Location: Marina
Top Things to do in Marina
Top 10 Things to do in Marina, California (CA)
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.
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1. Lori L Fine Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lori L Fine Art Gallery showcases contemporary yet, relatable art from ten mid-career & modern-day masters, working in traditional and non-traditional mediums. In addition to their stable of artists, they feature a monthly guest artist, rotationally.
2. USS Midway Museum
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5.0 based on 24,873 reviews
Located in downtown San Diego, the USS Midway (Museum) was America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Today, the interactive museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family as guests walk in the footsteps of the 225,000 young men who served on Midway. Visitors explore a floating city at sea, the amazing flight deck and its 29 restored aircraft, flight simulators, and are inspired in the Battle of Midway Theater, included with admission. Admission also includes a self-guided audio tour narrated by Midway sailors in English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, French and German. Visiting Midway is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in San Diego, known around the world as "Navy Town, USA."
Reviewed By NewfiePupLover - Des Moines, United States
We visited the USS Midway on our way to the airport when heading out of San Diego from our Spring Break trip, and I'm glad that we did. Our young kids (8, 8 & 6) enjoyed the airplanes on display and walking through the various decks of the ships, including the internal warfare room, map rooms, etc. The individual audio tour packs (like an iPod) were excellent and allowed each person to listen and learn about all aspects of the ship, the aircraft, personal stories from soldiers who worked on the ship, war stories, etc. There is a great gift shop on the ship, and there is also food available as well as water & soda machines placed throughout the ship. I would highly recommend this site for anyone interested in history, but really for just about anyone of any age. It was a great experience. We were on the ship for about 2 hours, although if you had the time you could spend an entire day looking around and interacting with all of the staff/volunteers and exhibits.
3. Harbor Drive Bridge
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
The pedestrian bridge is a relatively new arrival on the San Diego scene; it crosses the train tracks and 6 lanes of traffic on the Harbor Drive roadway. It is a gleaming, futuristic, space age wonder and ranks at the top of the longest bridges of its kind in the world. The specifics are that the bridge is 550 feet long and the single pylon post is slanted at a 60 degree angle. It looks more like a giant ship's prow pulling into port or maybe it looks like it should be falling down, but what it is ... is nothing short of absolutely captivating. Views from the bridge are 360 degree views of San Diego. The bridge was completed in 2011 making this the new kid on the block (or the strikingly elegant elephant in the room). It is as beautiful at night as it is during the day.
4. Embarcadero
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
This walkway along San Diego's waterfront gives visitors great views of downtown and a chance to choose from many restaurants along the way.
Reviewed By GlobalGypsy_13 - San Diego, United States
Walking along the Embarcadero is a great visual delight with sweeping views of the bay and easy to do with wide sidewalks. If you're there on a Saturday morning, you can shop the fish market of locally sourced seafood that's on a pier located just beyond Tuna Harbor and almost adjacent to Seaport Village. Go early for the best selection and metered parking is free prior to 10 a.m.
5. San Diego Bay Walk
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4.5 based on 876 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
This time we cruised into San Diego on the Princess Cruise Lines. We walked from the cruise terminal to Seaport Village/Hyatt Regency area. This is a splendid walk by the bay. We saw the skyline, Midway, military statues, tuna fishing fleet, and more. The wal is very pleasant.
6. San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Discover the best kept secret in downtown San Diego. The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing Chinese and Chinese American art, culture and history. Exhibits include a hand-carved bed that belonged to a Chinese warlord, a 1500-year-old limestone Buddha head, a tranquil Asian garden and koi pond, intricate miniature models of old Chinatown buildings, and there are always new exhibits in our new extension building.
Reviewed By GlobalGypsy_13 - San Diego, United States
This small museum on a downtown corner tells the story of the Chinese in San Diego through objects & a courtyard garden with sculptures and a koi pond; at 9 a.m. on Saturdays all are welcome to a free Tai Chi/Qi Gong class.. There's also an active monthly lecture program at a nearby building and a special exhibit in the annex across the street. The fun dragon show just closed (Jan. 2020) and next up is Chinese children paintings. Admission includes all 3 venues. There's a small gift counter in the annex and metered street parking. For a memorable cultural experience head to the Gaslamp area in downtown San Diego.
7. San Diego Convention Center
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4.5 based on 838 reviews
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
We came for the annual auto show but you don’t have to attend a convention to come here. The outside and the circumference of the convention center is quite accessible. Many fitness buffs actually come here to use the steep steps of the convention center to workout. Additionally many visitors local and out of towner would climb the steps to near the top where is a balcony like area to enjoy the amazing scenic view of the San Diego Bay and mariner next to it. You can also get an awesome view of the San Diego Bay Bridge. The sunset views are particularly beautiful. On the other side you can get a nice view of part of downtown San Diego and nearby Petco Park.
8. San Pasqual Winery Seaport Village
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Winery tasting room featuring locally made, award wining wines. The winery itself is a small, family owned urban winery located just east of downtown San Diego in the Village of La Mesa.
