- 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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Climb aboard a standup paddleboard and learn to operate it before gliding in the waters of Mission Bay’s saltwater lagoon
11.7 Miles
A professional not for profit theater, the La Jolla Playhouse hosts a wide variety of productions, many of which have moved on to become Broadway standards. The playhouse also offers a variety of educational programs.
11.8 Miles
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Equestrian Cir, Santee, CA 92071
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Providing access to trails, East Fortuna Equestrian Staging Area offers numerous amenities for horseback riders. Besides ample parking, visitors have access to both picnic facilities and horse corrals. Bicycling and hiking is also permitted here.
11.8 Miles
Located in a wellness center, Norma's Art Gallery hosts monthly exhibits featuring the work of local artists. The gallery also hosts BYOB paint classes where visitors can receive personalized art guidance from artists featured in the gallery.
12.1 Miles
Located on approximately 19 acres, Hillside Park is a mostly undeveloped park area with abundant eucalyptus trees. The park offers walking trails, picnic spots, a grass playing area and restroom facilities.
12.1 Miles
Deputy Lonnie G Brewer Park is a 5 acre park with an extensive lawn area, picnic tables and barbecues. The grassy areas make a suitable athletic field for soccer, baseball, flag football and other activities.
12.1 Miles
Offering equestrian services, Bright Valley Farms provides visitors with riding lessons in both the traditional English and Western styles of horseback riding. The farm offers birthday party packages that include a group horseback ride.
12.2 Miles
The Santee Boulders are a popular location among local rock climbers who enjoy boulder climbing. The boulders are known for their thin mantels and faces and are commonly climbed during the mild winter months.
12.2 Miles
West Hills Park is an 8.5-acre park that includes a lighted sports field, 2 covered picnic areas, a sand volleyball court, and 2 separate playgrounds. The park also has views of the surrounding hills and mountains.
12.4 Miles
Operated by SeaWorld, Aquatica San Diego is a water park featuring a lazy river, a wave pool and a variety of water slides. The park provides dining and shopping options, private cabanas, a water playground, flamingos and turtles.
12.5 Miles
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57 votes
2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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A large outdoor concert and entertainment venue, many top artists have performed at Sleep Train Amphitheater in Chula Vista. Once known as Coors Amphitheater, the facility is named for the Sleep Train Mattress Company.