In a nutshell
Dubbed 'America's finest city', San Diego is a large, sophisticated urban metropolis with a small town feel. It also boasts the best climate in the USA! Attractions include seemingly endless stretches of white sandy beach, SeaWorld® and world-famous San Diego Zoo (the world's largest). There are plenty of pursuits for sports enthusiasts, while those keen on sightseeing can explore Balboa Park and its museums, the trendy revamped Victorian Gas Lamp Quarter and the historic Mexican buildings of Old Town where restaurants serve deliciously authentic Mexican cuisine. Out of town visit Legoland and La Jolla in the north or the Mexican border town of Tijuana down south.
Eats & drinks
The Gas Lamp Quarter has over 16 blocks of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. There's also the disgraceful, but fun, Dick's Last Resort, Italian restaurant Michaelangelos and Casablanca Lounge for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Sightseeing ideas
Belmont Park
For roller coaster rides and games!
La Jolla
Pronounced 'La Hoya', this neighbouring town is home to the beautiful people and a great place to pose in a waterfront bar.
Tijuana
As well as stocking up on colourful, inexpensive and unique souvenirs, you can enjoy delicious local cuisine in this Mexican border town.
Getting around
For local trips, trolleys and buses are cheap and run regularly. To travel further afield, your hire car is perfect.
Star attractions
- Beautiful Beaches
- Speciality Shops, Restaurants and Bars
- Belmont Park
- Balboa Park
- Seaport Village
- SeaWorld®
- San Diego Zoo
- Plenty of Water Sports and Over 80 Golf Courses