San Diego International Airport 11 min
The San Diego Museum of Art (9 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Museum of Us (9 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Maritime Museum of San Diego (9 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Balboa Park (6 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Seaport Village (7 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Coronado Beach (14 min) Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (11 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Bay (21 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Coronado Bridge (10 min) Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. USS Midway Museum (12 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Old Town (11 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. San Diego Zoo (8 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Cabrillo National Monument (25 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Coronado Island (15 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. SeaWorld San Diego (14 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. |