Area Attractions
Long considered one of the country’s best places to live, San Diego has it all: beautiful beaches, rolling hills, charming Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and plenty of entertainment options. Start from one of Starwood’s many San Diego hotels with a trip to the museums that line the spectacular El Prado or the famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. No visit is complete without dinner in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, a rollercoaster ride at Belmont Park, or a day at the beach in La Jolla.
Balboa Park
World-renowned Balboa Park is home to fifteen museums, various arts and international culture associations, as well as the San Diego Zoo, making it one of the nation's largest cultural and entertainment complexes.
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is an historic San Diego attraction located on the beach in the Mission Bay area of San Diego. A popular spot for tourists and locals, many people visit the attractions for its fun rides.
Birch Aquarium
Exhibits include the Hall of Fishes with more than 60 fish tanks, a 13,000-gallon shark reef with brown-banded bamboo sharks, and the Tide Pool Plaza featuring three living tide pools.
Cabrillo National Monument
The Cabrillo Monument is located in the southern-most part of Point Loma. It was created to honor Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo for being the first to stand on West Coast land.
Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture all within one of San Diego's most historic areas.
Lego Land
LEGOLAND California is a 128-acre park geared specifically towards youngsters ages two through 12. With over 50 family rides, "hands-on" attractions and shows, LEGOLAND California provides education, adventure and fun in this first park of its kind in the United States.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world's oldest active ship Star of India. Our collection of ships and exhibits are available for daily public tours.
Naval Air Station
The Naval Air Station, San Diego, Historic District, located on North Island in California, is associated with broad national and regional themes in the history of military aviation, representing the principle administrative and residential core of one of the earliest naval air stations in the United States, and the first on the West Coast.
Old Town Trolley
Two hour, fully narrated sightseeing tours of America's Finest City and Coronado. The trolley makes 8 stops so you can disembark along the way and enjoy Old Town, Seaport Village, USS Midway, Horton Plaza, Balboa Park, Coronado Ferry Landing, and the San Diego Zoo. From coast-to-coast, Old Town Trolley Tours has been telling the story of America for over 20 years. Old Town Trolley Tours is proud to offer the finest sightseeing tours in our nation's most interesting cities.
PETCO Park
PETCO Park accommodates a variety of events, including major league sports and concerts.
San Diego Wild Animal Park
A visit to the San Diego Wild Animal Park is like a safari to many of the world's most exotic places. Experience a unique adventure at the Wild Animal Park’s 2,100-acre preserve, where animals wander freely in surroundings much like their native homelands. A quiet railway, pathways, and shows enable you observe both animals and exotic plants.
San Diego Zoo
At the world-famous San Diego Zoo, you will see some of the world's rarest wildlife including giant pandas (and Hua Mei, the only panda cub in the U.S.), and koalas.
Sea World
SeaWorld San Diego: To entertain, amaze and educate, creating memories that last a lifetime. SeaWorld has hosted more than 100 million guests since opening in 1964.
Seaport Village
Seaport Village overlooks the beautiful San Diego Bay. The attraction consists of more than 50 one-of-a-kind places to shop, plus galleries, restaurants, cafes, a lagoon and more.
QUALCOMM Stadium
With a seating capacity of 70,561 Qualcomm Stadium is located in the heart of Mission Valley, minutes from downtown San Diego. The Stadium is host to San Diego Charger and SDSU Aztec football, the Holiday Bowl, the Poinsettia Bowl, Street Scene and more.
USS Midway Museum
The USS Midway has a variety of exhibits including a flight simulator, active duty military ceremonies or listening to pilots share their stories. A favorite of all San Diego Attractions
Local Attractions
- Balboa Theatre
- Broadway Pier
- Civic Theatre
- Cabrillo National Monument
- Copley Symphony Hall
- Little Italy
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- MCRD Museum Historical Society
- Mission Bay Park
- Mission San Diego De Alcala
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- Naval Air Station
- Ocean Beach
- The Old Globe Theatre
- Old Town State Historic Park
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Museum of Man
- San Diego Prisideo
Restaurants
- Bertrand at Mister A’s
- El Bizcocho
- Fiesta de Reyes
- Glass Door
- Il Fornaio
- Island Prime & C Level
- Kitchen 1540
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
- Meritage at Callaway
- Mille Fleurs
- Phi Bar and Bistro
- Sally’s Seafood on the Water
- Soleil @k
- Trattoria La Strada
- Veranda
- The Westgate Room
Nightlife
- The Comedy Store La Jolla
- The Gaslamp District
- Roar Theater Comedy Club
- San Diego Civic Theater
- The Shout House Dueling Pianos
- The Tipsy Crow
Recreation
- Balboa Park Double Decker Bus Tour
- San Diego Beaches
- San Diego Dinner Dance Cruises
- San Diego Day Go Car
- San Diego Golfing
- San Diego River Bird Walk
- San Diego Surfing
- Universal Studios Tour
Shopping
- Fashion Valley Mall
- Horton Plaza Mall
- Plaza del Pasado
- Seaport Village
