San Diego Guide

Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about San Diego.

San Diego

Highlighted overnight parking rentals around 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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