What to do in San Diego, CA

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San Diego Tourist Attractions & Activities

You’re ready to point your compass in a different direction. Perpetually prepared for expanding your horizons and innovative ways to get inspired, you’re prepared to check out new territory from top to bottom. Up next: San Diego! It’s not difficult to fill your days, because Expedia Australia makes it a breeze to book lots of things to do. Find and book your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your trip and start daydreaming.

  • Book your favourite adventures on Expedia Australia for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a top hotel or upscale dinner while you’re travelling. The activities in San Diego are not only topnotch, but they won’t break the bank. We have 388 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$11.
  • San Diego is a favourite among travellers suchlike yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next holiday to this cityto get a taste of local culture and find the top activities. The top activities can get the enthusiasm of even experienced globetrotters, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our list includes an impressive array of culturally themed outings and opportunities for fun. With one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to give like a Sepilok Orangutan Sactuary & Memorial Park to unique ways to discover the best this area has to provide like a Sepilok Orangutan & Sandakan City Tour, there are plenty of active options to choose from when you review the top-quality tours and excursions here at Expedia Australia.

It takes a bit of planning to make the most of a trip to San Diego, especially when you long to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's clear that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You're excited to sign up for the top activities around, and an afternoon walk through charming neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Our activities are the ideal way to organise your trip. Book professionally guided tours on Expedia Australia, and you’ll never need a map.


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What to do in San Diego


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Downtown San Diego

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Diego
Belmont Park featuring a park and rides

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

Pacific Beach

5/5(9 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.

Pacific Beach
Gaslamp Quarter featuring a bar, night scenes and street scenes

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Gaslamp Quarter
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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Ocean Beach
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Point Loma

3.5/5(24 area reviews)

Seaside views a bustling port and top sights from Marine Corps Recruit Depot to Shelter Island – discover Point Loma, a destination also famous for its island views.

Point Loma

 

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