Guidebook for San Diego
Entertainment & Activities
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a historic aircraft carrier. Activities for all ages including self-guided audio tours, theater, flight simulators, climb-in aircraft, ejection seats and cockpits, guided tours of the bridge and more. Audio tours available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French and German.
Spectacular flight deck views of the downtown skyline, San Diego Bay Bridge, and active U.S. Navy ships! Midway is an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of San Diego, original home of TOP GUN.
Conveniently located in downtown San Diego along the Embarcadero. Parking available alongside on Navy Pier. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrA once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a historic aircraft carrier. Activities for all ages including self-guided audio tours, theater, flight simulators, climb-in aircraft, ejection seats and cockpits, guided tours of the bridge and more. Audio tours available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French and German.
Spectacular flight deck views of the downtown skyline, San Diego Bay Bridge, and active U.S. Navy ships! Midway is an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of San Diego, original home of TOP GUN.
Conveniently located in downtown San Diego along the Embarcadero. Parking available alongside on Navy Pier. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Unforgettable Experiences Abound at SeaWorld
Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for its amazing animals, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides, beautiful landscaping and education programs for all ages.
Unforgettable experiences begin immediately at SeaWorld's interactive arrival experience, Explorer's Reef. Guests enter under an iconic wave sculpture and are immediately immersed into an undersea adventure where they can touch a shark, interact with a ray and feel tiny cleaner fish gently nibble at their hands.
Little explorers will be delighted with our all-new realm, Ocean Explorer, featuring five new children's rides and three new animal encoun
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Unforgettable Experiences Abound at SeaWorld
Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for its amazing animals, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides, beautiful landscaping and education programs for all ages.
Unforgettable experiences begin immediately at SeaWorld's interactive arrival experience, Explorer's Reef. Guests enter under an iconic wave sculpture and are immediately immersed into an undersea adventure where they can touch a shark, interact with a ray and feel tiny cleaner fish gently nibble at their hands.
Little explorers will be delighted with our all-new realm, Ocean Explorer, featuring five new children's rides and three new animal encoun
Located on the surf and sand of Mission Beach, Belmont Park is San Diego's only beachfront amusement center! From the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster to the famous simulated wave machines and four dynamic oceanfront restaurants, Belmont Park is the quintessential Southern California beach experience.
Take a stroll through the park and grab a giant ice cream cone then check out all the action on the FlowBarrel. Sit down for a delicious bite to eat or one of 69 beers on tap at Draft South Mission beach after a fun-filled day of mini golf, rock climbing and rides. No matter your age, the park has something everyone in the family can enjoy. However you choose to spend your day, Belmont Park
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdLocated on the surf and sand of Mission Beach, Belmont Park is San Diego's only beachfront amusement center! From the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster to the famous simulated wave machines and four dynamic oceanfront restaurants, Belmont Park is the quintessential Southern California beach experience.
Take a stroll through the park and grab a giant ice cream cone then check out all the action on the FlowBarrel. Sit down for a delicious bite to eat or one of 69 beers on tap at Draft South Mission beach after a fun-filled day of mini golf, rock climbing and rides. No matter your age, the park has something everyone in the family can enjoy. However you choose to spend your day, Belmont Park
Their World Awaits!
See more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats plus a museum featuring cutting edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Take in spectacular panoramic ocean views, get hands on with interactive activities, see a tank feeding, and dive deeper into the world under, in, and above the oceans.
Explore the wonders of the ocean at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Perched on a picturesque bluff in La Jolla, the aquarium features 60+ tanks of colorful marine life, including dazzling coral reefs, thrilling sharks, undulating jellyfish and three outdoor, living tide pools. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries on climate, earth and ocean science.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayTheir World Awaits!
See more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats plus a museum featuring cutting edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Take in spectacular panoramic ocean views, get hands on with interactive activities, see a tank feeding, and dive deeper into the world under, in, and above the oceans.
Explore the wonders of the ocean at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Perched on a picturesque bluff in La Jolla, the aquarium features 60+ tanks of colorful marine life, including dazzling coral reefs, thrilling sharks, undulating jellyfish and three outdoor, living tide pools. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries on climate, earth and ocean science.
Wonders of Wildlife at the San Diego Zoo
An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Spend the day monkeying around in our tropical oasis as you visit amazing habitats for animals such as gorillas, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, mandrills, polar bears, birds of paradise, giant tortoises, elephants, and more. Visit the Australian Outback to see our colony of more than 25 koalas. Take a Panda Trek to visit the giant pandas and other animals that share their bamboo forest habitat. A stroll through Africa Rocks (opening summer 2017) reveals the animal and plant inhabitants of six iconic African habitats. Enjoy a guided tour on a double-decker bus.
