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San Diego, CA
Best Great Views (Attractions & Activities)
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Cabrillo National Monument |
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego 92106 • 619-557-5450 |
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Description:
POINT LOMA. Named for famed Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, who in 1542 landed in San Diego Bay, this complex includes a museum that accurately depicts Cabrillo's exploits and those of other early explorers. Also on-site is Point Loma Lighthouse, towering 433 feet above the ocean. Arguably the best location in San Diego for spectacular views of the Bay and of the city's skyline. |
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Ellen Browning Scripps Park |
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Coast Blvd, La Jolla 92037 • 619-235-1169 |
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Description:
LA JOLLA. Situated just above La Jolla Cove, this park is a favorite of weekend picnickers. It also invites strolls along the waterfront sidewalk and games of shuffleboard. Most of the surrounding area is a wildlife preserve, so it offers excellent swimming, diving and tidepooling. You may want to bring binoculars since sea otters and sea lions frequent the vicinity. A lifeguard station is staffed year-round, and although on-street parking can be tough, a number of public garages are within walking distance. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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One Father Junipero Serra Trail Visitor Center, San Diego 92119 • 619-668-3281 |
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Description:
MISSION VALLEY. One of San Diego's largest and wildest parks, Mission Trails sprawls over about 5800 acres. It includes more than 40 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers of all abilities, a lake, campgrounds, and a fine Visitor and Interpretive Center where you can learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Guided hikes are offered several times a week. The area is prime habitat for all sorts of wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for snakes, lizards, roadrunners, hummingbirds, ground squirrels, deer and quail. |
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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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Description:
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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Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego |
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700 Prospect St, La Jolla 92037 • 858-454-3541 |
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Description:
LA JOLLA. This beautiful museum began in what was once the 1916 Mission-style home of Ellen Browning Scripps, noted San Diego philanthropist. (The Institute of Oceanography and the breathtaking oceanside park are named for Mrs. Scripps.) Expansion to the original building was completed in the mid-1990s. Houses an impressive collection of post-1950s contemporary art from famed California artists as well as works by Warhol, Cornell and Stella. Equally impressive are the building's architecture and unparalleled views of the Pacific. The Museum Cafe serves gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads as well as beer and wine. A must see for art lovers! |
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