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1. Old Town
5.9
4.6
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206 Reviews
based on 1.9k reviews
No.7 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
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Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, Old Town San Diego is a beautiful and fun historic town that was the birthplace of California, an early Spanish colony, and the first European settlement. There are more than 150 shops, award-winning restaurants, 17 museums and historical sites. In addition, there are free live performances, professional theaters, artisans, galleries and shops within walking distance.
San Diego
5.9km from downtown
Free entry
2. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4.6
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27 Reviews
based on 5.7k reviews
No.16 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
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Unique historical origins have created a unique customs. Touring San Diego, the Old Town Historical Park is worth visiting. Walk the park, in the old streets and alleys with strong ancient charm, the deepest FIESTA DE REYES is the most popular. Fiesta de Reyes, is a group of Mexican-style courtyards integrating catering shops and leisure and entertainment. Environment - "Dream Searching Travel" This "Remember" cool atmosphere is natural, stage - young and old dancers are full of fun, surrounded by tourists from Wuzhou to eat and eat, enjoy themselves... Experience the colorful exotic style, it feels really good.
San Diego
5.8km from downtown
Free entry
3. Maritime Museum of San Diego
4.3
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39 Reviews
No.20 of Best Things to Do in San Diego
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The Maritime Museum of San Diego is also quite interesting, and there are many tourists visiting here. Maritime affairs are all related to the development and utilization of the oceans. The environment and space of the entire museum are quite large, and it is very suitable for visiting.
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1.7km from downtown
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4. Cabrillo National Monument
3.7
4.6
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80 Reviews
based on 4.9k reviews
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西溪老翁
The national monument of Caporio was named after the Portuguese navigator who climbed the west bank of North America here. The park is located on the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, and is managed by the United States National Park Service (National Park Service). The terrain is relatively high, overlooking the entire San Diego and Coronado Island of the United States Navy and Air Force Base. In addition to the monument of Caporio, there are also more than 100-year-old Loma Temple Lighthouse (Old Point Loma Highthouse), and the site of the US Coastal Gun position during World War II. Or visit the wild places of marine life and seaside plants, and you can also watch the gray whales return to the channel in September. Telephone : (1-619)557-5450 Transportation: You can take the 84 bus to Cabrillo National Monument Station and get off at the ticket: no tickets are required
San Diego
9.2km from downtown
5. Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
3.6
4.8
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10 Reviews
based on 384 reviews
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Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego. There are Japanese parks in many cities in the United States. These Japanese parks are somewhat similar. They are also messengers to spread Japanese culture, increase Americans' understanding of Japan, and enhance the friendship between the two countries. Japanese parks are not big, but they all have distinct Japanese characteristics and are very exquisite. The Japanese Friendship Park in San Diego is in Balboa Park in San Diego. San Diego and Yokohama, Japan are sister cities, so this park has become a symbol of friendship between the two cities. This is somewhat different from Seattle, which has the oldest Japanese park in the United States. (The Japanese Garden in Seattle was built by local Japanese people who actively raised funds.) In 1999, the famous Japanese architect Takeo Uesugi completed the design of the Friendship Park, but all his architectural concepts were not implemented until 2015. Uesugi's design concept completely follows the principle of returning to nature: curved bridges and flowing water, stone lanterns, Japanese maples, pine trees, azalea flowers, teahouses, etc. Walking into the park, you will immediately sigh at the ingenuity of the Japanese and their love for nature.
San Diego
1.8km from downtown
6. Torrey Pines Gliderport
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39 Reviews
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"At night, I heard the sound of swans flying over the bridge in the distance. The river water in my body echoed them." - Haizi After the San Diego wildfire, the air gradually improved, and the sky finally turned completely blue. I went out for a walk and enjoyed the sea breeze, which made me feel relaxed.
La Jolla
21.3km from downtown
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7. Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
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3 Reviews
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Cool bridge to walk around and check out. Free parking on rsidential areas
San Diego
2.7km from downtown
8. The Headquarters at Seaport
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9 Reviews
based on 73 reviews
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We returne to Seaport village to see the headquarters. This is an interesting area to see the various stores, cafes, etc. The headquarters used to be a former Police Station.
San Diego
1.3km from downtown
9. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
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1 Review
based on 393 reviews
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This place is still good, friends who like it can go and see
San Diego
9.1km from downtown
10. Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
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4 Reviews
based on 52 reviews
137***66
Where can you find variety of roses blooming year round? This Balboa Park garden is easily accessible from the main part of Balboa Park by a bridge near the Natural History Museum that goes over Park Ave. For a sight and smell break, take a short stroll in this well-maintained rose garden.
San Diego
2.1km from downtown
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