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#1 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Ship
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- Jul 20, 2008 "Most fun in San Diego!"
- Jul 9, 2008 "What a cool experience"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Fantastic experience for all ages"
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#2 of 260 attractions in San Diego
One of the most popular urban parks in the United States, this bucolic paradise is packed with an array of attractions, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Attraction type: Garden; Park; Sports complex; Urban park; Museum complex; Playground; Zoo; Theater; Golf course
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- Jun 25, 2008 "Photographer's paradise"
- Mar 30, 2008 "Balboa Park: Anything BUT a "Rocky" Experience!"
- Feb 8, 2008 "Beautiful spot in San Diego"
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#3 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.
Attraction type: Monument; Lighthouse; National park; Other; Park
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- Jul 13, 2008 "Knock Your Socks Off Views"
- Jun 17, 2008 "Enjoyed the view"
- Jun 16, 2008 "Great view, history, nature, what more could you want?"
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#4 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Park
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- Apr 1, 2007 "Cowles Mountain"
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#5 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Museum that celebrates the important role of art as a way of enriching lives by featuring American, Dutch and Flemish, French, Italian paintings and Russian Icons.
Attraction type: Art museum; Museum; Other
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- Apr 25, 2008 "wonderful!!!!!"
- Jan 6, 2007 "An excellent small gallery !"
- Feb 10, 2006 "Small but good art gallery"
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#6 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Museum's emphasis is on the history of flight, from the days of hot-air balloons to the Spirit of St. Louis to today's space shuttles.
Attraction type: Transportation museum; Specialty museum; Science museum; Other
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- Nov 21, 2007 "If you are in San Diego don't forget the Aerospace Museum"
- Apr 1, 2007 "Huge quantity of high quality exhibits"
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#7 of 260 attractions in San Diego
The San Diego Maritime Museum is home to the world's oldest sailing vessel that still sails - "The Star of India". This beautiful square rigger can be visited on the waterfront in downtown San...
Attraction type: Maritime museum
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- Jul 15, 2008 "One of the best maritime museums in the country"
- Apr 20, 2008 "This is a great place to visit, lots to see for one price"
- Nov 21, 2007 "The best deal in San Diego"
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#8 of 260 attractions in San Diego
This glorious instrument, with 4,445 pipes, was a gift from the Spreckels brothers to the city of San Diego.
Attraction type: Performance
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- Dec 10, 2007 "Superb Sunday Concert"
- Nov 13, 2007 "Music and sunshine"
- Jun 13, 2005 "Fabulous concert outdoors"
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#9 of 260 attractions in San Diego
The San Diego Zoo is truly one of America's treasures. With it's long history of research and bree... of rare animals, the San Diego Zoo is much more than a Zoo. It is a glimpse in to how zoologists
Attraction type: Zoo; Wildlife park; Garden; Tram; Other
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- Jul 18, 2008 "The Zoo- With Little Ones"
- Jul 13, 2008 "SanDiegocharter to Zoo - Best Zoo in Country"
- Jul 9, 2008 "OK Zoo"
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#10 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Spa
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- Mar 23, 2008 "Real Men Do Like Spas"
- Oct 8, 2007 "My favorite! A must for those living in or visiting San Diego!"
- Oct 3, 2007 "Top Spa in San Diego"
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#11 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a great place for some short hikes with great views of the coastline. If you are lucky you might spot some bottlenosed dolphins or migrating whales. Parking fee is $8...
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Beach; Geological formation; Hiking trail; Scenic/historic walking area
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- Jul 26, 2007 "Must see"
- Jul 18, 2007 "Great way to spend a day"
- Jul 3, 2007 "Beautiful Beach"
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#12 of 260 attractions in San Diego
A 16-block national historic district that offers visitors a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as an eyeful of Victorian architecture.
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Scenic/historic walking area; Specialty shop; Historic village; Historic walking area
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- Oct 14, 2007 "its a gay place"
- Jul 3, 2007 "Romantic and Historic"
- Mar 9, 2007 "Must Do in SD"
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#13 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Gay bar; Dance club/disco
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- Mar 8, 2007 "wow"
Attraction type: Flea/street market; Ferry; Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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#15 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Located in Balboa Park, this center is home to many art galleries and studios.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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- Jun 28, 2007 "Spanish Village is Great!"
- Nov 23, 2006 "Relaxing Beautiful Village Of Shops"
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#16 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Home to a plethora of fabulously talented sea creatures including the famous killer whale Shamu.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Aquarium; Wildlife park
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Great shows but a bit crowded"
- Jul 10, 2008 "SeaWorld with 8 year old in July"
- Jun 29, 2008 "Fabulous Shows"
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#17 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Sep 3, 2002 "Amazing!"
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#18 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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- Jul 2, 2008 "Great Park, But Bring Some Money"
- Sep 18, 2007 "Nice Park, but there are better ones out there."
- Sep 15, 2007 "Qualcomm, how little I miss ye"
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#19 of 260 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Museum; Specialty museum; Military museum
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- Oct 21, 2007 "Favorite Part of the Trip"
- Jul 13, 2007 "A Must See if you're in town"
- Mar 25, 2007 "Midway was a great time"
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#20 of 260 attractions in San Diego
A lookout point above San Diego Bay and home of the Cabrillo monument.
Attraction type: Geological formation; Scenic/historic walking area
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- Apr 9, 2007 "I must!!!!"
- Apr 1, 2007 "Good view, problem with hours"
- Mar 4, 2007 "Breezy and Beautiful"
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