San Diego contains nature parks, zoos and museums. The city features historic districts including Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. San Diego Zoo houses 3500 animals, while Balboa Park offers gardens and museums. La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach provide water sports areas. Torrey Pines and Sunset Cliffs nature reserves border the coast. SeaWorld and the Midway Museum stand among main attractions.
Balboa Park, San Diego, USA
This facility spans 40 hectares with enclosures for 3500 animals, including many endangered species in natural habitat settings.
San Diego, USA
This cultural park contains 17 museums, botanical gardens, performance venues and a Spanish artisan quarter across 490 hectares.
San Diego, USA
A marine park with dolphins, orcas and sea lions that presents water attractions and aquariums with animals from all oceans.
San Diego, USA
A military museum on a former naval vessel with 29 restored aircraft and historical naval equipment from its service period.
San Diego, USA
A historic park with authentic buildings from California's Mexican period. Traditional craftspeople work here and Mexican restaurants operate on site.
San Diego, USA
A small bay with sandy beach between limestone cliffs. A popular spot for swimming and snorkeling, with a colony of sea lions.
San Diego, USA
A beach section with fine sand and a wooden boardwalk. The promenade provides access to restaurants, shops and volleyball courts.
San Diego, USA
A district with 19th century architecture in downtown. The streets host restaurants, bars, theaters and art galleries.
San Diego, USA
Historical district of Italian immigrants with restaurants, delicatessens and cafes. The Mercato farmers market operates every Saturday.
San Diego, USA
Natural park with 20 hectares of land, steep cliffs and hiking paths along the coast. Viewpoints provide ocean views.
San Diego, USA
Protected area with rare Torrey pines and a coastal lagoon. The grounds contain 5 miles of marked trails and beaches.
Balboa Park, San Diego, USA
Museum with collections of European, Asian and American art since 1926. The holdings include 20000 works from the 19th century.
Mission Beach, San Diego, USA
Entertainment park from 1925 with a wooden roller coaster, swing ship, rides and an arcade near the beach.
San Diego, USA
District with a two-mile sandy beach, surf schools and restaurants next to the walking path.
La Jolla, San Diego, USA
Research center with saltwater tanks, laboratory facilities and marine science exhibitions from the Scripps Institute.
La Jolla, San Diego, USA
A marine research pier measuring 1070 feet long, constructed in 1988 to replace the initial 1916 dock.
Encinitas, USA
The garden contains collections of 4000 plant species across 37 acres of land. Sectioned areas display Mediterranean flora, succulents and a tropical rainforest.
Point Loma, USA
The monument stands on a 420-foot cliff overlooking San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. A museum displays the history of maritime explorers.