San Diego International Airport 20 min
Maritime Museum of San Diego (18 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. SeaWorld San Diego (18 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (15 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Bay (30 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (12 min) Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. San Diego Natural History Museum (17 min) Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. San Diego Zoo (17 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Old Town (16 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. USS Midway Museum (20 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Balboa Park (15 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Seaport Village (22 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Mission Trails Regional Park (13 min) 7,220-acre recreational park featuring 60-miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping. The San Diego Museum of Art (18 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Coronado Island (24 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Museum of Us (18 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. |