Location: San Diego
Top Things to do in San Diego
10 Outdoor Activities in San Diego That You Shouldn't Miss
San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
Restaurants in San Diego
1. Dog Beach
2. The BXNG Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Boxing Club is a high intensity workout facility that will keep you motivated & shedding weight, all while providing a stress-relieving outlet. A mash up of short circuit, full body workouts & fighting techniques makes this gym a unique addition to San Diego fitness scene. Gym offers a wide variety of fun classes from Boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu to HIIT, Pilates, SPIN and Yoga. Come try a class!
3. San Diego Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27,804 reviews
The world famous San Diego Zoo is a non-profit wildlife sanctuary home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo Global is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, and the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy. The Zoo was founded on October 2, 1916, by Harry M. Wegeforth, M.D. It currently has an 11-member Board of Trustees headed by Steven G. Tappan; and Paul A. Baribault is the president/CEO.
Reviewed By 333josephd - San Diego, United States
Great place to go for the day there is so much to see and do here lots of animals recommend definitely take the sky tram also take the bus to her first just to see where you want to go there are lots of cool shows to see we will definitely cover 12 miles or more walking around
4. Mission Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,029 reviews
Along with Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, Mission Beach forms the coastline of San Diego.
Reviewed By Gofifh
Nice board walk and Beech for people watching and walking love picking up the shells and sand dollars on the beech!
5. Mission Bay Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
A 4,600-acre aquatic park dedicated to leisure and active sports.
Reviewed By OnAir58032540252 - San Diego, United States
Mission Bay is the place to be if yo are looking for beautiful beaches and attractions. You have the options to be on a grassy area or right in front of the water on the sand. Barbeque during the day and relax next to the bomb-fire at night while watching the fireworks from SeaWorld!
6. Windansea Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
A famous beach for surfing.
Reviewed By 453karinl - Doha, Qatar
A must when you visit La Jolla or the San Diego area ... a beautiful and serene beach filled with surfers and sunbathers .. you'll spend a most relaxing and enjoyable day!!!
7. Cabrillo Tide Pools
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
A short, one mile hike that offers one the opportunity to observe sea life along the shore.
Reviewed By cheese4me - Phoenix, United States
Very easy to access, a short hike from the parking lot and a brief climb down. We brought beach chairs to sit and watch the people pick up little treasures. The volunteers are very helpful and knowledgeable they provide plastic coated guides for the children to assist in looking for their little treasure. They make sure everyone is minding the rules - I was glad to see this. If you are going to walk around in the pool, be very careful as the rocks are covered with moss and are very slippery. My husband did take a tumble and bruised his ego. He was a little sore but managed to continue on with our vacation. Beautiful scenery and the weather was perfect for November at the ocean.
8. Razor Point and Beach Trail Loop
9. Mission Beach Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 780 reviews
Biking, jogging and skating on San Diego's scenic waterfront path is popular with tourists and locales alike.
Reviewed By dougwalcott - Zeeland, United States
This was a great place! We spent a week right on the beach boardwalk. It’s a beautiful location right along the ocean. It’s great for walking, bike riding and scooter rentals. Belmont park right on the boardwalk is a fun place to visit.
10. Harbor and Shelter Islands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Two scenic islands in San Diego bay that offer a variety of restaurants, hotels and water sports such as scuba and fishing excursions.
Reviewed By GlobalGypsy_13 - San Diego, United States
Although both is these islands have hotels and restaurants, I prefer to walk Shelter Island as it's also a working yard for boaters. In addition to sweeping views of San Diego Bay you can fish from the public pier or reflect on the community of 3 Portuguese fishermen pulling out a large tuna together that are immortalized in a statue.
