Top rated Things to dos in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 349 places from Things to do category.

Sort results by

Best  
🔥
Top rated  
🏆
 Most reviewed  
🤩
 Hidden gems  
💎
 Worst rated  
🤬
 Recently discovered  
🆕

Search radius

Categories


San Diego Skyline Viewpoint image
1
San Diego Skyline Viewpoint
Scenic spot
👍👍 If you're looking for that postcard photo of San Diego then this is the spot! Usually best around sunrise and/or sunset! I prefer sunrise because it's pretty quiet and the bay is pretty calm for the building reflections to show!
4.90 (742 reviews) (~2.12 km from centre)
Dog Beach Ocean Beach image
2
Dog Beach Ocean Beach
Dog park
👍👍 Wonderful place to take your dog. Stroll the shore, listen to the waves, play fetch, let your dog go swimming, or just bring a chair and let you dog find new friends. I keep going back here to relax and let our dog run around. Stop, pet some new dogs. Talk to the owners and here some of their unique...
4.90 (567 reviews) (~9.31 km from centre)
Sunset Cliffs Beach image
3
Sunset Cliffs Beach
Scenic spot
👍👍 Beautiful place to visit, if in San Diego! Parking can be difficult if you are visiting near sunset. Follow the stairs down and walk along the water. So much to see. I recommend checking this place out!!
4.90 (405 reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)
Stairs to lookout on Sunset Cliffs image
4
Stairs to lookout on Sunset Cliffs
Tourist attraction
4.90 (74 reviews) (~8.8 km from centre)
San Diego Sailing Adventures - Sail Liberty image
5
San Diego Sailing Adventures - Sail Liberty
Boat tour agency
👍👍 My boyfriend took me on a truly remarkable and romantic sailboat tour around the San Diego harbor. Sailing in San Diego is so sweet and enjoyable. Captain Phillip was kind and ensured we had snacks and drinks for our little adventure. He knows how to make people feel safe on the water his profession...
4.90 (71 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)
The Studio Door image
6
The Studio Door
Art gallery
👍👍 Wow, who knew such talent was so close to home. I feel in love with more than one work of art while at a showing. $ amount, worth the admission who knows, you might get lucky and observe or wittiness, a breathtaking work from this gallery. Recommended you attend at least ounce.
4.90 (55 reviews) (~3.4 km from centre)
Embarcadero Marina Park North image
7
Embarcadero Marina Park North
Park
👍👍 Nice park and the view of the bay. Paid parking paid $1 for an hour. You can also see the sunset.
4.90 (51 reviews) (~1.3 km from centre)
Fat Woody Coronado Beach Cruiser Experience image
8
Fat Woody Coronado Beach Cruiser Experience
Tour operator
4.90 (33 reviews) (~3.01 km from centre)
Embarcadero Marina Park image
9
Embarcadero Marina Park
Park
👍👍 Love San Diego, not only because of the beautiful scenery, but also because I lost my phone and was sent back by a stranger. People who work at seaport village are amazing!
4.90 (32 reviews) (~1.23 km from centre)
Balboa Park image
10
Balboa Park
Park
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
4.80 (72K reviews) (~2.52 km from centre)
USS Midway Museum image
11
USS Midway Museum
Maritime museum
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
4.80 (45K reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)
Cabrillo National Monument image
12
Cabrillo National Monument
Park
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
4.80 (11.4K reviews) (~8.92 km from centre)
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park image
13
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Park
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
4.80 (7.2K reviews) (~8.65 km from centre)
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center image
14
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 There's plenty of parking. There's clean restrooms here. There's a snack vending machine area. There's a gift shop, a museum of artifacts, and an auditorium. There are park rangers on site to assist. All points of interest are within walking distance from the visitor's center. Tho, it is easier just...
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~8.6 km from centre)
Old Point Loma Lighthouse image
15
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Museum
Among the West Coast's first lighthouses, with interactive exhibits & views of the San Diego bay.
4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~8.89 km from centre)
Mormon Battalion Historic Site image
16
Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Historical landmark
Interpretive center commemorating a group of Mormons in the Army during the Mexican-American War.
4.80 (2.4K reviews) (~5.03 km from centre)
Sunset Cliffs Cave image
17
Sunset Cliffs Cave
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely Gorgeous!! Check the times for low tide before going to the cave for safety. Be extra careful when going down to the cliffs. Walking to get to the caves can be slippery, expect to get wet. It’s was a great day exploring the caves!!!
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~8.9 km from centre)
Centennial Park image
18
Centennial Park
Park
Sweeping panoramas from an expansive lawn with benches, a rose garden & a small beach.
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~2.17 km from centre)
Civita Park image
19
Civita Park
City park
Popular city park with a splash pad, food trucks, several playgrounds & an amphitheater.
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~7.01 km from centre)
Sunset Cliffs image
20
Sunset Cliffs
Scenic spot
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~8.92 km from centre)
Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps




Categories

Cities near San Diego

View all places in United States

Last updated:
( )