Sightseeing
Fascinating historical information. Better understanding of military sacrifices.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrFascinating historical information. Better understanding of military sacrifices.
Home of the famous San Diego Comic Con and multiple other gatherings.
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San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor DrHome of the famous San Diego Comic Con and multiple other gatherings.
Original settlement - see the old buildings and eat some great Mexican food. Besides old buildings, also nice shops line the streets nearby, and a theatre.
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Old Town
Original settlement - see the old buildings and eat some great Mexican food. Besides old buildings, also nice shops line the streets nearby, and a theatre.
If you're Mormon this is a must-stop, if you're driving by a building on I-5 that looks like a Disney Castle it's the LDS Temple. Amazing architecture.
San Diego California Temple
7474 Charmant DrIf you're Mormon this is a must-stop, if you're driving by a building on I-5 that looks like a Disney Castle it's the LDS Temple. Amazing architecture.
If you're a gearhead or into cars make sure this is one of your stops.
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San Diego Automobilmuseum
2080 Pan American PlazaIf you're a gearhead or into cars make sure this is one of your stops.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping center - very colorful and fun. If you're going anywhere in the area this will provide the cheapest parking. Get your parking ticket validated in one of the businesses or machines
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Westfield Horton Plaza
324 Horton PlazaOutdoor shopping center - very colorful and fun. If you're going anywhere in the area this will provide the cheapest parking. Get your parking ticket validated in one of the businesses or machines
Everything Else
Catch a Padre baseball game or concert. just go south on 8th and you'll run right into it :-)
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PETCO Park
100 Park BlvdCatch a Padre baseball game or concert. just go south on 8th and you'll run right into it :-)
If you're travelling with your dog take him or her to Ocean Beach to cool off... both kid AND pet friendly, Ocean Beach is a fun place to go and turn your dog loose off the leash :-)
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Dog Beach
3902 29th StIf you're travelling with your dog take him or her to Ocean Beach to cool off... both kid AND pet friendly, Ocean Beach is a fun place to go and turn your dog loose off the leash :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like some irreverent fun stop by Dick's and don't be surprised if something gets thrown at you :-)
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Dick's Last Resort - San Diego
345 Fourth AvenueIf you like some irreverent fun stop by Dick's and don't be surprised if something gets thrown at you :-)
Entertainment & Activities
World's greatest zoo - it is a must if you're looking for kid-friendly activities.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld's greatest zoo - it is a must if you're looking for kid-friendly activities.
Marine shows, roller coasters, play areas and tower views. If you happen to get a day when protesters are picketing you're in luck - it will be less crowded :-)
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Marine shows, roller coasters, play areas and tower views. If you happen to get a day when protesters are picketing you're in luck - it will be less crowded :-)
Up in Carlsbad, amazing cities and play places made up of legos. Kid's rides, lots of fun.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrUp in Carlsbad, amazing cities and play places made up of legos. Kid's rides, lots of fun.
Besides the beach also roller coaster and fun games for kids. Best during daylight hours - this area can get a little bit sketchy at night.
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Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardBesides the beach also roller coaster and fun games for kids. Best during daylight hours - this area can get a little bit sketchy at night.
This is the best beach around - the sand is soft and it tends to be a little less populated than the mainland beaches. Also some great little shops and the historic Hotel Del Coronado.
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Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardThis is the best beach around - the sand is soft and it tends to be a little less populated than the mainland beaches. Also some great little shops and the historic Hotel Del Coronado.
If you're of the Mormon persuasion, or curious about Mormon history, stop by the Mormon Battalion in Old Town. There is a short tour and film.
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Mormon Battalion Historic Site
2510 Juan StIf you're of the Mormon persuasion, or curious about Mormon history, stop by the Mormon Battalion in Old Town. There is a short tour and film.
LOVE this place - a must stop before you go. Beautiful scenery and you can usually get some fun pictures of the sea lions in the tide pools.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdLOVE this place - a must stop before you go. Beautiful scenery and you can usually get some fun pictures of the sea lions in the tide pools.
Soledad Mountain
Amazing views - breathtaking.
In Balboa Park - be sure to stop by if you're in the park. very pretty.
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Botanical Building and Lily Pond
1550 El PradoIn Balboa Park - be sure to stop by if you're in the park. very pretty.
Arts & Culture
HIGHLY recommend, kid-friendly shows available. If you've ever watched Whose Line is it Anyway this is like that only the points DO matter! Very funny, VERY fun! Reasonably priced.
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National Comedy Theatre
3717 India StHIGHLY recommend, kid-friendly shows available. If you've ever watched Whose Line is it Anyway this is like that only the points DO matter! Very funny, VERY fun! Reasonably priced.
Located in Balboa Park (and visible from my living room window) take a walk through the history of flight.
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San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American PlazaLocated in Balboa Park (and visible from my living room window) take a walk through the history of flight.
San Diego Symphony
750 B StAcross the street, amazing concerts.
Chargers football, Monster Trucks, all kinds of events. Parking is very expensive and crowded - walk down to the trolley station and ride it instead of driving.
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SDCCU-Stadion
9449 Friars RdChargers football, Monster Trucks, all kinds of events. Parking is very expensive and crowded - walk down to the trolley station and ride it instead of driving.
Food Scene
3 blocks away, world famous Donut Bar listed in the Top 10 best donuts in USA Today. They open in the morning and sell donuts until they're out (usually a couple hours). The line goes down the block.
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Donut Bar
401 B St3 blocks away, world famous Donut Bar listed in the Top 10 best donuts in USA Today. They open in the morning and sell donuts until they're out (usually a couple hours). The line goes down the block.