Top 50 Best Things to Do in San Diego
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in San Diego

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  • USS Midway Museumtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂8.7
    1028950
    San Diego.Downtown San Diego1.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUSS Midway Museum Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting 2025 | Nov 28, 2025-Dec 30, 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    In-depth tours with guides in 6 languages
    󱨜Explore inside USS Midway Museum
    󱨠Saved by 209 users󱨠884 positive reviews
  • Port of San Diegotop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.7
    San Diego.Balboa Park2.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Water fun & Cool Retreats
    Highlights:
    󱨜Navy base & seal habitat cruise
    󰀆360° view of harbor city
  • SeaWorld San Diegotop_3
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.3
    2218839
    San Diego.Misson Bay / Loma Heights8.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular | Sep 6, 2025-Nov 2, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Dolphin & sea lion show
    󱨜Interact with manta rays inside
    󱨠Saved by 249 users󱨠329 positive reviews
  • San Diego Zoo
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.4
    1647042
    San Diego.Balboa Park2.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKids Free in October at the San Diego Zoo | Oct 1, 2025-Oct 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Elephant shows & bird flights
    See China's star pandas up-close
    󱨠Saved by 164 users󱨠111 positive reviews
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    5
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.1
    1904877
    San Diego45.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄Multiple animal shows ongoing
    󰀆Interactive bird feeding in Nairobi
    󱨠Saved by 100 users󱨠59% positive reviews
  • Balboa Park
    6
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.7
    San Diego.Balboa Park2.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cross-century treasures at SDMA
    󱓊Spanish Revival architecture from 1915
    󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠31% positive reviews
  • Old Town
    7
    4.6/5
    󰺂6.2
    San Diego.San Diego Old Town5.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Perfect for a relaxing walk
    󱓊Free live shows & theater interaction
  • Unconditional Surrender
    8
    4.8/5
    󰺂5.9
    San Diego.Marina District1.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThis route covers all the best of Santiago
    Highlights:
    Victory Kiss sculpture & USS Midway
    󰀆Iconic WWII victory photo sculpture
    󱨠77% positive reviews
  • La Jolla Cove
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.7
    La Jolla18.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Kayak & surf in clear bay
    󱓊Watch wild seals play & rest
    󱨠151 positive reviews
  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
    10
    4.4/5
    󰺂5.3
    San Diego9.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Boardwalk sunset & coastline views
    󱨜Panoramic sea & city views

What Best Things to Do are there in San Diego?
These are all Best Things to Do in San Diego:USS Midway Museum, Port of San Diego, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in San Diego?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in San Diego include:USS Midway Museum:4.8, Port of San Diego:4.7, SeaWorld San Diego:4.6, San Diego Zoo:4.7, San Diego Zoo Safari Park:4.7
At what locations in San Diego can Best Things to Do in San Diego be found?
The Best Things to Do in San Diego are mainly located in:USS Midway Museum:San Diego, Port of San Diego:San Diego, SeaWorld San Diego:San Diego, San Diego Zoo:San Diego, San Diego Zoo Safari Park:San Diego
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