San Diego Guide
Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about San Diego.
Things to do around San Diego
- Hike the bluff trails of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for sweeping ocean views and rare coastal pine trees overlooking the Pacific.
- Stroll the colorful gardens and historic buildings of Balboa Park and pop into museums, theaters or the famed zoo in a relaxed afternoon.
- Explore marine life and tide-pools at La Jolla Cove, where you might spot sea lions hauling out or snorkel near kelp forests.
- Roam the waterfront at Seaport Village and the Embarcadero boardwalk for bayside dining, harbor views and a launch point for harbor cruises.
Fun Facts
- San Diego boasts an average year-round temperature of roughly 70 °F, thanks to its mild coastal Mediterranean climate.
- The city is home to the historic wooden roller coaster Giant Dipper at Belmont Park, one of the few amusement rides listed on the U.S. National Historic Register.
- La Jolla’s underwater park includes the only land-access sea cave on the California coast, known as the Sunny Jim Cave.
- The city features more than 50 miles of coastline, offering diverse beach, bay and harbor shoreline to explore for RV-friendly access and urban-adjacent adventure.
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