- San Diego Zoo
I am not a big zoo person but the zoo in San Diego is one of the largest in the USA. It is definitely my favorite zoo. They even have a section with over a dozen koalas (you know most zoos only have one koala).
2. Mission Beach/ Pacific Beach
This is my favorite place to hang out in San Diego. They have a boardwalk which is fun for biking, skating, walking or running. They have a small theme park on the boardwalk as well. You can hang out at the beach, play volleyball, surf, or go kayaking on the bay. There are many restaurants to grab a bite to eat.
3. Sunset Cliffs
Beautiful site to watch the sunset or even to participate in yoga classes in the morning. Plenty of people have picnics here.
4. La Jolla
La Jolla Cove is an underwater marine park. La Jolla Shores Park is where you can visit to see a large amount of seals sunbathing at any given time.
5. Gaslamp District
Great area downtown for night life. They have tons of bars and restaurants. They often have festivals there too and hidden piano bars.
6. Seaport Village
Check out the famous kissing statue (the unconditional surrender) and the USS Midway Museum. You can even rent an individual speed vote to tour the area.
7. Balboa Park
Beautiful park with lots of gardens, Spanish architecture, and bike/walking paths.
8. Coronado Island
Gorgeous views of the city and has its own beach which is less crowded than MB/PB. Famous for its Coronado Bridge which is a lot of fun driving on when you have a convertible!
9. Torrey Pines
State Natural Reserve for hiking, bird watching, looking at wild life, and exotic plants. They have their own beach too.
10. Old Town
This is the first European settlement in California. Now it’s more of a tourist sport for adobe homes and Mexican restaurants.
