San Diego International Airport 18 min
Old Town (17 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. USS Midway Museum (17 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Seaport Village (18 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Belmont Park (22 min) Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (18 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Museum of Us (15 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Island (5 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. SeaWorld San Diego (21 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Coronado Beach (2 min) Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Balboa Park (12 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Maritime Museum of San Diego (15 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Coronado Bridge (8 min) Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. San Diego Zoo (16 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Cabrillo National Monument (32 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. San Diego Bay (12 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. |