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San Diego Natural History Museum is one of San Diego.

1. San Diego Natural History Museum

8.8
1788 El Prado (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
History Museum · Balboa Park · 55 tips and reviews

Suzanne J.Suzanne Jacobs: Since they redid the fossil floor, it's so much better than it was a few years ago--worth the membership if you have kids.

San Diego Zoo is one of San Diego.

2. San Diego Zoo

9.4
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Zoo · Balboa Park · 564 tips and reviews

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: Take the Skyfari Aerial Tram and give your feet a rest! Ride to the other side of the zoo while taking in views of the zoo and surrounding Balboa Park area. Read more.

The Gaslamp Quarter is one of San Diego.

3. The Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 86 tips and reviews

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter offers free wi-fi throughout the entire district! visit www.freewifisandiego.com

The Embarcadero is one of San Diego.

4. The Embarcadero

8.4
N Harbor Dr. (btwn W Laurel St. & W G St.), San Diego, CA
Waterfront · Central San Diego · 3 tips and reviews
San Diego Harbor is one of San Diego.

5. San Diego Harbor

1539-1673 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Harbor or Marina · Harborview · 38 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Beatty: Excellent spot to run. Easy and flat 10+ mile course point to point.

Seaport Village is one of San Diego.

6. Seaport Village

8.9
849 W Harbor Dr (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Shopping Plaza · Marina · 143 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: 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.

Cabrillo National Monument is one of San Diego.

7. Cabrillo National Monument

9.2
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
National Park · 87 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: Trails, unspoiled beaches, and museums makes it a perfect Sunday outing. The ocean view alone is worth the trip.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is one of San Diego.

8. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

9.2
4002 Wallace St (at San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Old Town · 136 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach Municipal Pier is one of San Diego.

9. Ocean Beach Municipal Pier

9.0
5091 Niagara Ave (at Ocean Front Way), San Diego, CA
Pier · Ocean Beach · 39 tips and reviews

Keri R.Keri Robinson: 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

Mission Beach is one of San Diego.

10. Mission Beach

9.4
3141 Ocean Front Walk (Mission Bay Drive), San Diego, CA
Beach · Mission Beach · 81 tips and reviews

CENTURY 21 AwardCENTURY 21 Award: We love the early evenings when the houses start turning their lights on. The boardwalk is positively beautiful for a stroll.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of San Diego.

11. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

9.6
Sunset Cliffs Blvd (btwn Adair & Ladera St), San Diego, CA
Park · Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA · 115 tips and reviews

Erik H.Erik Hess: Enjoy a beautiful view and the sounds of the Pacific crashing against the rocks.

La Jolla Shores Beach is one of San Diego.

12. La Jolla Shores Beach

9.5
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA
Beach · La Jolla Shores · 136 tips and reviews

MothsquatchMothsquatch: great area to see the ocean and some wildlife... seals are close by and pelican everywhere... the tide pools are my favorite... we saw an octopus and other cool sea life around them.

La Jolla Cove is one of San Diego.

13. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 231 tips and reviews

tony felicetony felice: Check out seal rock during the winter months... the seals chill on the rocks

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego.

14. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

9.6
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd (at Highway 101), San Diego, CA
Nature Preserve · 68 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: Although it's located in the city of San Diego, it remains as one of the wildest reserves on the Southern California Coast; with miles of breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of San Diego.

15. San Diego Zoo Safari Park

8.9
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd (near W Zoo Rd), Escondido, CA
Zoo · Northeastern San Diego · 166 tips and reviews

Jennifer T.Jennifer Taylor: If you're going on the African Tram, get a seat on the left hand side (driver side). You'll see heaps more!

Hillcrest Farmers Market is one of San Diego.

16. Hillcrest Farmers Market

9.3
3960 Normal St, San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Hillcrest · 82 tips and reviews
The San Diego Museum of Art is one of San Diego.

17. The San Diego Museum of Art

8.7
1450 El Prado (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Art Museum · Balboa Park · 34 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of San Diego.

18. Little Italy

9.0
San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 103 tips and reviews
Old Point Loma Lighthouse is one of San Diego.

19. Old Point Loma Lighthouse

9.3
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
Lighthouse · 20 tips and reviews
Birch Aquarium is one of San Diego.

20. Birch Aquarium

8.8
2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CA
Aquarium · La Jolla Shores · 118 tips and reviews