{"id":3741,"date":"2019-03-21T04:20:07","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T11:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/?p=3741"},"modified":"2024-02-26T14:45:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T21:45:13","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-in-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Things To Do In San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">San Diego is probably my favorite city in the USA. It has some of the best outdoors options, great nightlife, beautiful beaches, sea life and of course top-class amusement parks including one of the top two zoos in the world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8494 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego bay\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-13-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overall San Diego boasts a handful of options you can only do in San Diego out of anywhere in USA and even North America. A quintessential beach city it truly has all you could ask for if coming for a family trip, date trip or a bach party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"30 Best Travel Tips, Budget Hacks &amp; Incredible Ideas To Make Your Next Vacation The Trip Of A Lifetime by Best Travel Podcast In The Universe... probably \" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/inspire-travel-eat\/embed\/episodes\/30-Best-Travel-Tips--Budget-Hacks--Incredible-Ideas-To-Make-Your-Next-Vacation-The-Trip-Of-A-Lifetime-e22rqr7#?secret=0nn8vTbP9W\" data-secret=\"0nn8vTbP9W\" height=\"102px\" width=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can be as lazy as you\u2019d like just soaking in the sun or add in as much adventure as you want with a few drinks here and there along the line.<\/p>\n<h2>1. La Jolla<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8486\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego seals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>La Jolla is a not-so-secret gem having a great bustling area with shops, restaurants, European feel cafes, seals, beautiful beaches and oh ya, you can swim with sharks off the beach!<\/p>\n<p>My favorite thing to do is rent bikes in Pacific Beach and bike along the water through stunning neighborhoods on the way to La Jolla. It isn\u2019t a simple bike ride but definitely a perfect workout to end with a lunch and drinks in beautiful La Jolla.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8492 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego surf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-11-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>La Jolla offers a couple things you can\u2019t find much anywhere else in the USA including La Jolla Cove to watch the cutest animals frolic in the water and sleep on the beach. I\u2019ve caught myself losing an hour there just watching these adorable animals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-lwtl2v32m0dkmttpdbmz\" data-video-id=\"lwtl2v32m0dkmttpdbmz\" data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-volume=\"70\"><\/div>\n<p>Another great option is driving to La Jolla Shores, which is a stunning beach as well as where you can get in the water to snorkel with sharks and stingrays right off the beach! Any of the dive shops can set you with a snorkel and take out into the water to see the pretty leopard sharks and stingrays.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3765\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3765\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3765\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lajolla.com-sharks-2-1-1024x566.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lajolla.com-sharks-2-1-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lajolla.com-sharks-2-1-500x276.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lajolla.com-sharks-2-1-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lajolla.com-sharks-2-1.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of lajolla.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From the beach you can also paddle board or kayak to La Jolla Cove and caves for an awesome adventure. Be sure to walk around and checkout the tide pools to get up close to some little marine life! Some great restaurants with a view are Jose\u2019s, Crab Catcher and Brockton Villa.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Pacific &amp; Mission Beach<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8487\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego wharf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is so much to do and see here with an amusement park, shops, water activities,&nbsp; bars and of course the beach.<\/p>\n<p>PB should be home base for your trip where you can take bikes and see it all with the beachside boardwalk being your highway to fun. Belmont Park is a cute little amusement park to checkout with a bunch of food options and gift shops perfect for souvenirs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8498\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego Bucket List Pacific Beach\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether Mission Beach or Mission Bay you can find all the water activities you desire and beach bars littered throughout. If you don\u2019t want to do anything at all then grab a towel and lay on the beach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bring a football, volleyball or leisure game of choice, a cooler full of alcohol to hide from law enforcement and enjoy paradise.<\/p>\n<h2>3. San Diego Zoo<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8488\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego zoo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The world ranks San Diego Zoo as #1 however I have it at #2 behind the Singapore Zoo. Regardless you are in for a treat and it is clearly one of the coolest zoos in the world. Unless you\u2019re a PETA member you have to go visit this incredible place no matter who you are.<\/p>\n<p>I think what separates the zoo from any others is that you feel as though you are in the habitats of each of the animals as it is so well designed and green throughout. It goes without saying that the zoo has the most animals you have ever seen out of any zoo.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a ton of shows to watch, an aerial tram to get a birds eye view, private tours, animal encounters and interactive experiences. While in the area checkout the rest of Balboa Park, which is rich in history, sites to see and kids parks.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Sunset Cruises &amp; Whale Watching<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8496\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Whales-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego whales\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Whales-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Whales-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Whales-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Whales-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Whales.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While in San Diego you have to get out on the water to see the sea life, go fishing, see the beautiful views or even scuba dive with great white sharks.