Attractions
Balboa Park
Balboa Park contains one of the biggest groups of museums in the
USA, many of them housed in magnificent Spanish-Mexican
buildings, in addition to more than 85 Performing Arts and
International Culture Organisations including theatres like the
internationally acclaimed Old Globe Theatre, and several art
galleries....
see full detailsSan Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is one of the city's biggest attractions and
has a worldwide reputation for its enlightened management program,
worldwide conservation efforts, natural animal environments and
most notably its success in breeding endangered species in
captivity for reintegration into their natural habitats...
see full detailsSeaWorld
On the shores of Mission Bay is one of San Diego's best-known
attractions whose mascot, the resident killer whale Shamu, has for
many become synonymous with the city. SeaWorld is a leader in
marine conservation and plays an important role in rescuing and
rehabilitating...
see full detailsDowntown
The active downtown area is compact and easy to walk around. It
encompasses the business district, the historic Gaslamp Quarter,
the post-modern Horton Plaza pastel-coloured shopping mall, and the
waterfront Embarcadero with boardwalk shops, museums and
restaurants. The Gaslamp Quarter was the first commercial...
see full detailsThe Beaches
Epitomising Southern California lifestyle, the beaches and
seaside suburbs are the heart and soul of the city, with
bikini-clad bodies, sun-tanned surfers, and a plethora of little
shops, coffee houses, cafes, and restaurants. The 70 miles (113km)
of sandy coastline attracts swimmers, sunbathers, surfers,
volleyball...
see full detailsCoronado Island
The isthmus of Coronado contains an upmarket resort community
with several beaches, including the award-winning Silver Strand
State Beach, hotels, outdoor dining, boutiques and the Museum of
History and Art dedicated to the history of Coronado. A naval
station occupies the western end of...
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