Complete Directory · 2026
All San Diego Attractions
41 top-rated things to do in San Diego — with hours, prices, and local tips for every destination.
1. Balboa Park
Free to enter; most museums are $12-$25 · Half day minimum; full day with the Zoo
2. USS Midway Museum
$31 adults, $26 seniors/students, $21 kids 6-12, free under 6 · 2-4 hours
3. La Jolla Cove
Free beach access; snorkel rental is usually $15-$25 · 2-3 hours
4. Gaslamp Quarter
Free to walk; dinners usually run $25-$80 per person · 3-5 hours in the evening
5. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Parking is usually $25-$35 per vehicle; pedestrian entry is free · 2-3 hours; add 1 hour for a beach descent
6. Coronado Beach
Free beach access; ferry is about $6 each way from downtown · Half day; full day with bikes
7. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Free · 1-2 hours
8. Mission Beach and Pacific Beach
Free beach access; bike rentals usually start around $15 per hour · 2-5 hours
9. San Diego Zoo
$69+ adults, $59+ kids 3-11, free under 3 · 6-8 hours
10. San Diego Zoo Safari Park
From $69 adults, $59 kids 3-11, free under 3 · Full day
11. SeaWorld San Diego
From $69.99 online; gate pricing is higher · Full day
12. Belmont Park
Pay-per-ride and wristband options available · 1.5-3 hours
13. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Free to enter; restaurants and shops are priced separately · 2-3 hours
14. Cabrillo National Monument
$20 per vehicle (7-day pass) · 1.5-3 hours
15. The New Children's Museum
General admission is typically around $18; check member and free-day options · 2-3 hours
16. Maritime Museum of San Diego
General admission starts around $24 for adults · 2-3 hours
17. Navy SEAL Museum
Ticket pricing varies by exhibit program · 1.5-2.5 hours
18. Potato Chip Rock Hike
Hiking is free; parking fees may apply at Lake Poway · 3-5 hours round trip
19. Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Free · 45-90 minutes
20. Wreck Alley Diving
Charter and gear packages vary by operator · Half day
21. Barrio Logan and Chicano Park
Free · 1.5-3 hours
22. Little Italy Mercato
Free to browse; food and vendor pricing varies · 1.5-3 hours
23. Mission Bay Aquatic Sports
Rentals vary by activity and duration · 2-4 hours
24. San Diego Bay Cruises
Prices vary by cruise type and operator · 1-3 hours
25. Hillcrest and North Park
Free to explore; dining and drink prices vary · 3-5 hours
26. Torrey Pines Gliderport
Viewing is free; tandem flight pricing varies · 1-2 hours (longer with flights)
27. Mount Soledad
Free · 30-60 minutes
28. Cowles Mountain
Free · 1.5-2.5 hours
29. Mission Trails Regional Park
Free · 2-4 hours
30. Harbor Island and Shelter Island
Free · 1-2 hours
31. Embarcadero
Free to walk · 1.5-3 hours
32. Craft Brewery Tours
Tasting flights and tours vary by venue · 3-5 hours
33. Convoy District
Budget to upscale options across the district · 2-4 hours
34. Liberty Public Market
Pay per vendor · 1.5-3 hours
35. Fish Tacos in San Diego
Most tacos run around $3-$8 depending on venue · 1-2 hours
36. Farmers Markets in San Diego
Free to browse; vendor pricing varies · 1-2.5 hours
37. Tijuana Day Trip
Transport and meal costs vary · Full day
38. Julian Apple Pie Day Trip
Day-trip fuel and meal costs vary · Full day
39. La Jolla Kayak Tours
Tour pricing varies by company and season · 2-3 hours
40. Carlsbad Flower Fields
$22 adults and $14 kids (typical seasonal pricing) · 2-3 hours
41. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Most park access is free; some campgrounds and facilities have fees · Full day or overnight