Balboa Park
When it comes to San Diego attractions, Balboa Park is the one you should not miss. As the city’s most important cultural destination and America’s biggest urban cultural park, it’s home to wonderful performing arts centers, as well as California’s best collection of museums.
Little Italy
Highlights in this hilly neighborhood include the San Diego Firehouse Museum, Amici Park and its recipe tables, and excellent nightlife spots like M Winehouse and Waterfront Bar. Don’t miss the lively Mercato Farmers’ Market every Saturday, fresh meats, colorful fruits and vegetables, and bright flowers.
La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores is a sandy beach approximately 1 mile long located in the community of La Jolla. In summer, waves at this beach are usually the most gentle of all San Diego beaches.
Old Town San Diego
History buffs—and lovers of Mexican food—shouldn’t miss Old Town San Diego, a state historic park where old-timey exhibits and businesses pay tribute to California’s first people and the state’s Spanish settlers.