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Zoo San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWonders of Wildlife at the San Diego Zoo
An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Spend the day monkeying around in our tropical oasis as you visit amazing habitats for animals such as gorillas, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, mandrills, polar bears, birds of paradise, giant tortoises, elephants, and more. Visit the Australian Outback to see our colony of more than 25 koalas. Take a Panda Trek to visit the giant pandas and other animals that share their bamboo forest habitat. A stroll through Africa Rocks (opening summer 2017) reveals the animal and plant inhabitants of six iconic African habitats. Enjoy a guided tour on a double-decker bus.
Where AWESOME Awaits
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms. For Resort information visit LEGOLAND.com.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrWhere AWESOME Awaits
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms. For Resort information visit LEGOLAND.com.
Jambo! A Safari Adventure in San Diego
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats in a vast reserve. Choose from a variety of exciting safari expeditions by caravan truck, cart, zip line - there's even an overnight option. Everywhere you look, there are amazing views of lions lounging in the grasslands, antelope and giraffes mingling, rhinos wallowing in waterholes, storks and cranes on the march, and more. Engage in close encounters with animal ambassadors, explore walking trails that lead to beautiful vistas and endangered species like the Sumatran tiger, and discover the adventure of conservation in act
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Taman Safari Zoo San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdJambo! A Safari Adventure in San Diego
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats in a vast reserve. Choose from a variety of exciting safari expeditions by caravan truck, cart, zip line - there's even an overnight option. Everywhere you look, there are amazing views of lions lounging in the grasslands, antelope and giraffes mingling, rhinos wallowing in waterholes, storks and cranes on the march, and more. Engage in close encounters with animal ambassadors, explore walking trails that lead to beautiful vistas and endangered species like the Sumatran tiger, and discover the adventure of conservation in act
Belmont Park is a historic oceanfront amusement park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.
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Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
3146 Mission BlvdBelmont Park is a historic oceanfront amusement park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.
Petco Park is a baseball park located in the downtown area of San Diego, California, United States, that is home to the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball.
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Petco Park
100 Park BlvdPetco Park is a baseball park located in the downtown area of San Diego, California, United States, that is home to the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball.
Sightseeing
A Voyage of Discovery
A visit to San Diego's "only" National Park offers tremendous views of the San Diego region and excellent opportunities to explore the natural, historical and cultural history of the area. The Visitors Center is a good place to start your exploration of the park.
The "Age of Exploration" exhibit, films, and ranger-guided programs present interesting insights into the history of Cabrillo. A short walk leads to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. This picturesque structure is restored to its 1880’s appearance and presents life as it was for the light keepers and their families. In the adjacent Assistant Keeper's Quarters, interactive exhibits tell the story of the Lighthouses
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Pusat Pelawat Monumen Kebangsaan Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrA Voyage of Discovery
A visit to San Diego's "only" National Park offers tremendous views of the San Diego region and excellent opportunities to explore the natural, historical and cultural history of the area. The Visitors Center is a good place to start your exploration of the park.
The "Age of Exploration" exhibit, films, and ranger-guided programs present interesting insights into the history of Cabrillo. A short walk leads to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. This picturesque structure is restored to its 1880’s appearance and presents life as it was for the light keepers and their families. In the adjacent Assistant Keeper's Quarters, interactive exhibits tell the story of the Lighthouses
Hotel del Coronado is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHotel del Coronado is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California, is a state protected historical park in San Diego.
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Old Town
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California, is a state protected historical park in San Diego.
Sunset Cliffs
Great San Diego beaches and views
Looking for a hike? Cowles Mountain is a prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, within the City of San Diego, San Diego County, California. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego.
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Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainLooking for a hike? Cowles Mountain is a prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, within the City of San Diego, San Diego County, California. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego.
H&M Landing is the West Coast's oldest, most experienced Sportfishing company, representing San Diego's finest passenger fleet.
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Whale Watching at H&M Landing
2803 Emerson StH&M Landing is the West Coast's oldest, most experienced Sportfishing company, representing San Diego's finest passenger fleet.
La Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLa Jolla Cove is a small, picturesque cove and beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
The beach is cozy and comfortable, with a playground and grassy picnic areas at the adjacent Kellogg Park. It is consistently ranked as one of the best family beaches in the United States.
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La Jolla Shores
The beach is cozy and comfortable, with a playground and grassy picnic areas at the adjacent Kellogg Park. It is consistently ranked as one of the best family beaches in the United States.
The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier, one of the most visited landmarks in San Diego County, was officially christened and introduced to eager San Diegans on July 2, 1966.
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Pantai Ocean
1850 Ocean Front StThe Ocean Beach Municipal Pier, one of the most visited landmarks in San Diego County, was officially christened and introduced to eager San Diegans on July 2, 1966.
Relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard is dotted with clothing boutiques, yoga studios & casual drinking spots.
Pacific Beach Drive
Pacific Beach DriveRelaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard is dotted with clothing boutiques, yoga studios & casual drinking spots.
