U.S.A.
San Diego
Attractions and Recommendations
Region San Diego Country USA Destination:
Description | Climate | Attractions | Recommendations
Balboa Park - Do you fancy photography, folk art or fossils? Are you crazy about cars, trains and planes? Or mad about Old Masters and maybe mummies? Batty for baseball? Or do you just get a kick out of critters like koalas and kangaroos? You can explore all these wonders and more in beautiful Balboa Park, the largest cultural complex west of the Mississippi.
SeaWorld San Diego - Exciting adventures, amazing animals and wondrous shows. Come learn what your pets already know at Pets Rule. Sea lions, otters, and even a walrus give home improvement a whole new meaning at Fools With Tools. Polar bears, beluga whales and seals entertain you from their chilly dwellings at Base Station Wild Arctic. Kids of all ages can focus on fun at Shamu's Happy Harbor. Choose from one of the categories above to see the sensational things you can do here at SeaWorld San Diego.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants and a museum.
Gaslamp Quarter - Sidewalk cafes and open air restaurants, jazz clubs,
late night dancing, resident artists and micro breweries
all contribute to the festive spirit of the area.
Maritime Museum of San Diego - The Maritime Museum of San Diego's mission is to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world. It encompasses one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world.
Cabrillo National Monument - Cabrillo National Monument, established in 1913, commemorates Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's voyage of discovery. A heroic statue of Cabrillo looks out over the bay that he first sailed into on September 28, 1542.
Ocean Beach - The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier is located at the south end of the beach and is available to the public for walking and fishing. There is a restaurant and bait shop on the pier. Fishing from the pier does not require a fishing license, but catch regulations are enforced.
Belmont Park - San Diego's premiere beachfront amusement center welcomes you. Offering everything from rides and games to shops and oceanfront restaurants.Something for the entire family!
SeaWorld San Diego - Exciting adventures, amazing animals and wondrous shows. Come learn what your pets already know at Pets Rule. Sea lions, otters, and even a walrus give home improvement a whole new meaning at Fools With Tools. Polar bears, beluga whales and seals entertain you from their chilly dwellings at Base Station Wild Arctic. Kids of all ages can focus on fun at Shamu's Happy Harbor. Choose from one of the categories above to see the sensational things you can do here at SeaWorld San Diego.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants and a museum.
Gaslamp Quarter - Sidewalk cafes and open air restaurants, jazz clubs,
late night dancing, resident artists and micro breweries
all contribute to the festive spirit of the area.
Maritime Museum of San Diego - The Maritime Museum of San Diego's mission is to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world. It encompasses one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world.
Cabrillo National Monument - Cabrillo National Monument, established in 1913, commemorates Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's voyage of discovery. A heroic statue of Cabrillo looks out over the bay that he first sailed into on September 28, 1542.
Ocean Beach - The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier is located at the south end of the beach and is available to the public for walking and fishing. There is a restaurant and bait shop on the pier. Fishing from the pier does not require a fishing license, but catch regulations are enforced.
Belmont Park - San Diego's premiere beachfront amusement center welcomes you. Offering everything from rides and games to shops and oceanfront restaurants.Something for the entire family!
Recommendations
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter - The historic Gaslamp Quarter, just steps from the waterfront, the Convention Center, and San Diego's longest running construction project (the new Padres stadium), feels a world away from the good clean fun of Sea World, the zoo, the wild animal park, the beaches.
By Amanda Anderson
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego - Located on San Diego Bay, in a resort-like setting with the convenience of a downtown location, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the west coast's tallest waterfront building.
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites San Diego - 3 Stars - Complimented by arching palms and gentle ponds are Humphrey's 182 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites.
Pacific Terrace Hotel San Diego - 3 Stars - The Pacific Terrace Hotel is a moderate deluxe-style beachfront property. The hotel features a Caribbean - style decor and ambience.
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Old Town - 3 1/2 Star - The Holiday Inn was the recipient of the 1998 Award of Excellence for Service and Accommodation". So if you want to be treated in style this is your place.
Woodfin Suites Hotel San Diego - 3 Star - The Woodfin Suite Hotel-San Diego combines the comforts of home with the elegance of a fine hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Old Town - Located in the heart of Historical Old Town, doorway to over 150 colorful international shops, restaurants, historical land marks, musuems, and galleries.
Gaslamp Plaza Suites - The Gaslamp Plaza Suites offers beautiful victorian style decorated rooms.
Dana Inn and Marina - 2 Diamonds - The Dana Inn & Marina is a waterfront hotel with private marina and unlimited recreational opportunities on San Diego's scenic Mission Bay.
The Westgate Hotel - 4 Star - The timeless and classically elegant Westgate Hotel is located in the heart of the vibrant downtown shopping, entertainment, and historic Gaslamp Quarter district.
By Amanda Anderson
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego - Located on San Diego Bay, in a resort-like setting with the convenience of a downtown location, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the west coast's tallest waterfront building.
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites San Diego - 3 Stars - Complimented by arching palms and gentle ponds are Humphrey's 182 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites.
Pacific Terrace Hotel San Diego - 3 Stars - The Pacific Terrace Hotel is a moderate deluxe-style beachfront property. The hotel features a Caribbean - style decor and ambience.
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Old Town - 3 1/2 Star - The Holiday Inn was the recipient of the 1998 Award of Excellence for Service and Accommodation". So if you want to be treated in style this is your place.
Woodfin Suites Hotel San Diego - 3 Star - The Woodfin Suite Hotel-San Diego combines the comforts of home with the elegance of a fine hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Old Town - Located in the heart of Historical Old Town, doorway to over 150 colorful international shops, restaurants, historical land marks, musuems, and galleries.
Gaslamp Plaza Suites - The Gaslamp Plaza Suites offers beautiful victorian style decorated rooms.
Dana Inn and Marina - 2 Diamonds - The Dana Inn & Marina is a waterfront hotel with private marina and unlimited recreational opportunities on San Diego's scenic Mission Bay.
The Westgate Hotel - 4 Star - The timeless and classically elegant Westgate Hotel is located in the heart of the vibrant downtown shopping, entertainment, and historic Gaslamp Quarter district.
Recomended San Diego Tours
Whale Watching Expedition Cruise - Duration: 3 1/2 Hours
Grand Tour - Duration: 9 Hours
Ensenada Day Tour - Duration: 9 1/2 Hours
Two Hour Harbour Cruise - Duration: 2 Hours
Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego - Duration: 1 Day Pass
Ghosts and Gravestones - Duration: 2 Hours
Tijuana Tour - Duration: 8 1/2 Hours
San Diego City Tour and Harbour Cruise - Duration: 5 Hours
Wild Animal Park - Duration: 7 Hours
Lego Land California - 1 Day Pass