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San Diego, CA
Best Sightseeing (Attractions & Activities)
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Blue Line Trolley |
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4005 Taylor St, San Diego 92110 • 800-266-6883 |
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OLD TOWN. Although this is not the quickest or most scenic route into Mexico, it is the most convenient and least expensive. Upon arrival at the San Ysidro station on the US-Mexico border, you can hop over to Tijuana, where you'll find festive Mexican food and colorful souvenirs. The Blue Line starts at the Old Town Transit Center, but you can embark at several locations, including near PetCo Park. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Coronado |
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1100 Orange Ave Visitors Center, Coronado 92118 • 866-599-7242 |
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CORONADO. The city of Coronado is located on an island-like peninsula just south of San Diego – you can drive via the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, but it's more scenic to take the ferry from Broadway Pier. Once in Coronado, you'll find sparkling white beaches and a host of restaurants, quaint shops and hotels. Most of the activity is centered on the beach-fronting Ocean Drive and on Orange Avenue. |
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User Rating: 8 / 10
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Gaslamp Quarter |
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6th Ave and Broadway, San Diego • 619-233-5227 |
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GASLAMP QUARTER. This 16-block section of downtown is a national historic district filled with specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants. Numerous theaters and nightclubs call the Gaslamp Quarter home, so there's plenty to do after the sun sets. It's also an excellent neighborhood for checking out some of the city's early Victorian architecture. Visit the William Heath Davis House, which has exhibits detailing Gaslamp history, to learn about the district's colorful past. 4th and 6th Avenues from Broadway to Harbor Drive. |
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User Rating: 8.5 / 10
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Julian |
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2129 Main St Chamber of Commerce, Julian 92036 • 760-765-1857 |
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EAST SAN DIEGO COUNTY. The picturesque town of Julian, itself a registered historic landmark, got its start during a minor gold rush in the 1870s. Located about an hour out of San Diego, it’s a great destination for a day trip. Visitors can enjoy gold panning, carriage rides, browsing through the museum, touring a candy factory, or shopping at the town’s quaint antique shops, modern art galleries and gift boutiques. There are ranches for horseback riding and orchards for apple picking, plus nearby Lake Cuayamaca and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park for hiking, boating and camping. You can pick up a map and information at the chamber of commerce office. |
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Mount Soledad |
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6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S, La Jolla 92037 • 877-204-7661 |
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LA JOLLA. Initially conceived as a memorial to Korean War veterans, this site now features a series of walls paved with black granite plaques that honor individual figures from all wars and from all branches of the service. A 43-foot cross stands atop Mount Soledad, and a large flag flies to honor US military personnel. Along with being a memorial, the area offers a terrific view of greater San Diego from atop 822-foot Mount Soledad. It's also an excellent place to have a picnic or to enjoy spectacular sunsets. |
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Old Town Trolley Tours |
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San Diego • 800-868-7482 |
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OLD TOWN. An exciting and fun way to learn over 400 years of San Diego's history and enjoy some of its most treasured sites, including the San Diego Zoo and beautiful Coronado. Tours leave every 30 minutes beginning at 9am and last approximately two hours. After your tour, be sure to take a leisurely stroll around Old Town for a glimpse of San Diego's humble beginnings. Reservations are required for some tours. |
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User Rating: 7.6666 / 10
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San Diego Harbor Excursions |
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1050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101 • 800-442-7847 |
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Take the ferry to Coronado for a great outing. Hourly departures offer flexibility which may be necessary – once you get to the community of Coronado, you might decide to stay longer. Other possibilities include dinner and brunch cruises, sightseeing tours and whale watching trips. |
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Villa Montezuma |
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1925 K St, San Diego 92102 • 619-239-2211 |
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EAST DOWNTOWN. [Closed for restoration; no completion date set.] Built in 1877 by concert pianist and novelist Jesse Shepard, this elaborate Victorian mansion houses an impressive display of European and American antiques, leaded glass windows, masterfully carved ceilings and borders, and elegant marble fireplaces. Although located in a somewhat neglected part of town, the home provides an intriguing glimpse into the former lifestyles of San Diego's high society. Although the home is not open to the public, it does make for an impressive sight from the street. |
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Whale Watching – H & M Landing |
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2803 Emerson St, San Diego 92106 • 619-222-1144 |
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POINT LOMA. From December through March each year, thousands of gray whales instinctively return to the waters off southern California and Baja Mexico. H & M Landing provides memorable three- and five-hour offshore excursions. This is absolutely the best way to view these majestic creatures up close and personal (they've been known to come right up to the boat). H & M is so sure that you'll see the whales, that if for some reason you do not, they'll take you out again free of charge. Besides whales, you'll also see dolphins, seabirds and a host of other marine life. Other options are available – fishing trips, multiple day natural science excursions, scuba diving programs and more. |
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User Rating: 5.5 / 10
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