Arts & Culture
Welcome to Balboa Park: the nation's largest "urban cultural" park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see, just minutes from downtown, and ranked as one of the Best Parks in the World. The Park is home to 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, lovely gardens and many other cultural and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions laid out among its 1,200 bea
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Taman Balboa
Welcome to Balboa Park: the nation's largest "urban cultural" park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see, just minutes from downtown, and ranked as one of the Best Parks in the World. The Park is home to 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, lovely gardens and many other cultural and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions laid out among its 1,200 bea
Drinks & Nightlife
San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter, a 16.5-block neighborhood, is the heartbeat of the city's nightlife and home to a number of festivals. Urban renewal over the last few decades resulted in an energetic vibe and reinforced the Gaslamp's place as a trendy hub in the middle of a seaside city.
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Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter, a 16.5-block neighborhood, is the heartbeat of the city's nightlife and home to a number of festivals. Urban renewal over the last few decades resulted in an energetic vibe and reinforced the Gaslamp's place as a trendy hub in the middle of a seaside city.
Bayside performance venue serving seafood-focused Californian cuisine before or during concerts.
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Humphreys Backstage Live
2241 Shelter Island DrBayside performance venue serving seafood-focused Californian cuisine before or during concerts.
Dueling piano players lead the crowd in classic-rock sing-alongs at this rollicking eatery & bar.
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The Shout! House
655 Fourth AveDueling piano players lead the crowd in classic-rock sing-alongs at this rollicking eatery & bar.
A rooftop bar is the centerpiece of this high-rise hotel, with modern rooms, pools, dining & a spa.
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Top of the Hyatt
1 Market PlA rooftop bar is the centerpiece of this high-rise hotel, with modern rooms, pools, dining & a spa.
Food Scene
Dining destination draws crowds with its seafood-driven menu, notable harbor views & marina vibe.
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Boathouse Restaurant
2040 Harbor Island DrDining destination draws crowds with its seafood-driven menu, notable harbor views & marina vibe.
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Striking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
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Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrStriking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
Island Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
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C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrIsland Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
Waterfront restaurant & lounge with modern decor & bay views specializes in Californian cuisine.
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Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrWaterfront restaurant & lounge with modern decor & bay views specializes in Californian cuisine.
Eatery in a landmark building features a functioning lighthouse, a seafood-driven menu & epic views.
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Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island DrEatery in a landmark building features a functioning lighthouse, a seafood-driven menu & epic views.
All-day sandwich shop with harbor views offering beer, wine & BBQ lunch on the patio on weekends.
Papanani's Deli
1450 Harbor Island DrAll-day sandwich shop with harbor views offering beer, wine & BBQ lunch on the patio on weekends.
Casual tavern with comfy booths features sandwiches, burgers & a varied beer selection.
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Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
4990 N Harbor DrCasual tavern with comfy booths features sandwiches, burgers & a varied beer selection.
Sprawling Polynesian eatery known for its mai tai cocktails, seafood dishes & enchanting bay views.
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Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrSprawling Polynesian eatery known for its mai tai cocktails, seafood dishes & enchanting bay views.
Fine seafood expertly prepared and a charismatic vibe that words are powerless to define. Cocktails poured with precision and musical artists fresh from the local and national scene.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetFine seafood expertly prepared and a charismatic vibe that words are powerless to define. Cocktails poured with precision and musical artists fresh from the local and national scene.
Hodad’s Ocean Beach, home of the Best Burgers in the World!
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Hodad's Downtown
945 BroadwayHodad’s Ocean Beach, home of the Best Burgers in the World!
Liberty Station is a mixed-use development in San Diego, California on the site of the former Naval Training Center San Diego. Home of many great restaurants.
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Stesen Liberty
2640 Historic Decatur RdLiberty Station is a mixed-use development in San Diego, California on the site of the former Naval Training Center San Diego. Home of many great restaurants.
Authentic street-style Mexican dishes, plus a salsa bar & old wrestling matches on TV.
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Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StAuthentic street-style Mexican dishes, plus a salsa bar & old wrestling matches on TV.
A family owned taquería inspired by the taco stands of Tijuana and our adventures along the Baja peninsula.
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The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StA family owned taquería inspired by the taco stands of Tijuana and our adventures along the Baja peninsula.
Top of the Market is perched upstairs above The Fish Market, presenting beautiful and expansive views of San Diego Bay from the Coronado Bridge to Point Loma and offering the freshest and finest in seafood cuisine.
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Top of the Market
750 N Harbor DrTop of the Market is perched upstairs above The Fish Market, presenting beautiful and expansive views of San Diego Bay from the Coronado Bridge to Point Loma and offering the freshest and finest in seafood cuisine.
Truluck's
8990 University Center LnTruluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House
Shopping
Outdoor flea market, open weekends, with vendors selling plants, furniture, jewelry, toys & more.
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Kobey's Swap Meet
3500 Sports Arena BlvdOutdoor flea market, open weekends, with vendors selling plants, furniture, jewelry, toys & more.
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California.
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Seaport Village station
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California.