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POINT OF INTEREST | 72 Things To DoUSS Midway MuseumFormerly the US Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century (1945 to 1991), the USS Midway is now a floating museum docked off the coast of California. Aboard the hulking vessel, visitors can now explore more than 60 exhibits as well as peek inside the museum’s impressive aircraft collection.

THING TO DOLEGOLAND® California Admission TicketsFrom 1 day to 2 days

THING TO DOSan Diego Harbor Cruise2 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise2 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise2 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Whale Watching Tour From 2 hours to 3 hours

POINT OF INTEREST | 70 Things To DoCoronadoAcross the bay from downtown San Diego, the small resort town of Coronado is an idyllic escape from the city with a wide, sandy coastline and a tree-lined main drag that’s home to shops and restaurants. Visitors go to hang out on the beach, tour historical sites, and watch the sunset.

THING TO DOSan Diego Seal Tour1 hour

THING TO DOSan Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour2 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day TicketFrom 1 hour to 4 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Bay Highlights: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour1 hour

THING TO DOHaunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry1 hour

POINT OF INTEREST | 3 Things To DoSan Diego Zoo Safari ParkEscondido, CAThe San Diego Zoo Safari Park, part of the larger San Diego Zoo, is an 1,800-acre (728-hectare) open-range park housing some 3,500 animals from about 430 species. The park’s open layout allows herds of giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and other animals indigenous to Africa to roam the recreated valley floor.

THING TO DODolphin and Whale Watching Sunset CruiseFrom 2 hours to 3 hours

THING TO DOSkip the Line: USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket in San DiegoFrom 2 hours to 5 hours

THING TO DOSmall-Group Sunset Sailing Experience on San Diego Bay2 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Whale Watching Cruise4 hours

THING TO DOIntro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San DiegoFrom 4 hours to 5 hours

POINT OF INTEREST | 68 Things To DoBalboa ParkHome to world-class museums, manicured gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park tops the list of San Diego city sights. Its 1,200 lush acres (486 hectares) comprise the largest urban park in the United States. Apart from its many attractions, Balboa Park also features lengthy walking and hiking trails, distinctive landscaping, Golden Age Spanish buildings, and one of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organs.

THING TO DOSan Diego Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours3 hours

THING TO DOTaste of Little Italy in San Diego 3 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride30 minutes

THING TO DOSan Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour7 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Scenic Tour4 hours

POINT OF INTEREST | 22 Things To DoSan Diego ZooThe world-famous San Diego Zoo is known for its wide variety of animals, housing more than 3,700 animals representing over 800 species. The zoo occupies a beautifully landscaped 100 acres (40.5 hectares), typically in lush enclosures that replicate their natural habitat. San Diego Zoo is considered to be one of the best and well-known zoos in the world, and is a must-see attraction in sunny Southern California.

THING TO DOSmall-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion3 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour1 hour

THING TO DO2-Hour Private Sailing Experience in San Diego Bay2 hours

THING TO DOGlow Nightime Pedal Boat Rental in San Diego Bay1 hour

THING TO DO2.5 Hours of Fun: Catamaran Sunset Sail2 hours

POINT OF INTEREST | 36 Things To DoLittle Italy San DiegoOnce home to generations of Italian families who who made their living in San Diego’s flourishing fishing industry, Little Italy is now a lively neighborhood packed with restaurants, patio cafés, craft brewpubs, urban wineries, and little plazas with fountains and views of the bay. The trendy, walkable neighborhood—in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter—also has upscale boutiques, art galleries, chic shops, boutique hotels, and live music venues, so there is far more to experience here than just the delicious food.

THING TO DOSan Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day TicketFrom 2 hours to 8 hours

THING TO DOTequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour2 hours

THING TO DOSan Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay1 hour

THING TO DOCrossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego6 hours

THING TO DOLuxury Sailing Tour of San Diego's Bay and Coastal Waterways2 hours

POINT OF INTEREST | 40 Things To DoMaritime Museum of San DiegoFrom steamships to submarines, the Maritime Museum of San Diego welcomes you aboard an array of historic ships, letting you delve into the rich maritime history of San Diego. Each vessel offers its own exhibits and experiences. The museum’s fleet ranges from the world’s oldest active sailing ship—Star of India—to modern submarines.

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