Attractions in San Diego, California

Amusements

Belmont Park
3146 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
Located 1 Mile West of SeaWorld in Mission Beach
San Diego’s beachfront amusement park and entertainment center features traditional and contemporary amusement park rides, including the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster,... more info map
Children's Museum-Museo de los Ninos 619-233-8792
200 West Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Fun adventures using interactive exhibits for multinational children of all ages are featured at this children's museum. Sit in Cora's Rain House and hear the patter of... more info map
Dave & Buster's 619-280-7115
2931 Camino del Rio, San Diego, CA 92108
An interactive entertainment facility that features the "Million Dollar Midway" with over 200 games, as well as billiards, shuffleboard, meeting spaces, and full service... more info
San Diego Getaway
The perfect season for a family vacation or a romantic getaway in San Diego is now. Year round the city is host to exciting seasonal festivals, art weeks, shows and... more info
San Diego Laser Tag 619-445-1788
1830 Alpine Boulevard, San Diego, CA 91901
Located East of Downtown San Diego
Outdoor laser tag games in the park or mobile. They do birthdays, church groups, team building, corporate events, fairs, sober grad nights and school events. Fully... more info map
Sky High Sports 509-321-5867
8190 Miralani Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
Sky High Sports is a unique trampoline fun center. This facility has been designed and created for one purpose: to have fun. Whether you flip forward or flip backward,... more info map

Casinos

Barona Resort & Casino 619-443-2300
1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92040
Located in Lakeside
Certified by Strictly Slots magazine as having "the loosest slots in San Diego," this casino offers 2,000 Las Vegas slots and 29 gaming tables, combined with luxurious... more info
Viejas Casino 619-445-5400
5000 Willows Road #213, San Diego, CA 91901
Located in Alpine
A Vegas-style casino that is complete with high-stakes bingo, poker, satellite wagering, Indian blackjack, slot machines, and live shows. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Marston House 619-298-3142
3525 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92138
Located in Balboa Park
An outstanding Arts and Crafts mansion built for the founder and first president of the San Diego Historical Society. Listed on the National Register of Historic... more info map
Mission San Diego de Alcala 619-281-8449 (Museum & Gift Shop)
10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108
A National Historic Landmark and California Historic Landmark, California's first mission was founded in 1769 by Blessed Junipero Serra. An active Catholic Parish in... more info map
Mission San Luis Rey 760-757-3651
4050 Mission Avenue, San Diego, CA 92057
Named after Saint Louis IX, this historic place was established by the Spanish Franciscans and it offers 200 years of California history on 56 beautifully landscaped... more info map
Villa Montezuma 619-239-2211
1925 K Street, San Diego, CA 92102
This fantastic "Victorian Painted Lady" was built for internationally known author and musician Jesse Shepard. The onion dome and the beautiful stained glass windows... more info map
Whaley House Museum, The 619-297-7511
2476 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110
Located in Historic Old Town San Diego
A classic example of mid-19th-century Greek Revival architecture, the Whaley House is shown how it would have looked from 1868 to 1871, when the Whaley House was the... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Computer Museum of America 619-235-8222
640 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Downtown San Diego
This museum is dedicating to preserving and displaying the history of the computer industry. The museum also offers outreach programs in technology training. more info map
Firehouse Museum, The 619-232-FIRE
1572 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Displayed in San Diego's oldest firehouse, this museum features antique firefighting equipment, fire engines, pictures, helmets, and memorabilia. more info map
Mingei International Museum 619-239-0003
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
Mingei is a unique word that is being used increasingly throughout the world and means "arts of the people." This museum offers changing exhibitions of art, including... more info map
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 858-454-3541
1100 & 1001 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
In Downtown San Diego's Historic Jacobs Building
"Known for collecting works by promising emerging artists and under-recognized, mid-career artists, as well as by major figures in international contemporary art," the... more info map
Museum of Photographic Arts 619-238-7559
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
This is one of the few museums in the United States dedicated solely to the photographic arts. Located in the Casa de Balboa building, this museum features photography... more info map
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum 619-478-9937
31123 1/2 Highway 94, San Diego, CA 91906
Located at Campo Train Center
Just a pleasant 45 mile trip east of downtown San Diego to Campo, this museum offers vintage train trips every weekend and excursions to Mexico. The museum features... more info map
San Diego Aerospace Museum 619-234-8291
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
From the Wright Flyer to the Space Age, aviation history is brought to life in this educational and cultural museum that contains over 65 aircraft on exhibit. more info map
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum 619-338-9888
404 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
A non-profit organization found in the original Chinatown area, the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum contains more than 47 exhibits relating to the rich tradition of... more info map
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum 619-234-4542
2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
Interactive exhibits and memorabilia celebrate San Diego sports history at this museum that also features traveling exhibits, a 168-seat theater, and a resource center. more info map
San Diego Historical Society 619-232-6203
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
This wonderful museum offers both permanent and changing exhibits from the Society's collection, as well as traveling shows from national and international sources. ... more info map
San Diego Maritime Museum 619-234-9153
1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Located at the Waterfront
Highlights of this museum include numerous exhibits and of course, those fantastic old ships. The first of the historic ships is the tall ship Star of India, which was... more info map
San Diego Model Railroad Museum 619-696-0199
1649 El Prado, Suite 4, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
See the world's largest operating model railroad museum while at this museum that has highlights including a model railroad exhibit, four scale model railroad layouts of... more info map
San Diego Museum of Art 619-232-7931
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
"The region's oldest, largest and most visited art museum," the San Diego Museum of Art's permanent collection includes Spanish and Italian old masters, South Asian... more info map
San Diego Museum of Man 619-239-2001
1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
San Diego's only anthropological museum, this museum is nestled in Balboa Park's historic California Tower and it features both permanent and changing exhibits that... more info map
San Diego Natural History Museum 619-232-3821
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
A "flagship" museum which focuses on the natural wonders of Baja and Southern California through research, education, and exhibits. more info map
Serra Museum 619-297-3258
2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego, CA 92110
Located in Presidio Park
This museum interprets San Diego history during Native American, Spanish, and Mexican periods through 1848. Artifacts such as clothing, furniture, tools, and housewares... more info map
Timken Museum of Art 619-239-5548
1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
Six centuries of art is represented at this museum, with works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Veronese on display. Artworks in the museum's collection range from... more info map
USS Midway Museum 619-544-9600
910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
More than 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft can be enjoyed along with a self-guided audio tour at the USS Midway Museum. Three types of flight... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

