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...
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...
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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 years become synonymous with the city. SeaWorld is a leader in
marine conservation and plays an important role in rescuing...
see full detailsDowntown San Diego
The active downtown area of San Diego 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...
see full detailsSan Diego 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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