What is There to Do in San Diego? 3 of the Best Activities

Are you wondering what is there to do in San Diego? If yes, you should check out our list of places to see and things to do by clicking here.

Are you wondering what is there to do in San Diego? This coastal city is great for those who love hanging out in the sun and learning about local history and culture.

Keep reading to learn more about what to do on your visit to San Diego.

1. Mission and Pacific Beach

This stretch of shoreline is great for those who want to have a true Southern California experience. Loads of surfers enjoy the larger waves, sunbathers love to lay on the shore and the boardwalk nearby is a hotspot for bicyclists and skaters.

Belmont Park is a beachfront amusement park that separates these two beaches. This park features many arcades and rides and the historic Giant Dipper. This 100-year-old wooden roller coaster has been listed as a National Historic Landmark.

2. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

To get an authentic look at how San Diego was when it was first founded you should visit Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The reserve is located along the oceanfront and the protected topography features a wide variety of flora including America's rarest pine tree, the Torrey Pine.

The reserve is also home to salt marshes, some of the last existing ones in Southern California, and waterfowl refuges. There are plenty of great trails for hiking and opportunities to see the breathtaking badlands and sandstone ravines.

If you time your visit for during the spring you can also see all the wildflowers in full bloom.If you are wondering where the best places to eat are on your road trip to Torrey Pines then check out this itinerary from Tanama Tales.

3. Old Town San Diego

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will have you taking a trip back in time where the first Europeans settled in California. This mile-long stretch of land allows you to see what it was like to live in the different eras that make up Californias history, from the Spanish explorers to the California gold rush.

Some of the best stops to experience are the Whaley House which was originally built in 1857 and was a granary and then courthouse. Then head over to Casa de Estudillo which was built in the 1820s. This stop gives you a taste of the traditional decor and furniture of the time and how it would be to live over a hundred years ago.

The Junípero Serra Museum is one of the most famous landmarks in San Diego. Its stunning location on a hill in Presidio Park features some of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the city. If you are hungry you should grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants that feature authentic Mexican food and homemade tortillas.

Stop Asking What Is There to Do in San Diego and Visit Today!

These are only a few of the best sights to see on your next vacation. So stop asking "What is there to do in San Diego?" and get out there and see for yourself!

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Vibeke Johannessen

My name is Vibeke. A travel blogger and a photographer from Norway. I am posting about my journey around the world as well as my experiences living in Ecuador.

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