- Our list of the best things to do in San Diego, California, features the top 306 nearby activities — including 135 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Diego, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of San Diego, CA , followed by 277 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, Coronado, Chula Vista, Poway, Santee, El Cajon, Encinitas, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Imperial Beach, Ramona, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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Explore San Diego Bay and beyond with a USCG-licensed captain and a Catalina 34’ sailing yacht
11.4 Miles
The La Jolla Children's Pool is a popular spot for wading, swimming and spending time with the sea lions and harbor seals that have adopted the Pool as their own. Parking is free, but paid lots are also available. Lifeguards are on duty.
11.4 Miles
79%
73 votes
8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
11.4 Miles
Situated on 10.1 acres, Heritage Park features a recreation center along with a duck pond and facilities for basketball and soccer. The park also offers grass fields, a skate park, a children's playground and picnic areas.
11.4 Miles
Visitors can hike through the San Miguel Mountain Trailhead to receive panoramic views of the San Diego desert landscape. The trail is 4.7 miles round trip and is suited for beginner to advanced hikers.
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Chula Vista's Mount San Miguel Park features baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, an off leash dog park, ample green space, and playgrounds with an array of climbing structures and play equipment. The park also features picnic areas.
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10463 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91978
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Showcasing the history of Japanese Americans in the region, Japanese American Historical Society provides historical information with regular exhibits to the public. The society hosts community events such as swing nights, lectures, and craft classes.
11.5 Miles
Featuring five acres of open fields, Big Rock Park offers visitors designated sports areas for basketball, tennis, and volleyball. The picnic area has tables and grills available on a first come, first serve basis.
11.6 Miles
64%
400 votes
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Birch Aquarium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.
11.7 Miles
91%
214 votes
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools
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Dedicated to marine education, conservation and appreciation, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of the largest and most important aquariums in the United States. It is particularly noted for its coral exhibits.