About San Diego
San Diego...Surf, City, and Everything in Between
San Diego is the second largest city in California. While in San Diego you can visit the many beaches that expand 70 miles of majestic coastline, go hiking in San Diego county mountains, or explore downtown San Diego and the iconic Gaslamp Quarters. The famous Gaslamp Quarter has more than 150 restaurants, coffeehouses, and nightclubs. You’ll be within walking distance of many fun things to do in San Diego, including over 100 unique shops and galleries. Once the sun goes down, the Gaslamp Quarter turns into a sophisticated urban playground that features fine dining, craft cocktails, theatre, music, and more.
While in San Diego there are so many places to visit like the USS Midway, America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century and is now a maritime museum that features 60 exhibits with a collection of 29 restored aircraft. Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre urban cultural park that is home to 15 major museums, gardens, theatres, and of course the famous San Diego Zoo. San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals and guest can explore the 100 acre part by guided bus tour, express bus, or by foot. Make a trip to Old Town San Diego the “birthplace” of California and the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. It is comprised of 12 acres of historical sites, diverse shops, restaurants, and museums. It is known for its colorful Mexican cuisine. Take your family on a San Diego adventure they will never forget with a visit to SeaWorld San Diego. Share in the wonders and excitement of SeaWorld’s incredible aquatic performances, dolphin shows, go nose-to-bottlenose with your favorite sea life and learn about the ocean and its inhabitants.
With surf, city, and everything in between, San Diego has cemented itself as one of the best cities to visit in the United States. Check out an award San Diego recently won below:
#14 U.S. City
— Travel + Leisure, 2022