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31 Fun Things to Do in San Diego

San Diego, located along Southern California's scenic coastline, offers diverse neighborhoods perfect for any traveler, whether on a family vacation, girls' getaway, or solo trip. Visit Balboa Park for its world-class museums.

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Ticket prices vary by performance
see-a-concert-at-the-rady-shell-at-jacobs-park

See a concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

#31 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

222 Marina Park Way
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by winery
take-a-san-diego-wine-tasting-tour

Take a San Diego wine tasting tour

#30 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Vist Sunset Cliffs at dusk for stunning views

#29 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

Sunset Cliffs
1 to 2 hours
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Parking fees vary
collect-shells-at-silver-strand-state-beach

Collect shells at Silver Strand State Beach

#28 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

5000 CA-75
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Honor veterans at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

#27 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive S.
Less than 1 hour
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$20 per vehicle; $10 for bicyclists and pedestrians
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Take in the best views of San Diego from Cabrillo National Monument

#26 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
1 to 2 hours
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Ticket prices vary seasonally
check-out-the-new-arctic-rescue-ride-at-seaworld-san-diego

Check out the new Arctic Rescue ride at SeaWorld San Diego

#25 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

500 Sea World Drive
Half Day to Full Day
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paraglide-or-hang-glide-at-torrey-pines-gliderport

Paraglide or hang glide at Torrey Pines Gliderport

#24 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive
1 to 2 hours
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Ride prices vary
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Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park

#23 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

3146 Mission Blvd.
Half Day to Full Day
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$24 for adults; $12 for kids 3-12; free for children 2 and younger
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Tour historic vessels at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

#22 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

1492 N. Harbor Drive
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Watch the seals play at Children's Pool in La Jolla

#21 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

834 Coast Blvd. S.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Sample a variety of food at Liberty Public Market

#20 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

2820 Historic Decatur Rd.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Have a cocktail at one of the bars overlooking La Jolla Shores

#19 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

8300 Camino Del Oro
2 hours to Half Day
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Free entry; parking $8/hour
watch-ships-come-and-go-at-seaport-village

Watch ships come and go at Seaport Village

#18 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

849 W. Harbor Drive
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Find the best nightlife in the Gaslamp Quarter

#17 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Market
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
eat-delicious-food-in-little-italy

Eat delicious food in Little Italy

#16 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

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1 to 2 hours
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Free
try-surfing-at-pacific-beach

Try surfing at Pacific Beach

#15 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

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1 to 2 hours
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Ticket prices vary
meet-bert-ernie-and-the-gang-at-sesame-place-san-diego

Meet Bert, Ernie and the gang at Sesame Place San Diego

#14 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

2052 Entertainment Circle
2 hours to Half Day
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$34.95 for adults; $29.95 for children 3-12
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See blue penguins at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps

#13 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

2300 Expedition Way
1 to 2 hours
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$76 for adults; $66 for kids 3-11
visit-the-world-famous-san-diego-zoo

Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo

#12 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

2929 Zoo Drive
Half Day to Full Day
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Parking rates vary seasonally
go-for-a-hike-at-torrey-pines-state-natural-reserve

Go for a hike at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

#11 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

12600 North Torrey Pines Rd.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Eat Mexican food in Old Town San Diego

#10 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

4002 Wallace St.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Stroll the boardwalk at Mission Beach

#9 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

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1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Soak in the scenery at La Jolla Cove

#8 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

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1 to 2 hours
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Ticket prices vary
take-the-kids-to-legoland-california

Take the kids to Legoland California

#7 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

One Legoland Drive
2 hours to Half Day
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Ticket prices vary
catch-a-baseball-game-at-petco-park

Catch a baseball game at Petco Park

#6 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

100 Park Blvd.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
relax-on-famous-coronado-beach

Relax on famous Coronado Beach

#5 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

920 Ocean Blvd.
2 hours to Half Day
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cruise-on-san-diego-bay

Cruise on San Diego Bay

#4 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

Embarcadero
2 hours to Half Day
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$76 for adults; $66 for kids 3-11
go-on-safari-at-the-san-diego-zoo-safari-park

Go on safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

#3 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
2 hours to Half Day
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$39 for adults; $26 for kids 4-12 and retired military
discover-fascinating-history-at-the-uss-midway-museum

Discover fascinating history at the USS Midway Museum

#2 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

910 North Harbor Drive
2 hours to Half Day
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Attraction prices vary
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Spend a day (or more) at Balboa Park

#1 in Best Things To Do in San Diego

1549 El Prado
Half Day to Full Day
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