San Diego International Airport 9 min
Coronado Bridge (7 min) Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (10 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Museum of Us (8 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. USS Midway Museum (8 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Coronado Island (13 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Coronado Beach (12 min) Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Maritime Museum of San Diego (7 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (8 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. The San Diego Museum of Art (8 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Cabrillo National Monument (24 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Balboa Park (4 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. SeaWorld San Diego (13 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. San Diego Zoo (6 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. San Diego Bay (19 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Old Town (9 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. |