This overlooks the spot where European explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped ashore in 1542 naming the bay San Miguel; explorer Sebastian Vizcaino changed the name to San Diego in 1602.
This zoo opened in 1915 & covers over 100 acres with more than 4000 animals. In the 80s an orangutan named Ken Allen became famous for repeatedly escaping from the 'escape-proof' orangutan enclosure.
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.
Check in to Whale Days festival and show the seaport village booth your proof of check in to receive a gift certificate!
Great place to jog, walk, bike, blade or just sit and people watch. South Mission Jetty to Crystal Pier and back = 5.25 miles. Grab some food @ World Famous if you get hungry.
walk to the end of the pier and get an amazing view of the ocean. also look at the photo of the huge wave in front of the cafe
Seaport Village was built on landfill where the Spanish expedition of 1782 buried those who had died of scurvy. In later years, it served as a railroad yard to send items east that arrived by ship.
Midway was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1997. During the decommissioning process, she was used to film portions of the documentary 'At Sea', showing at the Navy Museum in Washington D.C.
This is a set of legal hiking and biking trails surrounding the park, naval hospital & Florida canyon and incorperate some of the fingerling canyons nearby
My favorite hiking trail in San Diego. I've done the regular hike countless times and always get a great work out. To add some variety hike Cowles during a full moon and also hike the back trail! Read more.
My favorite museum in Balboa Park. Their art feels alive as it reveals beauty of use in folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world! Read more.
Visiting OB and seeing the bums and drug dealers will make you feel better about your own life.
You know your city is big on craft beer when the mayor makes it his civil duty to attend the kick off event to San Diego Beer Week. Read more.
