San Diego International Airport 7 min
Coronado Beach (11 min) Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. USS Midway Museum (7 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. The San Diego Museum of Art (8 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Seaport Village (8 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. San Diego Natural History Museum (7 min) Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Maritime Museum of San Diego (14 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Coronado Island (13 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Balboa Park (3 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. San Diego Zoo (5 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Old Town (7 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Museum of Us (6 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Cabrillo National Monument (22 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (8 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Bay (19 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. |