HISTORY: Placed in reserve in 1835, this is one of the oldest sites in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational usage. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
HISTORY: Father Junípero Serra established the first San Diego Mission on Presidio Hill. Officially proclaimed a Spanish Presidio in 1774, the fortress was later occupied by a succession of Mexican forces.
Amusement Park · Mission Bay Park · 367 tips and reviews
HISTORY: SeaWorld was founded in 1964 on 22 acres by four graduates of UCLA. Their original idea was to build an underwater restaurant. The park grew into a marine park now spanning 189 acres.
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 486 tips and reviews
HISTORY: On February 9, 1960, Joanne Woodward became the first performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One-time actor Ronald Reagan is the only U.S. President to have a star.
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Opening in 1898, The Marketplace provides a distinctive space for bringing together the greater Bay Area's agricultural wealth and renowned specialty food purveyors under one roof.
Jason Pelish: When I was a park ranger this was the my least favorite detail because it was boring and nobody visited. Now it's a hub of community events and athletic activities.
Blair Miller: Check out the shopping at The Promenade. Now you don't have to drive to Boca or Coral Springs for shopping. Bring your umbrella since it is outdoors .no I don't get paid for this Just being helpful :-