.7 km from downtown
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10. La Jolla Cove
5.7
4.7/5
183 reviewsNo. 9 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
Beaches and shores
Bobby-CLa Jolla Cave Coast is the most beautiful beach in San Diego. The beach here is crystal clear, the blue sky and the azure blue sea are breathtakingly beautiful. When the tide is out, you can clearly see caves of various sizes and shapes, providing a different view.La Jolla
18.5 km from downtown
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