San Diego Zoo 619-231-1515
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Located Downtown Adjacent to Balboa Park
The 100-acre San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies and a botanical collection of over... more info map
SeaWorld San Diego 619-226-3901
500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
This 150-acre marine life and entertainment park is home to the famous Shamu, the killer whale. This facility offers a variety of shows and more than 20 live exhibits... more info map

Science & Technology

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, The 619-238-1233
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
This facility features an IMAX Dome Theater offering films and planetarium shows, an astronomy center, a challenger center, over 100 interactive science exhibits, a... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Adventure R.I.B. Rides 619-808-2822
Climb aboard an authentic Navy SEAL Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.) for whale and dolphin watching, ocean excursions, snorkeling, scuba diving, a wildlife eco adventure... more info map
Another Side of San Diego Tours 619-239-2111
300 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Their famous Gaslamp Segway® Tours, Coronado Segway® Tours, and La Jolla Segway® Tours are all a hit. They offer an extraordinary variety of other adventures and... more info map
Bite San Diego 619-634-8476
1205 J Street, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92101
Bite San Diego is a premiere food tour company with adventures in locations including Coronado, Hillcrest, Old Town and Julian. Tour guides take you inside restaurants... more info map
Cinderella Carriage 619-239-8080
801 West Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
These elegant horse-drawn carriages whisk you through the waterfront, downtown area, and Gaslamp Quarter for romantic rides, tours, weddings, shuttles, and more. more info map
F.L.I.T.E. Tours 619-282-8687
4588 Wilson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
Standing for Field Lectures & Instructional Travel Enterprises, this company specializes in nature-based tourism with focuses on the birds and natural history of San... more info map
Gaslamp Quarter 619-233-4692
410 Island Avenue in Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101
William Heath Davis Historic House Museum
The William Heath Davis Historic House Museum, the historical focal point of the Gaslamp Quarter, is the perfect location for visitors to receive self-guided maps and... more info map
Ghostly Tours In History
4041 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110
A 3 hour Limo Tour going inside the ghostly places you want to see. Three reportedly haunted houses, Victorian opulence that harbors sinister secrets. The dusty streets... more info map
Hornblower Cruises & Events 619-686-8700
1800 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
They have exceeded guest expectations for over 30-years, by maintaining impeccable comfort and safety standards with one of the largest fleets of private dining yachts.... more info map
Mormon Battalion Historic Site 619-298-3317
2510 Juan Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Relive the 2,000 mile saga of the Mormon Battalion March in 1846 and 1847 with this free tour and films. more info map
Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego 619-298-8687
4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110
This narrated two-hour sightseeing tour features the highlights of San Diego and Coronado with on and off boarding privileges. more info map
Out of the Ordinary Group Adventures 858-487-3418
11693 Caminito Corriente, San Diego, CA 92128
Unique adventure activities for groups, including sailing charters, off-road tours, kayaking, parasailing, mountain biking, team building activities, and custom tours,... more info map
San Diego Bike and Kayak 858-454-1010
2222 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037
Bike and Kayak Tours, Inc. offers bike tours, kayak tours and snorkeling adventures in and around San Diego County. more info map
San Diego Harbor Excursion 619-234-4111
1050 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
This tour company offers a wide variety of tours, including whale watching, dinner cruises, yacht charters, brunch cruises, and even wedding services. more info map
San Diego Jet Ski Tours 619-889-4294
2240 Shelter Island Drive #102, San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego Jet Ski Tours invites you to spend the day with them and witness some of the most amazing sites off the coast of San Diego as they lead you through a guided... more info map
San Diego Speed Boat Adventures 619-294-5852
1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92101
One of San Diego's most exciting harbor tours. A guided and narrated harbor tour with a twist...you are able to drive your own boat while following a guide for the... more info map
SEAL Tours - Sea and Land Adventures 619-298-8687
2115 Kurtz Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Located at Seaport Village
This unique two hour narrated tour travels around San Diego by land and sea aboard a Hydra-Terra amphibious vehicle. Wearing lightweight jackets is recommended. more info map
So Diego Tours 619-233-8687
525 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Choose So Diego Tours for a great experience with San Diego travel memories you will cherish. more info map
Wheel Fun Rentals 619-239-3347
1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Holiday Inn by the Bay
Spend a day exploring San Diego with Wheel Fun Rentals. They offer an exciting variety of unique cycles, built for fun. Group and team building activities are offered... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Bernardo Winery 858-487-1866
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA 92128
Established in 1889, this winery is Southern California's oldest operating winery and it offers wine tastings daily, as well as picnic areas and gift shops. more info map

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