Popular Things to Do in San Diego, CA on Your Vacation

Popular Things to Do in San Diego, CA on Vacation

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Located along the coast of Southern California, San Diego is a vibrant and diverse community that combines laid-back beach vibes with a lively urban atmosphere. Photo: jbyard/DepositPhotos Photo: jbyard/DepositPhotos Learn more

With 17 miles of coastline and nearly year-round sunshine, San Diego is a beach vacation filled with adventure, culture, and nightlife. Whether in the city with friends, on a family vacation, or traveling solo, things to do in San Diego, California, are plentiful! Photo: ronniechua/DepositPhotos Photo: ronniechua/DepositPhotos Learn more

Let’s dive deep into some of the most popular things to do in San Diego while on vacation! Photo: Sean Mullowney Photo: Sean Mullowney Learn more

Belmont Park & Mission Beach

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USS Midway Museum

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Historic Gaslamp Quarter

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Old Town

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Hotel del Coronado

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