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Attraction / Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club

Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club

Designed by Arnold Palmer, this uniquely landscaped course incorporates natural elements that blend in neatly with the protected Batiquitos Lagoon nearby. The course is 7,007 yards…

Attraction / The Gondola Company

The Gondola Company

This unique business operates from Loews Coronado Bay Resort, plying the canals and marinas of a nearby luxury waterside community. The gondolas are crafted according to centuries-old…

Attraction / Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

Well off the beaten track for tourists, but only 8 miles from downtown San Diego, this is one of the nation's largest urban parks. Encompassing some 5,800 acres, it includes abundant…

Attraction / Old Town State Historic Park

Old Town State Historic Park

Dedicated to re-creating the early life of the city from 1821 to 1872, this is where San Diego's Mexican heritage shines brightest. The community was briefly Mexico's informal capital…

Attraction / Torrey Pines State Reserve

Torrey Pines State Reserve

The rare Torrey pine tree grows in only two places in the world: Santa Rosa Island, 175 miles northwest of San Diego, and here, at the north end of La Jolla. Even if the twisted shape…

Attraction / Chula Vista Nature Center

Chula Vista Nature Center

Overshadowed by SeaWorld and the zoo, this wonderful interactive nature center highlights the plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and the surrounding wetlands. Featuring…

Attraction / Knott's Soak City USA

Knott's Soak City USA

Themed to replicate Southern California's surfer towns of the 1950s and 1960s, this 32-acre water park has more than 20 slides of all shapes and sizes, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, a…

Attraction / Xplore Offshore

Xplore Offshore

There are only two small boats in this fleet, and the one to ride is the tricked-out RIB (rigid-inflatable boat), similar to the crafts used by the U.S. Navy SEALS. Capable of cruising…

Attraction / Lamb's Players Theatre

Lamb's Players Theatre

One of the few professional companies in the country with a true resident ensemble, Lamb's was established in 1971. It features five shows annually at its 350-seat main stage in…

Attraction / La Jolla Music Society

La Jolla Music Society

This well-respected organization has been bringing marquee names to San Diego since 1968. About half of the 40-plus annual shows are held October through May in the 500-seat Sherwood…

Attraction / Diversionary Theatre

Diversionary Theatre

Diversionary was founded in 1986 and focuses on plays with GLBT themes. The 104-seat theater is in the charming neighborhood of University Heights, 2 blocks north of El Cajon…

Attraction / Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado

Built in 1888, this turreted Victorian seaside resort remains an enduring, endearing national treasure. Whether you are staying here, dining here, or simply touring the grounds and…

Attraction / Centro Cultural de la Raza

Centro Cultural de la Raza

This building has a less glamorous provenance than most other park facilities -- it's an old water storage tank built during World War II. The circular structure is now festooned with…

Attraction / El Campo Santo

El Campo Santo

Behind an adobe wall along San Diego Avenue is San Diego's first cemetery, established in 1850. This small plot is the final resting place for Yankee Jim Robinson, a local troublemaker…

Attraction / Belmont Park

Belmont Park

This seaside amusement park was opened in 1925 by business tycoon John D. Spreckels. No, it wasn't quite the magnanimous gesture it seems; it was actually a real estate scheme to lure…

Attraction / Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

Founded in 1899, this is 1 of only 16 nonprofit membership libraries in the United States. Year-round, it hosts exceptional art exhibits, intimate concerts (from jazz and classical to…

Hotel / Tower23

Tower23

This modernist oceanfront property offers luxe accommodations in the heart of Pacific Beach. Rooms are chic, favoring white walls, broad windows, and clean lines, with teak furnishings…

Hotel / La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel

Aaah…La V. This luxury hotel overlooking La Jolla Cove has been a local landmark since its debut in 1926. A Mediterranean-style beauty framed by lush bougainvillea and palm trees, "The…

Hotel / Dolphin Hotel

Dolphin Hotel

This modest family operated mainstay close to the harbor offers clean and basic accommodations for budget-minded travelers. Rooms may be a tad small, but feature mini-fridges and…

Hotel / Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park Inn

This simple hotel on the bustling Pacific Beach boardwalk packs a solid value for travelers who prioritize beach access over a long list of fancy amenities. Large contemporary rooms…

Hotel / The Lodge at Torrey Pines

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

This picturesque luxury resort on a coastal bluff north of La Jolla is a monument to the California Craftsman architectural tradition. Kilted doormen usher you through stained-glass…

Hotel / Keating House

Keating House

This welcoming bed-and-breakfast occupies a well-preserved, 1880s-era Queen Anne Victorian mansion only blocks away from Balboa Park. All the rooms—six in the main house, three in the…

Hotel / Glorietta Bay Inn

Glorietta Bay Inn

If the Hotel del Coronado strikes you as overblown (and overpriced), consider a stay with its charming neighbor across the street. The stately white mansion, built in 1908 by sugar…

Hotel / The Pearl Hotel

The Pearl Hotel

Built on the bones of a 1959 motel, this boutique hotel draws budget travelers who dig its groovy, mid-century modern vibe. Most rooms sport platform beds, Kartell desks, and vintage…

Hotel / Andaz Hotel

Andaz Hotel

If you're looking to score a velvet-roped nightlife destination and sexy and sleek accommodations all in one package, check out this trendy spot. Rooms feature modern décor, dark…