<\/p>\n<p>Not many people know you can swim with great white sharks on a voyage from San Diego. However, if not trying to take a long trip then day trips diving with blue sharks and mako sharks can happen off the coast as well.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously not many of us are going to do that so stay dry and go sailing to see sea lions, seals, whales, dolphins and hopefully sunset all with a drink in your hand.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Water Activities<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8489\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego sail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Touched on above is how much fun you should have on and in the water while in San Diego. If you want to put in effort than SD offers paddle-boarding, surfing, kayaking, boogie-boarding and skim-boarding.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to work then of course you can rent jet-skis or go parasailing. Whatever you do definitely take advantage of the warm water on your vacation as much as you can.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Nightlife<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3750\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3750\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3750\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/omnianightclub.com-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/omnianightclub.com-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/omnianightclub.com-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/omnianightclub.com-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/omnianightclub.com-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of omnianightclub.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>San Diego has a perfect mix of nightlife for all tastes. Regardless of what you do, beach bars along Pacific Beach are a necessity while in town. As mentioned you can take a bike and go hop around all day if you wanted.<\/p>\n<p>Just off the beach is Garnet Avenue that has a ton of bars to checkout while in the area. PB bars are perfect for some chill drinks on a patio with some overlooking the water. Or just go grab a drink and ride some rides!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8485\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego old town\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Away from PB is the Gaslamp Quarter, which is a great spot for bars and nightclubs. Gaslamp is home to PARQ, which is arguably one of the top three clubs in San Diego if you want something more Vegas style.<\/p>\n<p>Downtown is where you got the other two main nightclubs in town being FLUXX and Omnia San Diego. You can\u2019t go wrong with either of them and Omnia is stunning with both spots being perfect for a club night out.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Hiking &amp; Mountain Biking<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8491\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego hike\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-10-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mountains and hills surrounding the ocean makes hiking here a no-brainer. With trails for every level of fitness I highly suggest taking in the stunning views San Diego has to offer on your trip.<\/p>\n<p>Torrey Pines State Park is by far the favorite with a few trail options. Other great spots are Iron Mountain Trail, Cedar Creek Falls to Devil\u2019s Punchbowl, Cowles Mountain, Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail and Three Sisters Falls Trails.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Sunset Cliffs &amp; Point Loma<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8497\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"San Deigo Bucket List Sunset Cliffs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is another great spot for views, secret caves, surfing, marine life and of course a place to watch the beautiful sunset. Sunset Cliffs along Point Loma is a 68 acre park offering dramatic cliff views and an exciting place for little kids and the big kids.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can search for crabs, shells and fish while also exploring some of the cool caves. You can drive or walk the cliffs for the view but definitely take advantage of going down to the water to explore.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Gaslamp Quarter<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8495\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aforementioned Gaslamp Quarter has more than just nightlife offering top tier restaurants, art galleries, concert venues, shopping, museums and of course Petco Park.<\/p>\n<p>A great spot for a day or night trip, the Gaslamp Quarter is littered with great nightlife and restaurants. If you want to add to the fun then take in a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park watching some baseball and having a drink under a perfect San Diego sky.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8493\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in San Diego old town\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-12-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Best-things-to-do-in-San-Diego-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You will also find solid shopping, architecture, history and arts. Depending what you are seeking you can even visit the children\u2019s museum and the U.S.S. Midway Museum.<\/p>\n<h2>10. SeaWorld San Diego<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8499\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-Sea-World-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego Bucket List Sea World\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-Sea-World-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-Sea-World-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-Sea-World-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-Sea-World-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/San-Deigo-Bucket-List-Sea-World.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being splashed by a whale is a bucket list item and here you can fulfill your childhood dream. I would have ranked it higher but I am one of those on the bubble about worrying about the animals so take it with a grain of salt.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t care then this place is amazing plus they rescue a ton of animals and do great things on the conservation side. Yes I know I am for the zoo and unsure here, I&#8217;m not a biologist so don&#8217;t judge me.<\/p>\n<p>SeaWorld does a great job offering an entire day of fun with rides, roller coasters, the animals and a plethora of tours and experiences. It is an absolute must do for everyone but if you have to choose between here or the zoo then I pick the zoo.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Stay<\/h2>\n<p>The Pacific Beach area is ideal with also Mission Beach and Mission Bay being good options, which are all beside each other. There are plenty of hotels in the area as well as a ton of Airbnbs. Nothing better than getting a group together and renting out a 4 bedroom house for less than $100 each.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Diego is probably my favorite city in the USA. 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