Major attractions

Relax at legendary retreats, experience arts and culture, enjoy world-class golf, and visit top theme parks and attractions – all on the edge of 70 miles of sparkling coastline.

• Balboa Park: This remarkable collection of museums and gardens is an oasis in the heart of San Diego known as the 'Smithsonian of the West'
• Mission Bay: Visitors can enjoy water sports of all types in Mission Bay in addition to perusing Mission Beach’s unique surf shops, beach bars and three-mile seafront boardwalk
• La Jolla: Nicknamed 'the jewel' of San Diego, this beach destination boasts a dramatic coastline and incredible views all at the foot of the steep Mt Soledad
• LEGOLAND California: Carlsbad is home to an incredible world created by 60 million LEGO plastic bricks, where visitors can enjoy rides, a water park, an aquarium and more
• Oceanside Pier: At 1,942 feet, this is the longest wooden pier on the Pacific Ocean and is ideal for strolling, fishing or catching great sunset views
• San Diego Zoo: In Balboa Park, this expansive zoo spreads across 100 acres and is home to more than 3,700 animals from 650 species
• SeaWorld San Diego: Enjoy interactive animal experiences and exciting new additions such as the Ocean Explorer area at this park, which also serves as a home to injured or orphaned marine animals
• Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: Encompassing 2,000 acres, this coast state park land is home to maritime scrubland, the rare Torrey pine and miles of unspoiled beaches

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