49 FUN Things to do in San Diego

With its incomparable weather and numerous attractions, parks and landmarks, San Diego County provides an endless selection of activities for people of all ages, all year long!

1. Venture on a safari at the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park. 619-234-3153.
2. Meet Shamu and his friends at Sea World. 619-226-3901.
3. Enjoy a Padres game at San Diego's new baseball field, Petco Park. 888-MY PADRES.
4. Cheer for your home team at a San Diego Charger football game. 858-874-4500.
5. Beat the summer head at Soak City Water Park's wave pool, 16 slides, river and interactive play area. 619-661-7373.
6. Build yourself some family fun at Legoland. 760-918-5346.
7. Ride the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster in Mission Bay's Belmont Park. 858-488-1549.
8. Catch a wave at the new Wave House at Mission Beach. 858-228-9283.
9. Visit the Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum in La Jolla. 858-534-3474.
10. Fly a kite along the grassy field at Tecolote Shores at Mission Bay Park. 619-235-1169.

11. Catch a breath taking 360 degree Omnimax film at the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center. 619-238-1233.
12. Visit the historic USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. 619-544-9600.
13. Take a walk on the Oceanside Pier. www.oceanside-ca.com
14. Rent rollerblades or a bike and people watch on the Boardwalk in Mission Beach. www.missionbeachonline.com
15. Hike up Cowles Mountain for a panoramic ocean view at Mission Trails Regional Park. www.mtrp.org
16. Explore La Jolla Cove's tide pools during low tide, or walk through the caves. www.lajolla.com
17. Go on a bird watching tour at the Torrey Pines State Reserve on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 858-755-2063.
18. Stargaze from the Mt. Palomar Observatory. 626-395-4033.
19. Explore one of the area's few remaining salt-water marshes at the Chula Vista Nature Center. 619-409-5900.
20. Catch one of the best downtown views from the 40th floor of the Manchester Grand Hyatt. 619-232-1234.

21. Attend a concert. Many are listed in local newspapers and magazines and the Reader. www.sdreader.com
22. Take a ghostly tour of the Whaley House in Old Town. 619-297-9327.
23. Visit the Mt. Soledad Veteran's Memorial. www.soledadmemorial.com
24. Learn about San Diego's Heritage at Presidio Park and the Serra Museum. 619-297-3258.
25. Visit the first church in California at the San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcala. 619-281-8449.
26. Stroll through the Prado in Balboa Park and take in a museum or two. 619-239-0512.
27. Get a birds-eye-view of the county via helicopter. 800-345-6737.
28. Visit the Cabrillo National Monument and the lighthouse at Point Loma. 619-557-5450.
29. Take a horse drawn carriage ride from Seaport Village along the waterfront or in the Gaslamp Quarter. 619-239-8080
30. Take a scenic drive across the Coronado Bay Bridge. www.coronado.ca.us

31. Enjoy free music at the Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park at 2pm on Sundays. www.balboapark.org
32. View the downtown skyline from the sea on one of the Harbor Excursions. 800-442-7847.
33. Explore seafaring history at the Star of India museum on Harbor Drive. 619-234-9153.
34. Get a great deal at the Las Americas Mall outlet center in San Ysidro. 619-934-8400.
35. Take the ferry across San Diego Harbor to the Ferry Landing Marketplace in Coronado. 619-234-4111.
36. Explore Julian and its quaint antique shops, frontier architecture and stuff yourself on fresh-baked apple pie. 760-765-1857.
37. Check out the vendors at Kobey's Swap Meet at the Sports Arena (Thursday through Sunday). 619-226-0650.
38. See the colorful wonders at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. 760-431-0352.
39. Go fishing at one of the county's many freshwater lakes. www.sandiego.gov/water/recreation
40. View seals in their natural habitat at Seal Beach, Children's Pool, in La Jolla. www.lajolla.com

41. Take an invigorating hike up Iron Mountain in Poway. www.ci.poway.ca.us
42. Take your best friend for a walk on Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. 619-551-4400.
43. Attend free fly-fishing lessons on Sunday mornings from 9 to noon at Lake Murray in La Mesa. 619-668-2050.
44. Take a scenic drive on the Sunrise Highway to Mt. Laguna for a hike, bike or picnic. 619-445-6235 ext. 3440.
45. Watch the sunrise or set from atop of Mt. Helix in La Mesa. www.cityoflamesa.com
46. Take a drive on the Silver Strand to Imperial Beach or just camp on the strand. www.cityofib.com
47. Take a tour of the Arco Olympic Training Center. 619-482-6222.
48. Ride the Amtrak/Coaster up the Shoreline. 800-266-6883.
49. Take the San Diego Trolley to many malls tourist spots and other destinations in the county. www.sdcommute.com

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