San Diego County

Listed here are just the major sights to experience in the region. For more details, see specific city articles.

Balboa Park

A massive and utterly gorgeous urban park with gardens, Neo-classical Spanish architecture, and intriguing museums, along with the famous and expansive San Diego Zoo.

Sea World San Diego

– Massive aquatic park with shows, displays and enclosures featuring sea animals. See the Mission Beach article.

La Jolla

– A lovely coastal community of San Diego with scenic coves, beaches and ocean cliffs to explore, as well as museums, an aquarium, and the University of California, San Diego campus.

Cabrillo National Monument

– Commemorating the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's expedition for Spain of California in 1542, this park at the tip of Point Loma offers a gorgeous view of the surrounding area. A former lighthouse is open for tours.

Old Town

– The birthplace of San Diego, this historic district includes preserved buildings and icons of the Spanish heritage of San Diego and the Old West.

Downtown

– The urban center of the city, with plenty of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, along with several museums, including the San Diego Maritime Museum and the USS Midway Museum.

Hotel Del Coronado

– Located in Coronado, this gorgeous hotel was constructed in the late 1800's and is located at the beach.

Wild Animal Park

– The sister park to the San Diego Zoo. The park covers 1800 acres and is located about 30 miles north of San Diego near Escondido, in the San Pasqual Valley in Northeastern San Diego.

Legoland California

in Carlsbad. Sister park to the Danish park themed to the phenomenally popular toy line. Strikingly accurate Lego sculptures, thrill rides, and more.