Located on the Pacific Coast in Southern California, San Diego is a city that is famous for its beaches, warm climate, and beautiful parks. You cannot have a dull moment if you are fond of outdoor activities when you are in San Diego. This is because there are so many beautiful places in and around San Diego where you can have a wonderful time during your vacation.
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo is the place where you should be if you are with your family and kids. Located inside the famous Balboa Park, this zoo is one of the largest zoos in the whole of America. You can see many exotic animals including the white pandas in this zoo. There are many hills and a canyon along which the zoo has been built. Kids will enjoy the animal enclosures that have been created to simulate natural environment for the creatures.
Seaworld
Seaworld is one of the most famous tourist attractions of San Diego. Located in Mission Bay on the waterfront, this beautiful structure has been there since the 60’s. Kids can enjoy wonderful sea creatures like whales, sharks, dolphins, and sea lions in Seaworld. It also contains lots of joy rides and water slides for the full entertainment of the whole family. It has an aquarium where you can see large sea creatures through a tunnel.
Seaport Village
This is a beautiful place in San Diego to spend your afternoon. Located on the waterfront, this village contains many shops, boutiques, and restaurants to shop and have wonderful food. There are many beaches where tables have been laid out for families to enjoy picnics. There are also mesmerizing performances given by artists for the visitors.
San Diego Museum of Art
Do not miss this wonderful building if you are a lover of history and art. You will find some mesmerizing Spanish busts and statues here made of silver and terracotta. There are also busts of famous painters from Spain whose works are exhibited inside this museum. There are antique pieces collected from around the world dating back to more than 7000 years inside this museum.
Point Loma and Cabrillo National Monument
This is a historic monument where you find a large statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who arrived at this place way back in 1542. His historic voyage is told to the visitors through exhibits and displays at this national monument. There is also a historic Lighthouse in this monument.
