San Diego International Airport 17 min
Maritime Museum of San Diego (15 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Museum of Us (15 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Island (6 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Coronado Bridge (8 min) Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. The San Diego Museum of Art (16 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Cabrillo National Monument (31 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. USS Midway Museum (17 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Seaport Village (17 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. San Diego Zoo (15 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Old Town (17 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. San Diego Bay (12 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Balboa Park (11 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (17 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. SeaWorld San Diego (20 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Coronado Beach (7 min) Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. |