Things to do in San Diego Coast

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As a kid my parents would take me and my brother to this beach every other weekend. This has to be one of the best childhood memories. The lagoon feeds right into the ocean underneath a bridge. My brother and I would look for crabs underneath the rocks in the lagoon. We would have competitions to catch the biggest crab. Fun times and a amazing beach to visit if you are ever in San Diego.

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1. SeaWorld

Ever since it first opened in 1964, SeaWorld® San Diego in Mission Beach has drawn kids and big kids alike. Visitors come here to get closer to the amazing marine animals on show. Why not head over to Dolphin Point where you can feed and even train the performing bottlenoses—these intelligent mammals love to do tricks. It is even possible to arrange to get into the water with the impressive beluga whales, but make sure you book in advance.

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2. Mission Bay

Spend summer days enjoying the calm waters and gorgeous scenes of Mission Bay, a saltwater lagoon just north of downtown San Diego. This 4,200-acre (1,700-hectare) bay features pristine beaches, water sports for all ages and park attractions that bring summer to life.

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3. Mission Beach

The first holiday homes were built along the shore at Mission Beach all the way back in the 1920s. The resort boomed in the 1960s with new developments re-invigorating the place. And ever since then the visitors have not stopped returning to lounge beneath the West Coast sun and wander along the boardwalk by the beach where street performers and artists, rollerbladers and skateboarders keep the atmosphere lively.

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Mission Beach showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a beach

4. Petco Park

Experience America’s favorite pastime in San Diego’s Petco Park. Enjoy stunning views of southern California as you watch a baseball game, concert or other sporting event. The park is named after San Diego-based pet supplies retailer Petco.

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5. USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway was once the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the US Navy, in operation from 1945 all the way up until the early 1990s. And since its reincarnation as a museum in 2004, the 296-metre craft has housed an extraordinary military history museum. Nowadays it attracts over 800,000 visitors every year, who come to see its remarkable exhibits.

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Mighty USS Midway - an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. Commissioned a week after the end of World War II it is now a museum ship

6. La Jolla Cove

One of the finest spots in all of California, the hillside community around La Jolla Cove is home to beautiful houses, great shops, pristine beaches and some of the state’s most privileged and trendy people.

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La Jolla Cove featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and rugged coastline

What to do in San Diego Coast

Popular places to visit

San Diego Convention Center

4/5(18 reviews)

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

4/5(14 reviews)

A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.

Mission Bay

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.

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Port of San Diego

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Mission Beach

4.5/5(61 reviews)

A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.

Petco Park

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

USS Midway Museum

4.5/5(51 reviews)

A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.

La Jolla Cove

4.5/5(55 reviews)

A charming neighbourhood north of San Diego offering great shops, fine restaurants and pristine beaches as well as opportunities to get out and enjoy local sports.

Hotel del Coronado

Learn about the local history of Coronado when you spend time at Hotel del Coronado.

Areas of San Diego Coast

Fun facts:
✔️San Diego imports 168 million gallons of water a day. ✔️San Diego produces the most avocados in the United States.

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Mission Beach

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

Pacific Beach

4/5(13 area reviews)

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

Ocean Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

Mission Bay

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

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and rocky coastline

Point Loma

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Seaside views a bustling port and top sights from Shelter Island to Humphreys Concerts by the Bay – discover Point Loma, a destination also famous for its island views.

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