San Diego Attractions: The Landmarks Worth Your Time
Every page here covers one place properly: what it is, what it costs at the gate, how long it takes and how to reach it. Some of these sell tickets in advance and some sell only at the door, and each page says which.
Attractions
Belmont Park
The beachfront amusement park at Mission Beach: rides, coaster, boardwalk and how to plan it.
Attractions
Birch Aquarium
La Jolla's hilltop aquarium above the Pacific, with hours, transport and seasonality covered.
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Cabrillo Monument
Point Loma's lighthouse, tide pools and whale overlooks, with fees, hours and planning advice.
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Hotel Del Coronado
How to visit the Del: grounds access, getting there from downtown, costs, and the best months.
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La Jolla Sea Caves
Kayak, snorkel or view the seven sea caves below the La Jolla cliffs.
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Potato Chip Rock
The Mount Woodson hike to San Diego's thinnest photo op, plus how to plan around it.
Attractions
Torrey Pines
Rare pines, sandstone cliffs and a beach descent in the middle of the coast.
Attractions
USS Midway Museum
Tickets, hours, and what to see aboard San Diego's aircraft carrier museum.
Experiences
Coronado Beach
The widest, calmest, most glittering stretch of sand in San Diego, a bridge away from downtown.
Attractions
Safari Park Guide
Tickets, parking and planning for the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido.
Attractions
SeaWorld San Diego
Tickets, rides, shows, and planning for SeaWorld San Diego on Mission Bay.
Attractions
Maritime Museum
Walk-aboard historic ships on the San Diego waterfront, with ticket prices and planning advice.
Attractions
Botanic Garden
Planning a visit to the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas: transit, timing, and what to combine it with.
Attractions
Convention Center
Events, transit, parking and the best things to do next door at the San Diego Convention Center.
Experiences
LEGOLAND California
Tickets, hours, ages, and planning for LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad.
Attractions
Petco Park
Tours, trolley tips, parking and the best of the blocks around San Diego's ballpark.
Attractions
Sunset Cliffs
Ocean bluffs, tide pools and San Diego's most dependable sunset, free and open daily.






















