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Ranked #1 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Absolutely superb“ 05/24/2013
- ”My husband loves visiting the Midway.“ 05/24/2013
Category: Ships; Museums; Military Museums; Specialty Museums
The USS Midway Museum is a real naval aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy for 47 years. Large and very impressive, it has real jets and real airplanes up on... more »
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Ranked #2 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Torrey Pines only grow here“ 05/23/2013
- ”Beautiful views“ 05/20/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Beaches; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; State Parks
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Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern...
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Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles of unspoiled beaches, chaparral, elegant Torrey Pine trees and a lagoon vital to many species of migrating birds.
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Ranked #3 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Beautiful space and grounds, great pro...“ 05/22/2013
- ”Located in Balboa Park where excellent...“ 05/18/2013
Category: Theaters
One of the nation's top regional theaters, the Old Globe continues to draw more than 300,000 people annually.
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Ranked #4 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”humbling experience“ 05/20/2013
- ”Beautiful Tribute to our VETS“ 05/20/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Ranked #5 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Scenic views“ 05/23/2013
- ”views surfers“ 05/21/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #6 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Wonderful“ 05/24/2013
- ”Go When You're Young“ 05/24/2013
Category: Zoos
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Considered one of America's best, this famous zoo is home to some of the rarest animals in the world including giant pandas...
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Considered one of America's best, this famous zoo is home to some of the rarest animals in the world including giant pandas and koalas. Visitors explore animal habitats organized into 10 bioclimatic zones, from arctic tundra to rainforest.
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Ranked #7 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”loved it.“ 05/24/2013
- ”Nice baseball park“ 05/23/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #8 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”beautiful views of San Diego“ 05/24/2013
- ”Unexpected treasure“ 05/22/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
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Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the...
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Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.
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Ranked #9 of 201 attractions in San Diego
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”Beautiful Walk“ 05/23/2013
- ”La Jolla Cove- a must see“ 05/23/2013
Category: Beaches
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San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically...
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San Diego's most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world famous dive site that is located in the La Jolla ecological preserve.
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Ranked #10 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Great plays & nice seating arrangement“ 05/12/2013
- ”Take a Hike“ 05/10/2013
Category: Theaters
Theater on the UC San Diego campus.
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Ranked #11 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Nice place to visit. Worth the trip.“ 05/23/2013
- ”Quaint“ 05/21/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Geologic Formations
A lookout point above San Diego Bay and home of the Cabrillo monument.
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Ranked #12 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Still cross over the cross“ 05/22/2013
- ”Very nice view, but getting there is d...“ 05/22/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #13 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Great park, great beach“ 05/21/2013
- ”Pretty views“ 05/21/2013
Category: Beaches; Neighborhoods
Mile-long beach features gentle waves during the summer months, making this spot a prime spot for novice scuba divers.
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Ranked #14 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”2013 - - 100 years old“ 05/21/2013
- ”go back in time here“ 05/20/2013
Category: Lighthouses
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Ranked #15 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”No trip to Balboa Park is complete wit...“ 05/22/2013
- ”Relaxing walk around the botanical gar...“ 05/21/2013
Category: Gardens
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Over 1,200 tropical and flowering varieties of plants are to be found beneath the domed, wooden-lath structure of the...
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Over 1,200 tropical and flowering varieties of plants are to be found beneath the domed, wooden-lath structure of the Botanical Building.
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Ranked #16 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Once in a lifetime experience“ 05/23/2013
- ”Cool spot to spend an hour or two, dif...“ 05/20/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #17 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Surf's up“ 05/22/2013
- ”Love this beach“ 05/22/2013
Category: Beaches
A famous beach for surfing.
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Ranked #18 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”big bridge..“ 05/24/2013
- ”beautiful bridge“ 05/23/2013
Category: Bridges
A beautiful bridge connecting San Diego to Coronado.
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Ranked #19 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”site seeing“ 05/20/2013
- ”An Interactive Historical Display“ 05/19/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #20 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Been there, Done that.“ 05/15/2013
- ”Good facilities“ 05/10/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei...
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You don't have to be enrolled to appreciate the vast green lawns of this major university, which is home to the Mingei International Museum of World Art.
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Ranked #21 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Great variety of maritime vessels“ 05/20/2013
- ”San Diego Maritime Museum“ 05/17/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; Ships
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is home to the world's oldest sailing vessel that still sails - "The Star of India". This beautiful square rigger can be visited on the waterfront... more »
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Ranked #22 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”nice pavillion“ 05/21/2013
- ”Not to be missed!“ 05/18/2013
Category: Performances
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The Spreckels Organ and San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams. This organ with 4,518 pipes, was a gift from the...
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The Spreckels Organ and San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams. This organ with 4,518 pipes, was a gift from the Spreckels brothers to the city of San Diego on January 1, 1914. Come visit for a free concert every Sunday at 2pm and afterwards you are invited inside the building to view the pipe chambers and historic photo gallery.
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Ranked #23 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”This course rivals the best...“ 05/20/2013
- ”Torrey Pines GC, I love the area.“ 05/08/2013
Category: Golf Courses
Torrey Pines offers two PGA courses.
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Ranked #24 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”An incredible architecture tour“ 05/05/2013
- ”Beautiful from outside“ 04/28/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #25 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Awesome!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Mission Beach MDW 2013“ 05/20/2013
Category: Beaches
Along with Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, Mission Beach forms the coastline of San Diego.
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Ranked #26 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Great Place For Family Visit“ 05/19/2013
- ”Nice for a short visit“ 05/18/2013
Category: Aquariums; Natural History Museums
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC...
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, Earth and ocean science.
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Ranked #27 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”Great train layouts!!“ 05/11/2013
- ”Old boy's toys................“ 05/09/2013
Category: Specialty Museums
One of the world's largest model railroad museums features a scale model railway that replicates San Diego's tracks.
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Ranked #28 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”well marked and cared for trails“ 05/10/2013
- ”Fun, Easy Hike“ 03/10/2013
Category: Parks
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Just a few minutes from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional park has hiking trails, campgrounds, fishing, picnic...
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Just a few minutes from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional park has hiking trails, campgrounds, fishing, picnic facilities, and lots of wide open spaces. Run, bike or walk and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful scenery.
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Ranked #29 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”the "mother" of the missions“ 03/25/2013
- ”Historical side trip!“ 03/16/2013
Category: Missions
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Located in the Mission Valley section of San Diego, this historic mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra, who started a...
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Located in the Mission Valley section of San Diego, this historic mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra, who started a string of 21 missions along the California coast.
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Ranked #30 of 201 attractions in San Diego
- ”don't go....with qualification“ 04/12/2013
- ”not so much fun“ 04/12/2013
Category: Comedy Clubs; Performances
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The National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's nationally acclaimed improv comedy show. Performances every Thursday at 7:30...
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The National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's nationally acclaimed improv comedy show. Performances every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
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