San Diego Attractions
Hotels
Balboa Park Inn Top ranked. Read traveler's candid reviews and see for yourself.
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Hostels
San Diego Hostels provide outstanding value for the money. Book your group at a San Diego Hostel.
Animals
San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park (Escondido) Features endangered animals from all over the world.
Sea World The place to go if you love dolphins, otters or whales.
Historical Sites
Balboa Park Acclaimed for its horticultural treasures and world-class museums.
Old Town A trip to the past that includes shopping and cultural exploration.
Hotel Del Coronado A National Historic Landmark, the Hotel Del has a rich and colorful heritage.
Cabrillo National Monument The park offers a superb view of San Diego’s harbor and skyline.
Martitime Museum Home of the famous Star of India, the oldest active tall ship in the world.
USS Midway Visitors can take a look back at the history of America's longest serving aircraft carrier.
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Hiking
Batiquitos and San Elijo are San Diego County Lagoons.
San Dieguito River Park "Coast to Crest Trail" includes 55 miles of well-marked trails to walk and hike. Lake Hodges for mountain biking and horseback riding.
Mission Trails Regional Park Hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails.
Palomar Mountain Camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing.
Regional Shopping Centers
Hortin Plaza Open air shopping center and extensive food court.
Seaport Village A popular place for tourists and locals alike.
Restaurants
Gaslamp District Premiere dining and entertainment district with bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs.
Little Italy Many delicious restaurants, quaint cafes & delightful pubs to choose from.
Mexico
See Tijuana Don't let the urban legends scare you - visit during the day, if you're a little wary - just use the same precautions you would traveling to any foreign country (and bring your passport).
Family Fun
LEGOLAND The original plastic-brick playland, with 15,000 LEGO models built from more than 30 million pieces.
Belmont Park Ride the restored wooden Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, built in 1925.
Mission Trails Regional Park Has three paths that ascend 1,400-foot Cowles Mountain.
Balboa Park Surrounds cultural attractions with 1,200 acres of woods, gardens, and sports fields. Mingles museums with lush greenery and a nonstop sense of fun.
Mission Bay Park 27 miles of meandering shoreline, sandy beaches, and grassy swards with picnic tables and firepits.
Performance Arts
Old Globe Theatre Shakespeare and more.
La Jolla Playhouse Resides on the UCSD campus.
San Diego Symphony Classical music with some pops mixed in.

