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15 Best Places to Go in San Diego, California

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15 Best Places to Go in San Diego, California

Introduction - Check out these 15 best places to go in San Diego on your next trip to California. From parks and...

 

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo National Monument

Place To Go 1 - The Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo National Monument is located at the southernmost tip of Point Loma. Overlooking the city and San...

 

San Diego Mission Church

Place To Go 2 - Although it isn't the largest, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala holds the title of the first Franciscan Mission in...

 

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Place To Go 3 - Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located north of San Diego, just past the University of California, San Diego. These...

 

Gaslamp Quarter

Place To Go 4 - Developed by William Heath Davis, the Gaslamp Quarter showcases the beauty of this waterfront city and is one of the...

 

Mission San Luis Rey

Place To Go 5 - Founded in 1798 and home to the Franciscan Friars, Mission San Luis Rey is a National Historic Landmark that still...

 

Balboa Park

Place To Go 6 - Balboa Park is a must-visit landmark in San Diego. This massive park contains historical structures, various museums, gardens, theaters, shops...

 

San Diego Bay and San Diego Harbor

Place To Go 7 - The city of San Diego lies along a bay, so another can't miss attraction is its waterfront! You can walk...

 

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Place To Go 8 - This place gives San Diego its title as the "Birthplace of California." Also known as Old Town, this San Diego...

 

Seaport Village

Place To Go 9 - Adjacent to the Bay, Seaport Village is a charming area to explore and spend an afternoon. Right on the water...

 

La Jolla Cove

Place To Go 10 - This landmark is a small cove beach surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, a seaside district in the northern part...

 

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