13631 Poway Rd
Poway,
CA
92064
(858) 486-2900
Take a break from your routine and enjoy some of the most fun things to do in San Diego. Whether you prefer hanging out at the beach, spending time in nature, or getting in touch with history or culture, you won’t be disappointed with what’s available in this city.
Spend time in nature at this urban park which spans 1,200 acres. Best known for the zoo, you’ll also find museums, live shows and more. Walk around the gardens where you will see over 350 species of plants. For more on nature, visit Botanical House with its amazing displays of lilies and a lovely pond.
Spend the day along the harbor with numerous shops to keep your interest. You can board tour boats that will take you around the harbor and provide whale-watching. Let the kids play in the interactive water fountains and playgrounds at Waterfront Park. Ships belonging to the San Diego Maritime Museum are also floating in the harbor for a lesson in history. Enjoy lovely background music or listen to a concert from the San Diego Symphony Orchestra during the summer.
Moored at Embarcadero since 2004, the USS Midway was first commissioned in 1945 and has the distinction of being the aircraft carrier to serve the longest. This boat also served in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm before being retired as a museum. You can enjoy a self-guided tour with audio where you will see more than 30 aircraft that have been restored. You’ll tour the galley, sleeping quarters for the crew, the brig and the engine room.
See the early beginnings of this town in the adobe buildings which were built between 1820 and 1870 and located in the State Historical Park. While you’re in the area, visit Presidio Park, which sits on 40 acres and is the home of the first settlements in the town and the San Diego Mission from 1769. You’ll also enjoy the local shops and a taste of authentic Mexican food. Special festivals are held throughout the year here as well.
No trip to San Diego is complete without visiting the Zoo. Even locals make many return trips to enjoy the animals with more than 650 species. Originally built back in 1915, this zoo is rated as one of the top in the world. As one of only four zoos in the US to have Giant Pandas, it’s one of the most popular with tourists. Spend time in the Giant Panda Discovery Center where you will learn more about the wonderful creatures.
Get on a boat at the Embarcadero and take a one-hour cruise around the harbor where you will learn more about the city. You’ll get the chance to look at over 50 landmarks as well as ships that have been seen in films. Look at the San Diego-Coronado Bridge as you attempt to locate local water life like sea lions, pelicans and herons. An entertaining guide will enhance the tour with interesting anecdotes.
Whether you’re just visiting or lived in San Diego all your life, you can enjoy it from a new perspective when you try one or more of these fun things to do.
