San Diego

Things to do in San Diego

16 attractions in San Diego with visit length, visitor rating and a live booking price, including USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.

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What to see in San Diego

USS Midway Museum

★ 4.9 (1,960)

USS Midway Museum: Skip The Line Ticket

★ 4.8 (1,241)

San Diego Zoo

★ 4.7 (248)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

★ 4.7 (247)

San Diego Zoo: Entry Ticket

★ 4.7 (232)

SeaWorld San Diego: Fast Track Ticket

★ 4.3 (132)

SeaWorld San Diego

★ 4.3 (119)

San Diego Cruises

★ 4.6 (95)

San Diego City Tours

★ 4.6 (48)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Entry Ticket

★ 4.4 (35)

Belmont Park

★ 4.0 (28)

Maritime Museum of San Diego

★ 4.4 (24)

San Diego Harbor: 2-Hour Cruise with Live Guide

★ 4.4 (19)

San Diego City Cards

★ 4.3 (19)

Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass

★ 4.2 (19)

Birch Aquarium: Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 (18)

Petco Park

★ 4.2 (17)

San Diego: 90-Minute Seal Tour with Amphibious Bus

★ 4.6 (15)

The Fleet Science Center: Fast Track Ticket

★ 4.3 (15)

San Diego Automotive Museum: Entry Ticket

★ 4.8 (13)

The Fleet Science Center

★ 4.2 (13)

San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

★ 4.4 (12)

San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley

★ 4.5 (10)

San Diego Automotive Museum

★ 5.0 (9)

Maritime Museum of San Diego: Entry Ticket

★ 4.9 (9)

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

★ 4.6 (9)

San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★ 4.9 (8)

Birch Aquarium

★ 4.8 (8)

San Diego CityPASS

★ 4.8 (8)

San Diego CityPASS: Choose 4 or 5 Attractions

★ 4.8 (8)

Petco Park Tour - Home of the San Diego Padres

★ 4.7 (7)

Go City San Diego Explorer Pass: Choose 2-7 Attractions including San Diego Zoo

★ 4.0 (7)

Museum of Illusions San Diego: Entry Ticket

★ 4.0 (7)

San Diego Bay: 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise

★ 4.8 (6)

Go City San Diego: All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions

★ 3.7 (6)

San Diego: Champagne Brunch Cruise with Dessert Buffet

★ 5.0 (5)

Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

★ 4.8 (4)

San Diego Bay: Dinner Cruise + 1 Drink

★ 4.8 (4)

Whaley House Museum

★ 4.5 (4)

San Diego Museum of Art: Entry Ticket

★ 4.0 (4)

San Diego Zoo & Safari Park: 2-Visit Pass

★ 5.0 (3)

Whaley House Museum: Daytime Self-Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

San Diego: Champagne Brunch Cruise

★ 4.3 (3)

Speed Boat Adventure San Diego

★ 3.7 (3)

Whaley House Museum: Haunted Guided Evening Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

Balboa Park: Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

★ 5.0 (1)

San Diego: City Lights Night Tour by Trolley

★ 5.0 (1)

San Diego Electric Bike Rental

★ 5.0 (1)

San Diego: Guided Yacht Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

★ 5.0 (1)

San Diego Harbor: Tall Ship Sailing Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Solana Beach: Guided E-bike Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Whaley House Museum: After-Hours Paranormal Investigation

★ 4.0 (1)

San Diego: Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

★ 3.0 (1)

Maritime Museum: Entry + 45-Minute Narrated Historic Bay Cruise

★ 1.0 (1)

San Diego Museum of Art

★ 5.0

Best of San Diego: E-Bike Tour

Coronado: History and Highlights Walking Tour

GoCar San Diego: Self-Guided Tour

Go City San Diego All-Inclusive Pass Plus with SeaWorld Access

Go City San Diego Essentials Pass: Choose 3 Attractions

iFLY Indoor Skydiving San Diego

La Jolla Cove: Self-Guided Driving Tour

La Jolla San Diego: Guided Kayak Tour for Two

Maritime Museum of San Diego: Entry Ticket + Swift Boat Naval History Tour

Petco Park: San Diego Padres Baseball Game

San Diego: 3-Course Dinner Cruise

San Diego Bike Rentals

San Diego City Card

San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Guided Food Tour

San Diego: Guided Ghost Bus Tour

San Diego: Guided Morning Yacht Cruise with Drinks

San Diego: Guided North Coast E-Bike Tour to Encinitas Moonlight Beach

San Diego Liberty Station: Guided Walking Tour

San Diego: Little Italy Food Tour

San Diego: Old Town Food Tour

San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Walking Tour

San Diego: Waterfront Walking Food Tour + Carousel Ride

Seaport And Little Italy: Running Tour

SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream

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Tickets & experiences in San Diego

Tickets for attractions in San Diego, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What are the top attractions in San Diego?
USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park are among the highest-rated. The best-rated is San Diego Automotive Museum (5.0/5). The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in San Diego?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in San Diego?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for San Diego?
With everything here, 3–4 days is comfortable. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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