San Diego International Airport 11 min
Coronado Island (16 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. The San Diego Museum of Art (10 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Balboa Park (6 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Old Town (7 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. La Jolla Cove (16 min) Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Museum of Us (10 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Belmont Park (11 min) Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Cabrillo National Monument (21 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. SeaWorld San Diego (9 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. San Diego Zoo (9 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Seaport Village (13 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (7 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Natural History Museum (9 min) Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. USS Midway Museum (11 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Maritime Museum of San Diego (9 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. |