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USS Midway Museum
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USS Midway Museum
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Ranked #1 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 1,489 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Ships; Museums; Military Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Torrey Pines State Reserve
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
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Ranked #3 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 317 reviews
Owner description: Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Beaches; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; State Parks
Distance  15.0 miles from city center
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Ranked #12 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 183 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Ships
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Mission Beach
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Mission Beach
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Ranked #16 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 247 reviews
Along with Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, Mission Beach forms the coastline of San Diego.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  8.0 miles from city center
Mission Bay Park
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Mission Bay Park
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Ranked #17 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
A 4,600-acre aquatic park dedicated to leisure and active sports.
Attraction type  Parks; Beaches
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
Cabrillo Tide Pools
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Cabrillo Tide Pools
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Ranked #22 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
A short, one mile hike that offers one the opportunity to observe sea life along the shore.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Geologic Formations; Bodies of Water
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
Seaport Village
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Seaport Village
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Ranked #26 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4 of 5 stars 392 reviews

Seaport Village is a 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago. It includes 54 one- of-a-kind shops, 13... more »

Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Malls
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Dog Beach
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Dog Beach
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Ranked #27 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  10.0 miles from city center
South Carlsbad State Beach
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South Carlsbad State Beach
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Ranked #28 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
RV campgrounds and uncrowded beaches are what you will find along this popular recreation area in San Diego.
Attraction type  Beaches; State Parks
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Pacific Beach
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Pacific Beach
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Ranked #29 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  6.8 miles from city center
Black's Beach
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Black's Beach
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Ranked #38 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4 of 5 stars 41 reviews

San Diego locals love Black's Beach because it's a beautiful hike, very few people (even in the high season) and it is world renowned for surfing. Black's Beach is also a clothing... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  13.2 miles from city center
Embarcadero
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Embarcadero
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Ranked #47 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This walkway along San Diego's waterfront gives visitors great views of downtown and a chance to choose from many restaurants... more » Owner description: This walkway along San Diego's waterfront gives visitors great views of downtown and a chance to choose from many restaurants along the way. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
Torrey Pines City Park Beach
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Torrey Pines City Park Beach
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Ranked #48 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Harbor and Shelter Islands
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Ranked #51 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Two scenic islands in San Diego bay that offer a variety of restaurants, hotels and water sports such as scuba and fishing... more » Owner description: Two scenic islands in San Diego bay that offer a variety of restaurants, hotels and water sports such as scuba and fishing excursions. « less
Attraction type  Islands; Resort Communities
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Star of India
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Star of India
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Ranked #52 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This famous sailing ship docks at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Ocean Beach
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Ocean Beach
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Ranked #62 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
3.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: One-mile long beach features a municipal pier for walking and fishing plus designated areas reserved for swimming and... more » Owner description: One-mile long beach features a municipal pier for walking and fishing plus designated areas reserved for swimming and surfing. « less
Attraction type  Beaches; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  5.9 miles from city center
Miramar Reservoir
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Ranked #67 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This lake is very popular for bicycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading, and picnicking.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Biking Trails; Trails
Distance  14.0 miles from city center
Fisherman's Landing
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Ranked #148 of 20 Attractions in San Diego
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Marinas
Distance  4.1 miles from city center
HMCS Yukon
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Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ships
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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San Diego Deep Sea
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Area encompassing San Diego Bay and surrounding coastline.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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