Attractions

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Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the U.S.  First established by San Diego in 1868, it is the most visited single destination in the city.  Its 1,200 acres include 17 museums,  gardens and attractions, the San Diego Zoo, and miles of hiking trails.  

First new museum to open in San Diego's historic Balboa Park in over two decades. Visitors can experience exhibitions, programs and events featuring comics and popular art drawn from across the Comic-Con universe. The museum is closed on Wednesdays.

The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. 

Each LEGOLAND is bursting with interactive family rides, live shows, building workshops, and amazing attractions, including awe-inspiring Miniland areas.  The Park is filled with more than 60 kid-powered, kid-tastic rides, shows and attractions all built for fun! 

Modeled after Shakespeare’s Old Globe in London, the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park was built in 1935 for the presentation of  of Shakespeare’s plays as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. 

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park commemorates the early days of the town of San Diego and includes many historic buildings from the period 1820 to 1870. 

Things to do in San Diego include Petco Park which features the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of the city.  Architecturally magnificent, Petco Park showecases the Pacific Ocean, beautiful blue skies, and diversity of the region.   

The Museum is open seven days a week Monday through Sunday and we are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  The Museum's normal hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Museum is located in historic Balboa Park.

Discover Rare and Endangered Species From Around The World at The Zoo. 15% Off For Seniors. 660 Species. 3,700 Animals.  100 Acres. 700,000 Plants. 15% Off For Students. Types: 1-Day Pass, 1-Day Pass Plus, 2-Visit Pass, Go San Diego Card.  

 1,800 acre world famous zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area near Escondido.  Open every day of the year, including all holidays.  Distance between the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park is 35 miles. Please allow 45 minutes to 1 hour travel time. 

SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park  inside Mission Bay Park. It is open year-round and is one of the premier San Diego attractions. 

 Family-friendly, Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, waterslides, parades and shows.  See the imagination of Sesame Street come to life. Meet all your favorite furry friends and whirl and twirl on family-friendly rides. 

The world's oldest active sailing ship can be boarded - along with other ships - at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.  Adults – $18.00; Senior (62+), Active Military(w/ID), Students (13-17 yrs) – $13.00; Children (3-12 yrs) – $8.00; Children (2 and under) – Free. 

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a coastal state park featuring  one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast, covering 2,000 acres. It is bordered immediately to the south by Torrey Pines Golf Course and to the north by the city of Del Mar.  

Experience over 60 exhibits throughout the historic aircraft carrier as well  over 30 restored aircraft and take part in Family-oriented activities for all ages!  Admission: $18 adults, $15 (ages 62+, students and military), $10 (ages 6-17). Private vehicle parking on Navy Pier is $10 for four hours.