Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Midtown, San Diego

Trina G. • December 3, 2011My favorite San Diego venue, period. Hit the back room for some pool and if you arrive early enough, street parking is sweet and easy.

Noëlle D. • June 13, 2014Adorable spot. They have a blanket & pillow waiting for you on your chair. Lovely night!

Jokie T. • September 30, 2010Such a beautiful and tranquil place to visit. The museum is elegant too.

Andrea W. • August 8, 2016Super fun for groups! I went there with a girl friend, we were paired with two couples & a family group. The puzzles are fun and the Japanese thriller room was just the right amount of scary!

Courtyard San Diego • April 29, 2012In the heart of Hillcrest, the Landmark is the largest cinema in SD dedicated to indie and foreign film. It’s also surrounded by some incredible restaurants and bars too, so make a real night of it!

Mike B. • October 1, 2014Great sight line. Friendly staff. 🐘

Thomas M. • February 24, 2017Been to the SD zoo dozens of times over the last 50 years. Always amazing, the zoo is constantly upgrading exhibits. Arguably one of the top five zoos in the world!

Victor M. • March 17, 2019We love it!!!

Paul B. • February 25, 2012You can tell the zebras apart!

Sean M. • August 27, 2023One of my favorite parts of the zoo

Jenna Rose R. • January 23, 2014You get an awful lot for your admission here. The Russian submarine delighted my niblings, while my favorite is the Star of India, particularly the bottom half. Don't forget the steam ferry!

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014The hippos both hang out together in the armpit of the underwater section of the enclosure. Great for a selfie with the beast!

San Diego Zoo • May 22, 2011The Lost Forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including our bonobos. Bonobos were not identified by scientists until 1926. Before that, they were thought to be another type of common chimp.

Michele L. • July 30, 2013Capybaras are my favorite <3

Sara R. • December 14, 2011Kitty kitty

Katie M. • March 29, 2011Fantastically designed exhibit with multiple places to watch the gorillas from. Such a lively bunch.

Erin M. • April 1, 2013Beautiful! There was a 30-60 min wait but it was so worth it. Don't forget you can only see pandas in 4 zoos in the United States.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011We received our 1st koalas as a gift from Australia in 1925. These fuzzy marsupials are not bears, and not as cuddly as you think. They're actually independent, feisty, and often grumpy.

Paul F. • January 1, 2013Two new baby giraffes! Robert and Makali! Also here: Silver, Nicky, Harriet, and Bahati.

Anne M. • September 28, 2013So fabulous. Highly recommend seeing a show (or two!) here.

Steve W. • September 12, 2020Delicious local beers, plenty of shade, and very knowledgeable staff.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Stick around for a while, and you’ll see the two species interacting. The monkeys like to tease the otters, grab their tails, and even hitch a ride on an otter’s back as it swims by.

Theresa M. • July 18, 2011Get here early the flingos are very active!

eric b. • October 17, 2021Such a cool boat - so much history, told well and beautifully preserved.

Christopher A. • June 17, 2011The Tigers are usually visible in upper right of exhibit

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Tigers each have their own unique stripe pattern, like our fingerprints. A tiger’s claws can be up to five inches long, and they use them to mark their territory with scratches on trees.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011In the Malay language, sun bears are called basindo nan tenggil, meaning “he who likes to sit high.” They live in trees, and their 4-inch-long claws & large paws help them scamper along branches.