• San Diego Zoo
  

  
  The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park housing over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species. San Diego Zoo pioneered the concept of open-air, cageless exhibits that re-create natural animal habitats. It is one of the few zoos in the world that houses the giant panda.
  
  

• Balboa Park
  

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

• SeaWorld San Diego
  

  
  SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park. It features 26 animal habitats, 10 rides, 20 shows, 2 play areas, 4 special limited-time events, and 11 "distinctive experiences" (including special experiences such as swimming with dolphins).
  
  

• San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  

  
  San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, near Escondido. It is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County.
  
  

• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
  

  
  Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California, is a state protected historical park in San Diego.
  
  

• USS Midway Museum
  

  
  The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway.
  
  

• Legoland
  

  
  Legoland California is a theme park and miniature park located in Carlsbad, California, 15km from San Diego. It is based around the Lego toy brand.
  
  

• Mission San Diego de Alcalá
  

  
  Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá was the first Franciscan mission in the Las Californias Province of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
  
  

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