Beaches

Beaches | Coronado | Del Mar | La Jolla | Mission Bay Park | Mission Beach | Ocean Beach | Oceanside | Carlsbad | Pacific Beach | Sunset Cliffs |

Attractions

Balboa Park | Zoo | Wild Animal Park | Bernardo Winery | Seaworld | Legoland | USS Midway | Viejas Casino | Barona Casino |

Activities

Cinderella Carriage | Harbor Excursion | House of Blues | Morley Field | Padres | Chargers | Point Loma Sportfishing | Seaclypse Dive Adventures | Skate Parks | Surfing | Balboa Tennis Club | Writers Block |

Museums

Aerospace Museum | Computer Museum of America | Firehouse | Hall of Champions Sports Museum | Maritime Museum | Berkeley | Star of India | Marston House | Mingei International Museum | Model Railroad | Museum of Art | Museum of Man | Museum of Photographic Arts | Natural History Museum | Reuben Fleet Science Center | Serra Museum | Timken Museum of Art | Villa Montezuma | Whaley House Museum |

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10 Best Reasons To Visit San Diego

1. Southern California Sunshine Year Round. Every day is nearly perfect weather in San Diego. There is virtually no humidity allowing outdoor activities to be enjoyable year round. The temperature is warm but not overly hot, and your vacation will never be rained out.San Diego Sunset

2. San Diego has the Best Beaches in the United States. The diversity of the San Diego Beaches cater to any type of lifestyle. San Diego has some of the most scenic beaches in the world such as those in La Jolla. For some of the best surfing anywhere check out San Diego's Pacific Beach. Year round spring break can be seen at Mission Beach along the boardwalk where the young and hip atmosphere energizes the long stretch of sand. Want to be more laid back, check out the Coronado Island Beach or the hippie culture that engulfs Ocean Beach. Amazing family beach vacations await in Oceanside or Carlsbad.Del Mar Beach

3. San Diego is the most Dog Friendly city in America. Large dog beaches in Ocean Beach and Coronado Island allow our four legged friends to enjoy the Pacific Ocean without a leash. The numerous San Diego Dog Parks have plenty of amenities. Many of the happiest dogs in the world call San Diego home because of the dog loving atmosphere amongst residents and local businesses.

4. Theme Parks in San Diego are some of the best and most unique in the entire world. The original Sea World in Mission Bay Park is a must see where visitors can enjoy an aquatic experience unlike no other. The San Diego Zoo is widely considered the top zoo in all of the United States, not only is it too big to see in one day they also have the most panda bears outside of mainland China, including baby pandas! In addition, the Wild Animal Park allows a unique opportunity to see some of your favorite wildlife animals in their natural habitat. Legoland is a children's paradise and clearly one of the most unique theme parks. Disneyland and Six Flags, although not technically in San Diego, are only an hour and a half drive away from San Diego. Take some travel advice for your next San Diego vacation to learn more about San Diego's attractions tourist spots.San Diego Zoo Panda Bear

5. Sports teams in San Diego are exciting and easily accessible. The San Diego Chargers football team are a regular contender to win the Super Bowl each year. The San Diego Padres baseball team plays their home games in Petco Park in the heart of the exciting downtown atmosphere.

6. Mexican Food in San Diego is simply some of the best and is so plentiful you can find a great Mexican restaurant just about everywhere. There are many little taco/burrito shops like Santana's and Roberto's that make an ideal lunch. The carne asada and pollo asada burritos with some guacomole and a margarita are an integral part of the San Diego lifestyle. Another Mexican favorite, shredded pork stuffed into a fresh tortilla known as Carnitas, can be found at the famous Old Town Mexican Cafe which makes the best Carnitas north of the Mexican border.

7.SurfingExtreme, Fun, and Unforgettable Activities await you in Sunny San Diego. Go Kayaking into the La Jolla Caves along the Cliffs. Go Snorkeling in La Jolla. Surf Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, or the Reef at Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Scuba. Jet Ski. Sailing in Mission Bay. Hot air balloon ride over Del Mar. The Torrey Pines Ocean Bluffs are a hikers dream. Hang glide or paragliding off a cliff. Play Frisbee Disc Golf. And Much More.

9. San Diego shopping is quite a different experience. Mission Beach SunsetLarge open air malls allows the shopping experience to be much more laid back. The colorful and architecturally odd Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego, Mission Valley Mall, and Fashion Valley Mall have all the usual stores like Victoria's Secret, Gap, and department stores but the shopping experience is worth checking out. Ocean Beach has plenty of hippie shops, La Jolla has boutiques and art, Solana Beach's Cedro's Design District has over 85 unique shops where you can find one-of-a-kind treasures, Carlsbad's ocean view factory outlets, Encinitas upscale downtown, Seaport Village is a must-shop, or check out the bargains in Mexico.

10. Mexico is only a stones throw away from San Diego. Literally a 15 minute drive south on Interstate 5 will have you at the border. Tijuana, which a few years ago may not have been safe enough to recommend, has been recently revitalized and cleaned up considerably to make day trips enjoyable and worthwhile. Beyond Tijuana, a short drive will take you to the small fishing village of Puerto Nuevo, known for its spectacular lobsters, margaritas and authentic Mexican cuisine.

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