Things to do in San Diego

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Things to do in San Diego

Seafood RestaurantPhoto of The Fish Market — Seafood Restaurant

The Fish Market

Grilled fish and seafood plates served in a bayfront spot featuring outdoor seating and a retail market.

San Diego, CA|4
Hamburger RestaurantPhoto of Hodad's Ocean Beach — Hamburger Restaurant

Hodad's Ocean Beach

Kitschy local favorite for giant burgers with an array of toppings, plus shakes, onion rings & more.

San Diego, CA|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Marketplace at The Grove — Shopping Mall

Marketplace at The Grove

San Diego, CA|4
MarketPhoto of Point Loma Seafoods — Market

Point Loma Seafoods

Once a simple seafood purveyor, this casual spot now serves favorites like fried fish & crabcakes.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mission Beach Park — Park

Mission Beach Park

Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mount Soledad Memorial Park — Park

Mount Soledad Memorial Park

Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mission Trails Regional Park — Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

San Diego, CA|5
AquariumPhoto of Birch Aquarium — Aquarium

Birch Aquarium

Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.

San Diego, CA|4
Mexican RestaurantPhoto of Casa de Reyes — Mexican Restaurant

Casa de Reyes

Overlooking a historic park, this Mexican cantina offers outdoor dining in a lovely garden.

San Diego, CA|4
ParkPhoto of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park — Park

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.

San Diego, CA|5
GardenPhoto of Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum — Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

San Diego, CA|5
Amusement CenterPhoto of The Escape Game San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter) — Amusement Center

The Escape Game San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)

San Diego, CA|5
Mexican RestaurantPhoto of Casa Guadalajara — Mexican Restaurant

Casa Guadalajara

Mexican eats with live mariachi music, indoors or on the vibrantly colorful outdoor patio.

San Diego, CA|4
MarketPhoto of Liberty Public Market — Market

Liberty Public Market

Bustling market in an old Navy building with hip eateries, bars & specialty food & craft vendors.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Waterfront Park — Park

Waterfront Park

Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.

San Diego, CA|5
BeachPhoto of Children's Pool La Jolla — Beach

Children's Pool La Jolla

Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.

San Diego, CA|5
Mexican RestaurantPhoto of Old Town Mexican Cafe — Mexican Restaurant

Old Town Mexican Cafe

A cheery spot serving many standard Mexican dishes & authentic hand-pressed tortillas.

San Diego, CA|4
ParkPhoto of La Jolla Shores Park — Park

La Jolla Shores Park

2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mission Beach Boardwalk — Park

Mission Beach Boardwalk

Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.

San Diego, CA|5
MuseumPhoto of San Diego Air & Space Museum — Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum

Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.

San Diego, CA|5