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Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Activities
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park
Our pick of the best College East Hotel Deals
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Handlery Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
The Dana on Mission Bay
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College East
Mid-City
While you're in Mid-City, take in top sights like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater or Viejas Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SDSU Transit Center Station or Alvarado Station.
Del Cerro
While there might not be top attractions in Del Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Fashion Valley Mall and Snapdragon Stadium, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
- San Diego Zoo
- Petco Park
- San Ysidro Border Crossing
- Mission Beach
- Balboa Park
- Naval Base San Diego
- Port of San Diego
- Coronado Beach
- USS Midway Museum
- La Jolla Cove
- Seaport Village
- Naval Base Coronado
- Mission Beach Boardwalk
- B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
- Del Mar Racetrack
- Waterfront Park
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar