San Diego Area Attractions & Events
Discover The Excitement Of Nearby San Diego Attractions
From world-class shopping to killer whales, San Diego tourist attractions are as remarkable for their diversity as they are for their magic. Cheer on the Padres from the stands at Petco Park, or visit creatures great and small at the renowned San Diego Zoo. Whether you're here with the family or on a romantic getaway, our proximity to San Diego attractions will provide you with endless opportunity to create unforgettable moments. Take advantage of our central location, and enjoy access to destinations that include:
- Balboa Park (.5 miles) - Home to 15 museums, entertainment venues and scenic gardens
- Little Italy (.6 miles) - Historic Italian neighborhood with fantastic dining and shopping
- Gaslamp District (1 mile) - Stroll this historic San Diego neighborhood with fabulous dining, unique shopping and galleries
- Petco Park Stadium (1.1 miles) - San Diego Padres MLB home games are played here!
- Horton Plaza Shopping Mall (1.1 miles) - Shop over 130 famous brand name stores
- Seaport Village (1.5 miles) - Stroll scenic walkways, a historic collection of shops and restaurants and enjoy romantic sunsets
- Hillcrest Neighborhood (1.6 miles) - One of San Diego's oldest communities offers an eclectic array of trendy stores, fabulous salons and spas, award-winning restaurants
San Diego Zoo (2.5 miles) See exotic animals from around the world!- Fashion Valley Mall (3.3 miles) - Fantastic shopping with over 200 retail stores, 5 full-service restaurants and a food court as well as an 18-screen AMC theatre
- San Diego Convention Center (3.6 miles) - San Diego's premier meeting and conference facility
- Sea World (5.6 miles) - Home of Shamu® the giant whale!
- Viejas Arena (formerly Cox Arena) (10 miles) - San Diego State University's sports and entertainment venue
- Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (formerly Coors Amphitheatre) (16 miles) - Major concerts and entertainment venue
- Legoland California (33 miles) - Family fun with 50 super rides, shows and attractions
Concerts, festivals, theater performances, baseball games…the San Diego events calendar is always brimming with fun and excitement. Get your fill of crawfish and zydeco at the 7th annual Gator by the Bay, or watch for celebrities at the San Diego Film Festival. Or, simply take a stroll through downtown and soak up the culture of surrounding shops, cafés, and restaurants. With year-round sunshine and gorgeous weather, it's always the perfect time to experience the fun things to do in San Diego.
Click here to visit our Exciting San Diego Events Page with a link to a San Diego events calendar.
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