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1. Museum of Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. The New Children’s Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

4. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

5. San Diego Natural History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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7. San Diego Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. San Diego Botanic Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. The Original Dog Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. LEGOLAND California

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. SeaWorld San Diego

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12. Aquatica San Diego Water Park

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Aquatica San Diego Water Park

13. San Diego Air and Space Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© San Diego Air and Space Museum

14. Belmont Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Old Town San Diego

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16. Seaport Village

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17. Balboa Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Fleet Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Fleet Science Center

19. Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Birch Aquarium at Scripps

20. Children’s Pool Beach

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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21. Corvette Diner

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

22. The Sparks Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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23. California Surf Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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24. Cabrillo National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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San Diego has been a popular international tourist destination since 1915. This SoCal getaway embraces the classic laid-back vibe of sandy beaches and perpetual sunshine. These things to do in San Diego will entertain the whole family.

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