You don’t need to travel far out of the country for adventurous holidays when you have so many places to go in the U.S. One of the biggest tourist destinations is San Diego, as it is ideally located on a coastal seat. There are plenty of sites and tourist attractions here to see:

 

  1. Balboa Park

The 1,200-acre park is San Diego’s cultural hub and home to the city’s renowned San Diego Zoo. You can spend your entire trip on this one location, that’s how amazing it is! Go for a stroll or a bike ride to see the numerous gardens within, like the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden, and absorb the Spanish-Renaissance architectural glory. There are 3 art museums within, and a Spanish Village Art Center.

 

  1. Mission Beach

This glorious beach overlooks the Pacific Ocean from Mission Bay Park. The beach covers 2-miles of white sand, with surfers, and bikini-clad girls looking for a tanning spot. On the boardwalk, skaters and bicyclists carry on with their entertainment. With so many attractions and eateries all around it, the beach is always busy. There is a Giant Dipper rollercoaster at the northern edge of the beach, which is loved by all kids.

 

  1. Coronado Beach

The pristine Coronado Beach is more relaxed less crowded compared to the Mission Beach. The peaceful environment is ideal for couples and families to spend a relaxing day. Magnificent mansions sit around the beach, giving it the picturesque scenery you find in magazines. The ocean shows whales at far distant at sunset.

 

  1. SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is jam-packed entertainment center for everyone. Here, you will find wildlife, rides animal exhibits, underwater aquariums, and much more! Your trips adventure is all uncovered in this one place.

 

  1. Maritime Museum

Another wonderful site to visit in San Diego is the Maritime Museum, which offers a look at the city’s busy seaport. You can tour all the vessels from ancient history along with ships and submarines. You can explore visiting exhibits that have the details of San Diego’s maritime legacy in their art.

 

  1. Sunset Cliff’s Natural Park

You will need a car to explore this magnificent tourist site of San Diego as it stretches over 68 acres from downtown. It runs along the Point Loma Peninsula’s shoreline, giving breathtaking views to its onlookers. There are dramatic sandstone cliffs and spectacular vegetation embedded there. The sunset is ideal for honeymooners.

 

  1. Gaslamp Quarter

The 16 blocks on Gaslamp Quarter have magnificent Victorian-style buildings that home different shops and art galleries. Restaurants dot along the way as you stroll through the venue. Take a tour on the Old Town Trolley Tour to catch all the best places on this destination. The nights are even more alive here than the days as nightclubs swing open their doors.

 

  1. USS Midway Museum

Visiting the USS Midway Museum is a must for all tourists as it educates them with the life of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. On the aircraft carrier, you will get to explore 60 different exhibits and 29 restored aircrafts. You will be shown the crew’s sleeping quarters, engine rooms, and the flight control room on the 4-acre flight deck.

 

  1. San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Sitting on top of a 100 acrea of land, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of the most famous zoos in the country as it is packed with amazing adventures for all ages. There are over 4000 animals within the zoo – from monkeys to elephants. You will actually need a map to go around this huge place!

 

  1. Cabrillo National Monument

The Cabrillo National Monument won’t be missed as it stands high from the tip of the Point Loma in San Diego. The glorious statue depict Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who was the first European explorer to sail the Californian coast. This statue isn’t just going to leave you with awe, it will leave you with memories of this beautiful city as you can stand above it to see the lovely views of the Pacific Ocean.