San Diego International Airport 8 min
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (8 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Cabrillo National Monument (23 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Balboa Park (4 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. SeaWorld San Diego (11 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Old Town (8 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. San Diego Natural History Museum (7 min) Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Maritime Museum of San Diego (12 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (7 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. USS Midway Museum (6 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Coronado Island (13 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Coronado Beach (12 min) Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. The San Diego Museum of Art (8 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Museum of Us (7 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. San Diego Bay (19 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. San Diego Zoo (6 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. |