Highest-rated things to do in San Diego, according to Tripadvisor
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Highest-rated things to do in San Diego, according to Tripadvisor
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated things to do in San Diego on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews.
#30. USS Midway Museum
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (25,371)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-5811
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-5811
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#29. San Diego Zoo
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (28,837)
- Type of activity: Zoos
- Address: 2929 Zoo Drive Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
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- Type of activity: Zoos
- Address: 2929 Zoo Drive Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
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#28. Balboa Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13,023)
- Type of activity: Parks • Gardens
- Address: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101-1660
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- Type of activity: Parks • Gardens
- Address: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101-1660
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#27. La Jolla Cove
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13,672)
- Type of activity: Beaches • Parks
- Address: 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3600
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- Type of activity: Beaches • Parks
- Address: 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3600
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#26. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,786)
- Type of activity: State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
- Address: 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037
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- Type of activity: State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
- Address: 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037
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#25. Petco Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,511)
- Type of activity: Sports Complexes • Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-7405
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- Type of activity: Sports Complexes • Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-7405
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#24. Cabrillo National Monument
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,872)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites • National Parks
- Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr Lands End Road, San Diego, CA 92106-3601
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- Type of activity: Historic Sites • National Parks
- Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr Lands End Road, San Diego, CA 92106-3601
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#23. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,476)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South Soledad Park, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South Soledad Park, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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#22. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,113)
- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd Rum Runner Point, San Diego, CA 92107-4015
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- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd Rum Runner Point, San Diego, CA 92107-4015
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#21. Coronado Bridge
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (5,793)
- Type of activity: Bridges
- Address: State Route 75 South Embarcadero, San Diego, CA 92101
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- Type of activity: Bridges
- Address: State Route 75 South Embarcadero, San Diego, CA 92101
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#20. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1,467)
- Type of activity: Cemeteries
- Address: 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-3602
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- Type of activity: Cemeteries
- Address: 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-3602
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#19. Point Loma
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,929)
- Type of activity: Historic Walking Areas • Geologic Formations
- Address: Lands End Road, San Diego, CA 92106
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- Type of activity: Historic Walking Areas • Geologic Formations
- Address: Lands End Road, San Diego, CA 92106
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#18. La Jolla Shores Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,717)
- Type of activity: Beaches • Parks
- Address: 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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- Type of activity: Beaches • Parks
- Address: 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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#17. Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,789)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums • Ships
- Address: 1492 N Harbor Dr Discovery Pier, San Diego, CA 92101-3309
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums • Ships
- Address: 1492 N Harbor Dr Discovery Pier, San Diego, CA 92101-3309
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#16. Old Point Loma Lighthouse
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,441)
- Type of activity: Lighthouses
- Address: Point Loma Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA 92107
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- Type of activity: Lighthouses
- Address: Point Loma Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA 92107
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#15. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (5,670)
- Type of activity: State Parks • Historic Walking Areas
- Address: 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110
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- Type of activity: State Parks • Historic Walking Areas
- Address: 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110
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#14. Torrey Pines Gliderport
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,455)
- Type of activity: Educational sites
- Address: 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr Gliderport Trail, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1004
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- Type of activity: Educational sites
- Address: 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr Gliderport Trail, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1004
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#13. Pacific Beach
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,300)
- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: not available
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- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: not available
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#12. SeaWorld
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (10,235)
- Type of activity: Amusement & Theme Parks • Aquariums
- Address: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
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- Type of activity: Amusement & Theme Parks • Aquariums
- Address: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
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#11. Little Italy
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,046)
- Type of activity: Neighborhoods
- Address: 1668 Columbia St From Laurel south to West A Street, San Diego, CA 92101-2502
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- Type of activity: Neighborhoods
- Address: 1668 Columbia St From Laurel south to West A Street, San Diego, CA 92101-2502
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#10. San Diego Bay Walk
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (905)
- Type of activity: Historic Walking Areas
- Address: The Embarcadero Seaport Village, San Diego, CA 92101
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- Type of activity: Historic Walking Areas
- Address: The Embarcadero Seaport Village, San Diego, CA 92101
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#9. Windansea Beach
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (586)
- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 6800 Neptune Place, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92083
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- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 6800 Neptune Place, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92083
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#8. Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,940)
- Type of activity: Natural History Museums • Aquariums
- Address: 2300 Expedition Way Scripps Institute, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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- Type of activity: Natural History Museums • Aquariums
- Address: 2300 Expedition Way Scripps Institute, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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#7. Seaport Village
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (4,722)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
- Address: 849 W Harbor Dr Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101-7744
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
- Address: 849 W Harbor Dr Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101-7744
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#6. Old Town San Diego
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,828)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: not available
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: not available
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#5. Botanical Building and Lily Pond
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,084)
- Type of activity: Gardens
- Address: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101-1660
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- Type of activity: Gardens
- Address: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101-1660
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#4. Mormon Battalion Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,020)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites
- Address: 2510 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110-2806
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- Type of activity: Historic Sites
- Address: 2510 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110-2806
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#3. Children's Pool
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,358)
- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 850 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4254
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- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 850 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4254
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#2. Torrey Pines State Beach
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (339)
- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: not available
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- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: not available
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#1. Mission Beach
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,042)
- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 3200 Ocean Front Walk Surfrider Square, San Diego, CA 92109
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- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 3200 Ocean Front Walk Surfrider Square, San Diego, CA 92109
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