San Diego Attractions
Things to do in San Diego
San Diego Attractions. Looking for something fun to do with your family? Want something kid friendly? Need to find a good park to play with your dog? Then look no further because HelloSanDiego.com has you covered. We've sought out the best attractions in San Diego and have detailed information about parks, museums, festivals, zoos and more.
Located in the San Pasqual Valley area of Escondido, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary, home to more than 3,500 animals where visitors can experience the thrill of adventure through a variety of safari-style tours.
Enjoy the thrill of speed and the fresh ocean breeze aboard San Diego Speed Boat Adventures.
Located just outside of Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is one of the nation's largest urban cultural parks offering a very diverse range of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and educational programs.
For more than 60 years, visitors to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch have enjoyed the annual full bloom of colorfully radiant flowering hills.
Founded in 1947, the La Jolla Playhouse offers year-round performing arts entertainment and community-based educational programs.
Whether its fine art, surfing culture, photography or local natural history the top museums in San Diego offer something for everyone.
Improv has never been this funny, at the National Comedy Theatre in San Diego laughs abound with audience based interactive games every Friday and Saturday night.
Pepper Park in National City offers a pier, excellent ocean front views and good times for friends and families.
Open since 1988, the San Diego Automotive Museum serves as a tribute to the history of automobiles and how they have shaped the culture in these United States.
Beat the heat this summer and head out to Knott’s Soak City San Diego, where an abundance of waterslides, raft rides and a children’s activity area await thrill seekers and splash enthusiasts.
The 2010-2011 season is underway at Cygnet Theatre Company, offering a variety of classics, comedies, musicals, drama and more.
Families heading to LA and scratching for things to do might consider this option: LEGOLAND California! It’s not only kids that get hooked on these thumbsized plastic building bricks. In mid-January, a 42-year-old, PhD professor of physiology and cell biology at Ohio State University finished a four-year, to-scale replica of the Buckeyes' famed Ohio Stadium ... entirely out of LEGOs. The professor admitted he had been playing with LEGOs since he was four years old.
The San Diego Firehouse Museum features antique fire equipment, trucks, gear and other memorabilia dating back more than 100 years.
Kid Ventures indoor play village is a great place where kids can use their imaginations and creativity to enjoy themed games and adventures.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is home to an expansive collection of historic ships where visitors can come and experience the majestic size and beauty of these incredible vessels.
Embark on a journey through aviation and space exploration history at the San Diego Air & Space Museum where you’ll find an expansive collection of artifacts, aircrafts and other memorabilia.
Operating with a mission to promote ocean conservation and education, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is an interactive museum where visitors can explore the wonders of marine life.
The Barona Cultural Center and Museum is San Diego’s only museum dedicated to Native American culture.
What are the top things to do with kids in San Diego? A popular family friendly vacation spot, San Diego is home to many amazing attractions, including beaches, museums, zoos, aquariums and amusement parks.
Offering miniature golf, go kart racing, batting cages, bumper cars, kids' rides and an arcade room to explore, Boomers! San Diego is great fun for all ages.
Located on the sand shores of Mission Beach, Belmont Park has been a popular San Diego attraction since the 1920s.
Located in downtown San Diego, Seaport Village is an all-inclusive shopping, dining and entertainment center with a priceless view of the San Diego Bay.
Located in historic Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Whaley family.
Located just a twenty-five mile drive north of downtown San Diego, The Bernardo Winery is as producing winery where visitors can take a tour of the wine making process, sample the best seasonal selections and enjoy the rustic mountain setting.
Nestled at the mouth of the Sweetwater Channel, Pier 32 Marina offers visitors classy waterfront facilities with first class amenities.
Beautiful weather and sunny skies abound in the San Diego area and many pet owners love to explore and enjoy the day, heading off to one of several dog parks in San Diego with their pooch in heel.
For more than 30 years, Hornblower Cruises and Events has offered an expansive array of entertainment, fine dining and celebration cruises in the San Diego Bay.
Escape the busy city life and visit the San Diego Botanic Garden, offering 37 acres of garden trails, Mediterranean landscapes, succulent gardens, a bamboo grove, herb gardens and a variety of microclimates.
Founded by the San Diego Chinese Historical Society in 1996, the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum operates as a nonprofit organization with a mission to collect, preserve and share the Chinese history, culture and art with the community.
Enjoy the beautiful breeze and spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean while listening to amazing musical performances at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.