San Diego, California is the perfect spot for families and couples. San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. The historical Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.

San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo is a world-famous zoo, and one of the biggest draws to San Diego. The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing 4,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres of Balboa Park leased from the City of San Diego. Wikipedia

At the San Diego Zoo you will great exhibits, great food and drinks, and during the summertime, added shows and events. Including nighttime at the Zoo, which has beautiful neon light displays once the sun goes down, music and plenty of entertainment for everyone.

Sea World

Sea World is great place for family fun. SeaWorld San Diego is located in Mission Bay Park, San Diego, California, United States. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park is multifaceted, animal-focused marine mammal park, oceanarium, and aquarium—with both indoor and outdoor aquatic exhibits. Wikipedia

Not only does Sea World offer aquatic exhibits and interaction with Marine life, you can also enjoy roller coasters, entertainment, and great food and drinks.

USS Midway

The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway. The ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California.

Experience naval aviation on the massive and stunning USS Midway. Not only does the USS Midway provide historical information, it’s a cool experience for kids and adults alike. Stand on the flight deck of the Midway and take in the beautiful views of San Diego.

Coronado Island

Coronado is a California resort city on a peninsula in San Diego Bay. It’s known for the grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888. Across from the hotel, the wide, flat Coronado Beach draws surfers and sunbathers. Its western stretch includes the leash-free Coronado Dog Beach. The Coronado Ferry Landing has shops, restaurants and a small beach.

The home of one San Diego’s naval bases and aircraft carriers, Coronado is a stunning sight to see. With beautiful beaches, great shopping and restaurants, the walkable Coronado is a great destination for tourist and locals alike. Also on the island is Centennial Park, which offers San Diego skyline views.

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo. Wikipedia

One of favorite spots to visit on the weekends is Balboa Park. It makes for a great place to walk, run, and to just enjoy nature. Also, hidden within Balboa Park are the Japanese Friendship Garden. For a small fee, you can enjoy the gardens and museum which celebrate Japanese culture and the friendship between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama.

San Diego Museums

Balboa Park boasts multiple museums that are educational, beautiful, fun, and quirky. Each museum has their own entrance fee or you can purchase a museums pass. Below you will find the museums to choose from.

San Diego Museum of Art

San Diego Natural History Museum

Museum of Us

The New Children’s Museum

San Diego Air and Space Museum

Torrey Pines State Beach

Torrey Pines State Beach is a public beach located in the San Diego, California community of Torrey Pines, south of Del Mar and north of La Jolla. Coastal erosion from the adjacent Torrey Pines State Reserve makes for a picturesque landscape.

You cannot visit San Diego without visiting one of the best beaches in the United States. Torrey Pines State Beach is stunning and provides unique coastal beauty, which is accessible for visitors.

Petco Park

Petco Park is a baseball stadium in Downtown San Diego, California. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres, and has also been used as a venue for concerts, soccer, golf, football, and rugby. The ballpark is located between Seventh and 10th Avenues south of J Street. Wikipedia

San Diego is the proud home of the Padres MLB team. Nothing says summer more than attending a baseball game and if you are going to go to a game, the gorgeous Petco Park is the place you want to be. Great location in downtown San Diego, great food, and a family friendly environment.

Liberty Station

Liberty Station is the former home San Diego’s naval bootcamp. It’s home to stylish bars, restaurants, and boutiques, as well as Liberty Public Market, filled with gourmet eateries and shops. There are also hotels, art galleries and several small museums at Liberty Station.

Liberty Station is a great spot to walk, bike, and dine along the waterfront. Live entertainment, outdoor yoga classes and event miniature golfing can often be found on the grounds.

Old Town

Old Town is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California.

Visiting Old Town is like stepping back in time. You get to enjoy the historical aspects of Old Time while shopping, eating great Mexican food, and exploring the eclectic surroundings.

Craft Brewery

San Diego, California, is widely known as the "Craft Beer Capital of the World". It boasts over 150 independent breweries and is renowned for its innovative and diverse beer scene, particularly its West Coast IPAs. If you are a beer lover, I have a list of my favorite 10 craft breweries in San Diego that you need to give a try.

Ballast Point

Little Miss Brewing

Stone Brewing

Novo Brazil Brewing

North Park Beer Company

AleSmith Brewing

3 Punk Brewing

Pure Project

East Village Brewing

Chula Vista Brewery

The city and county of San Diego has so much to offer any visitor and in my opinion is one of the best places to visit any time of year but especially for a summer vacation.

Tell me, what are your summer plans?

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