Best places: Historical landmarks in National City, United States

Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.

Built in 1912, this hidden suspension footbridge provides views of the serene valley below.

Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.

Restored 1924 movie palace presents concerts, plays & other live performances in 1,300-seat theater.

Lofty tower with carvings & colorful tiles, plus guided history tours & city views from the top.

Iconic arched car & pedestrian bridge built in 1915, providing access to Balboa Park & museums.

Traditional merry-go-round built in 1910, with hand-carved animals & chance to catch the brass ring.

👍👍 I was there for some people I work with had their reenlistment at the Kissing Statue. There’s free parking before 10am.

Quirky, bi-level bar with a tin ceiling & homey vibe offering a wide range of wines & light bites.

This 1905 house exemplifies the Arts & Crafts movement, plus features period furniture & pottery.

👍 Nice historic landmark and over 100 year old tree

San Diego's LGBT community is celebrated by this permanent Pride Flag.

Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower.

👍👍 Beautiful area with incredible architecture structures. Place is spacious with so much to offer.

👍👍 The Plaza de Panama is a wonderful part of central Balboa Park. If you are wanting to go to Balboa Park this is the location you want to go to. great for people watching or enjoying a stroll or bite to eat. Ample green space, Japanese gardens, a botanical garden, museums, and street performers all i...

😐 Nice little place, about what you expect with a donation only entrance. I think that it felt a little more like an art museum where there was huge amounts of space not efficiently utilized. If the goal was history of San Diego, there were things that met that goal; however, a great deal more could...

👍👍 We were in San Diego for holidays. I found out that the waterfront is such a beautiful place for my morning run. While on the run, I passed by these beautiful memorials. I stopped at each of them to learn more. It was an overwhelming experience. Reading every word it said about the brave men and th...

😠 NOT A NICE STAY! Where to begin. Lazy crew only open up ship during low-tide every 80 years. Ship was outdated and rusty. Our bathroom was COMPLETELY flooded. Only thing on the menu was fish. Interior had way too much ocean decorations for our taste. When we went to the bridge to complain, the Capta...

👍👍 Only farm left in National City. Animals to see, butterfly and bee garden, orchard, farm ambiance right in the middle of the city.