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Top Things to Do in San Diego California

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If you’re planning a visit to San Diego, we wanted to share our ideas for some of the best things to do in San Diego, California. Whether you are coming here for the sandy beaches, naval history, family attractions, museums, or food culture, there is a lot to do here!

This isn’t going to be a comprehensive guide to absolutely everything to do in the city. Instead, we’re going to focus on the highlights that a first-time visitor to the city might want to see. This is geared to those who have one, two, or three days to explore San Diego.

There is so much to do in San Diego, so if you are lucky enough to be visiting for longer then you’ll have no trouble filling your time. But as a first-time visitor, you are probably wondering what the must-see sights and activities are, and hopefully this post will help you plan your time effectively.

We also include information for how to get around the city, where to stay in San Diego, and tips on saving money in San Diego.

Top Things to do in San Diego

This guide to things to do in San Diego covers attractions that should interest everyone. Whether you’re visiting San Diego alone, as a couple, or as a family, we think you’ll find plenty of options in this list.

USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

One of our favorite museums to visit in San Diego is the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. This museum is found, as the name suggests, on an actual US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Midway.

The USS Midway is a Midway-class aircraft carrier, which was commissioned in 1943 and saw 47 years of active service. That included service in the Vietnam War and the first Gulf War. She was decommissioned in 1992, and opened as a museum in San Diego in 2004.

Today, the USS Midway is one of the most popular attractions in San Diego, and the most popular naval warship museum in the USA. As well as the aircraft carrier herself, which is an incredible place to explore, she is also home to a great many aircraft.

A visit includes a self-guided audio tour narrated by former sailors which takes you all around the ship. There are also many information panels, volunteer-led talks, videos, a theatre and a number of flight simulators. All in all, this is a wonderful place to while away at least half a day, and well worth the experience.

You can book tickets for the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum online in advance here. It’s also included on the Go City San Diego passes.

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