San Diego CA Attractions
You won’t have to look far to find fun things to do in San Diego, California. Do all your San Diego sightseeing in one spectacular visit to Balboa Park, home of zoos, historic monuments and some of San Diego’s leading museums. Visit San Diego Zoo, one of the world’s wildest animal parks on the planet at Balboa Park. When you’re ready to hit the ballpark, get in some Major League Baseball action at PETCO Park. Get down to business at the San Diego Convention Center, and shop to your heart’s delight at Westfield Horton Plaza and Seaport Village. Great for quick shopping trips across the border, we’re only a few miles from Mexico. Whether you’re traveling to San Diego for business or pleasure, the Howard Johnson Express National City gives you the perfect spot for exploring downtown, close to the best things to see and do in San Diego, CA. Come to us, and find your happy place!
San Diego California Things To Do
San Diego Zoo.
The San Diego Zoo is one of the world’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries. Located in historic Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals from 800 species. One of the most respected zoological institutes for both seeing and studying animal life, exhibits range from African rain forests and the Skyfari to Arctic Taigas. For more information about fun things to do at the San Diego Zoo, go to www.sandiegozoo.org.
Balboa Park.
Balboa Park is home to some of San Diego’s most iconic attractions. The site of the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park is the site of a fabulous array of historic landmarks and museums, from the San Diego Historical Society and the Museum of Photographic Arts to the San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Museum of Art, the Natural History Museum and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Check out Balboa Park’s Free Tuesdays for a sweet deal. Each Tuesday entrance to a selected museum in Balboa Park is free. To learn more about fun and free things to do at San Diego’s Balboa Park, visit www.balboapark.org.
[Top] Westfield Horton Plaza.
Westfield Horton Plaza Mall is a top spot for shopping in San Diego, California. Choose from than 100 restaurants, retail spots, and top department stores like Nordstrom and Macy’s. Stores include Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Guess, Banana Republic and Abercrombie & Fitch. To learn more about places to shop and dine at Westfield Horton Plaza, go to www.westfield.com/hortonplaza.
Seaport Village.
Seaport Village offers a splendid waterfront setting and one of San Diego’s most exciting centers for shopping, dining and entertainment. Spend the day shopping for clothes, art, toys and San Diego souvenirs, then grab a bite. If there’s an event planned for the evening, stay for the show. Seaport Village is home to concerts, Shakespeare productions and special kid’s events. For more details about upcoming events at Seaport Village, go to www.seaportvillage.com.
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Coronado Island.
Coronado Island is a spot of legendary beauty and is home to the landmark Hotel del Coronado. Coronado Island provides some of San Diego’s most spectacular sightseeing. Once there, Coronado Island offers a dazzling natural setting for a picnic, bike rides or a walk on the beach with 360-degree ocean views. Top Coronado Island beaches include: Coronado Dog Beach, Silver Strand State Beach, Glorietta Bay Beach and Coronado Central Beach. To learn more about fun things to see and do on Coronado Island, go to www.ecoronado.com.
PETCO Park.
PETCO Park opened in 2004 and is one of the newest and most impressive sporting stadiums anywhere. Home of the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball, PETCO Park features some of the most world’s most scenic cheap seats, just outside the ballpark. Treat the kids or yourself to a day at PETCO Park, and watch the Padres knock some out of the park. Taking a day at the ballpark is always a fun thing to do in San Diego, California. For more details about PETCO Park and a schedule of upcoming Padres baseball games, go to www.PETCOparkevents.com.
[Top] San Diego Convention Center.
The San Diego Convention Center enjoys a prime downtown location on the border of the Gaslamp District. Where the world-famous Comic-Con take place, this San Diego venue is among the world’s top conference and convention destinations. Home to more than 525,000 square feet of exhibit space, the San Diego Convention Center famously features “The Sails Pavilion.” To learn more about the San Diego Convention Center, visit www.visitsandiego.com.
Legoland.
Legoland is the ultimate tribute to the American passion for Lego blocks. Legos aren’t just a toy in a box at this amusement park located in Carlsbad, California, Legoland is home to shows, an aquarium, rides and once-in-a-lifetime Lego displays like you won’t see anywhere else. Get to know more about things to do and see at Legoland by going to www.legoland.com.
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