San Diego Attractions
Flying into San Diego - Airport code SAN
Balboa Park - Balboa Park is the nation's largest urban cultural park and home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo. The Park has an every changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes, all in a beautiful and timeless setting.
619-239-0512 www.balboapark.org
Wavehouse - Founded by visionary Tom Lochtefeld who had the dream of taking the sport of surfing beyond the beach, the Wavehouse is the place for non-stop wave action, live music and DJs, food and drinks and the sights and sensations of the California lifestyle. www.wavehouse.com
Belmont Park - Belmont Park is located on the surf and sand in Mission Beach and offers free parking and free park admission. A beachfront amusement center with rides and attractions such as The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, this is one of San Diego's most famous and popular beachside attractions. www.belmontpark.com
619-239-0512 www.balboapark.org
Wavehouse - Founded by visionary Tom Lochtefeld who had the dream of taking the sport of surfing beyond the beach, the Wavehouse is the place for non-stop wave action, live music and DJs, food and drinks and the sights and sensations of the California lifestyle. www.wavehouse.com
Belmont Park - Belmont Park is located on the surf and sand in Mission Beach and offers free parking and free park admission. A beachfront amusement center with rides and attractions such as The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, this is one of San Diego's most famous and popular beachside attractions. www.belmontpark.com
San Diego Zoo - The world famous San Diego Zoo is home to the $1.3 million Gorilla tropics and the famous Panda Bear exhibit from China with Hua Mei, the first surviving giant panda born in North America.
619-231-1515 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - The 1,800-acre park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary operated by the not-for-prfot Zoological Society of San Diego. It is home to more than 3,500 animals representing 429 species.
760-747-8702 http://www.sdzsafaripark.org/
Coronado Island - Across the bridge from downtown San Diego is Coronado, a relaxed Southern California beach town, boasting one of the world's best beaches, endless sunshine, and a bayside overlooking San Diego's skyline. Mile-long Main Street is a pedestrian's paradise, and its tree-lined neighborhoods are an explorer's delight. Named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations and given the Great American MainStreet Award, Coronado's setting invites distinctive boutiques, parades and picnics in the park.
www.coronado.ca.us or www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
760-747-8702 http://www.sdzsafaripark.org/
Coronado Island - Across the bridge from downtown San Diego is Coronado, a relaxed Southern California beach town, boasting one of the world's best beaches, endless sunshine, and a bayside overlooking San Diego's skyline. Mile-long Main Street is a pedestrian's paradise, and its tree-lined neighborhoods are an explorer's delight. Named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations and given the Great American MainStreet Award, Coronado's setting invites distinctive boutiques, parades and picnics in the park.
www.coronado.ca.us or www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
Gaslamp Quarter - Located in the southern part of 5th Avenue downtown, the historic Gaslamp Quarter features San Diego's premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife.
http://www.gaslamp.org/
http://www.gaslamp.org/
Harbor Excusions - Get ready to enjoy the sights and sounds of the magnificent San Diego Bay as you choose from one of the Harbor Excursion's harbor, dining, or dancing cruises or even a San Diego whale watching adventure.
888-467-6256 www.sdhe.com
Sea World - The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay is the closest full-service hotel to SeaWorld. This 150-acre marine park features more than 20 major exhibits, attractions, shows, entertainment and unique experience for any group to enjoy.
800-254-4868 www.seaworldparks.com
888-467-6256 www.sdhe.com
Sea World - The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay is the closest full-service hotel to SeaWorld. This 150-acre marine park features more than 20 major exhibits, attractions, shows, entertainment and unique experience for any group to enjoy.
800-254-4868 www.seaworldparks.com
Old Town - Old Town San Diego is nestled in heart of San Diego, with more than 150 shops, award-winning restaurants, museums, and historical sties. Old Town, the Birthplace of California, is just a short walk from the San Diego Trolley Transit Center and a short drive from most San Diego destinations.
619-291-4903 http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/
Seaport Village - A 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago. Includes 54 one-of-a-kind shops, 13 casual dining eateries, 4 fine dining waterfront restaurants.
www.seaportvillage.com
The Big Bay - Walking tour (self-guided) 34 miles of scenic waterfront dotted with restaurants, shops, hotels, attractions, parks and marinas that reside in seven distinct areas.
www.thebigbay.com
619-291-4903 http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/
Seaport Village - A 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago. Includes 54 one-of-a-kind shops, 13 casual dining eateries, 4 fine dining waterfront restaurants.
www.seaportvillage.com
The Big Bay - Walking tour (self-guided) 34 miles of scenic waterfront dotted with restaurants, shops, hotels, attractions, parks and marinas that reside in seven distinct areas.
www.thebigbay.com
