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USS Midway Museum
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Ollie #1 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 810 reviews

The USS Midway Museum is a real naval aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy for 47 years.  Large and very impressive, it has real jets and real airplanes up on... more »

Attraction type  Ships; Museums; Military Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
Ollie #2 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Owner description: Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles...... more » Owner description: Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles of unspoiled beaches, chaparral, elegant Torrey Pine trees and a lagoon vital to many species of migrating birds. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Beaches; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; State Parks
Distance  24.1 km from city centre
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Balboa Park
Ollie #3 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 475 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens; Playgrounds
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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San Diego Zoo
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Ollie #4 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 1,171 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Gardens
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Cabrillo National Monument
Ollie #5 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 238 reviews
Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  8.9 km from city centre
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Old Globe Theatre
Ollie #6 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
One of the nation's top regional theaters, the Old Globe continues to draw more than 300,000 people annually.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Ollie #7 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  9.4 km from city centre
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Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Ollie #8 of 187 attractions in San Diego
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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National Comedy Theatre
Ollie #9 of 187 attractions in San Diego
5 of 5 stars 103 reviews

The National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's nationally acclaimed improv comedy show.  Now in its 12th season, the National Comedy Theatre is the longest running show in San Diego... more »

Attraction type  Comedy Clubs; Performances
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Mission Beach
Ollie #10 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 130 reviews
Along with Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, Mission Beach forms the coastline of San Diego.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  10.9 km from city centre
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Petco Park
Ollie #11 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
Ollie #12 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 104 reviews

The Maritime Museum of San Diego 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... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Ships
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Mission Bay Park
Ollie #13 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
A 4,600-acre aquatic park dedicated to leisure and active sports.
Attraction type  Parks; Beaches
Distance  7.5 km from city centre
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Point Loma
Ollie #14 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
A lookout point above San Diego Bay and home of the Cabrillo monument.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Geologic Formations
Distance  8.5 km from city centre
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Coronado Bridge
Ollie #15 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 187 reviews
A beautiful bridge connecting San Diego to Coronado.
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Fort Rosecrans Cemetery
Ollie #16 of 187 attractions in San Diego
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  9.1 km from city centre
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Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Ollie #17 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: The Spreckels Organ and San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams. This organ with 4,518 pipes, was a gift from the Spreckels brothers to the city...... more » Owner description: The Spreckels Organ and San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams. This organ with 4,518 pipes, was a gift from the Spreckels brothers to the city of San Diego on January 1, 1914. Come visit for a free concert every Sunday at 2pm and afterwards you are invited inside the building to view the pipe chambers and historic photo gallery. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Botanical Building and Lily Pond
Ollie #18 of 187 attractions in San Diego
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Over 1,200 tropical and flowering varieties of plants are to be found beneath the domed, wooden-lath structure of the Botanical Building.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Ollie #19 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4 of 5 stars 310 reviews
Historic site in downtown San Diego that recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; State Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Pacific Beach
Ollie #20 of 187 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  11.8 km from city centre
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