San Diego Attractions

With its sunshine and near-perfect climate, San Diego is famous for its attractions, beaches and boundless recreational activities. Given the abundant San Diego attractions, its no wonder the city is naturally a family vacation destination.

On any day in San Diego you may find yourself exploring the hidden treasures of the ocean's depths or the far reaches of outer space. Old Town, Gaslamp quarter or Balboa park is the quintenssential San Diego hot spots. From shopping to museums, this area of San Diego is well-known for being a trendy locale. If you have kids, the new San Diego Children's Museum is a must-see destination. Pacific or Imperial beaches offer a great opportunity to get some exercise or just enjoy some time in the sun.

You will never run out of things to do in San Diego. Below is a list of attractions and activities to help you plan your next visit to beautiful San Diego.

Downtown San Diego Attractions
Gaslamp Quarter Embarcadero The New Children's Museum Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - Downtown Little Italy Firehouse Museum PETCO Park Coronado Ferry USS Midway Museum Gaslamp Quarter San Diego Chinese Historical Museum More details of each attraction >>
Old Town San Diego
Qualcomm Stadium Old Town San Diego The Whaley House Museum
Balboa Park San Diego Attractions
San Diego Zoo San Diego Air and Space Museum San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Natural History Museum San Diego Museum of Art San Diego Museum of Man San Diego Art Institute Museum of San Diego History Museum of Photographic Arts Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum Mingei International Museum The Old Globe Theatre Balboa Park San Diego Reuben H. Fleet Science Center More details of each attraction >>
Mission Bay / Mission Beach
Seaworld San Diego Mission Bay Park Belmont Park
La Jolla
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - LaJolla Torrey Pines State Reserve Prospective Avenue
Coronado
Hotel del Coronado Orange Avenue The Ferry Landing Museum of History & Art Cabrillo Monument & Old Point Loma Lightshouse
San Diego North Coast
Flower Fields of Carlsbad LEGOLAND LEGOLAND Water Park SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park Del Mar Fairgrounds Quail Botanical Gardens Museum of Making Music Palomar Observatory
South Bay
Knotts Soak City Imperial Beach U.S. Olympic Training Center

Visiting Tijuana Mexico from San Diego

To get to the Mexican border, take Interstate 5 South. This will take you to the border of Mexico. Take the last US Exit. It's recommended that you leave your car on the American side of the border. Park your car in any of the parking lots at the last US Exit. Another way to get to the border is to take the San Diego Trolley.

Things you should know when visiting Mexico from San Diego

You will need a passport to return to the US

If you decide to take your car across the border, you should know that your American Insurance will not cover you in Mexico. Purchasing the required Mexican Insurance is highly recommended.

Plan extra time getting back into the US, because there is usually a long line.

Seaworld	Balboa Park
San-Diego Embarcadero	Downtown Attractions
Special Deals	San Diego Area Tours
San Diego Area Transit	Birch Aquarium