What are some Best Things to Do near San Diego?

Some Best Things to Do near San Diego include:LEGOLAND California, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Christ Cathedral, Rte 66, Disney California Adventure Park

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near San Diego?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near San Diego include:LEGOLAND California:4.7, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway:4.6, Christ Cathedral:4.2, Rte 66:4.7, Disney California Adventure Park:4.7

Where are Best Things to Do near San Diego located?

The Best Things to Do near San Diego are mainly located in:LEGOLAND California:Carlsbad, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway:Palm Springs, Christ Cathedral:Garden Grove, Rte 66:Anaheim, Disney California Adventure Park:Anaheim

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LEGOLAND California
4.7/5
󰺂7.6
84.58
Carlsbad
47.9 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󱓊Seven Slides & Build-A-Raft River
Interact & perform with LEGO characters
󱨠Saved by 236 users󱨠214 positive reviews
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
4.6/5
󰺂6.0
54.15
Palm Springs
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󱨜Overlook desert & second-highest peak
Rotating cable car for 80
󱨠63% positive reviews
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Christ Cathedral
4.2/5
󰺂4.7
Garden Grove
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󱨜Chime tower plays hourly hymns
󰀆Iconic SoCal glass landmark
󱨠30% positive reviews
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Rte 66
4.7/5
󰺂6.5
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󰋄Mountain & plain breathtaking view
󱓊Spans 2,500 miles across USA
󱨠Saved by 130 users󱨠39% positive reviews
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Disney California Adventure Park
4.7/5
󰺂8.6
229.27
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󰋄Thrilling coaster across the park
Sky-high California view experience
󱨠Saved by 808 users󱨠336 positive reviews
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Disneyland Park California
4.7/5
󰺂10
229.03
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
Fantasy parade & Disney character interaction
Space Mountain
󱨠Saved by 2317 users󱨠1083 positive reviews
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Downtown Disney District
4.5/5
󰺂4.5
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
Free Disney fairytale atmosphere
󰀆Disney fireworks show at night
󱨠78% positive reviews
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Disneyland Resort California
4.4/5
󰺂10
229.27
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󱨜Take a souvenir photo of the dreamy Sleeping Beauty Castle
A global exclusive that brings a magical legend to life
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The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
4.8/5
󰺂5.3
24.8
Yorba Linda
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󰋄Oval Office replica experience
󰀆Original 1921 Adams Declaration
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Knott's Berry Farm
4.6/5
󰺂4.8
109.99
Buena Park
More than 100 km from San Diego
Highlights:
󱨜Xcelerator: Thrilling 90° vertical launch
󱓊Experience the Gold Rush era
󱨠52% positive reviews