The Best Places To See in San Diego

LOVE this zoo. So many options and happy animals all around. All the employees were so friendly and the sky lift was so amazing especially during sunset. There's also a tour bus that takes you around the greater area of the zoo and then you can get off (where it picked you up)and walk the rest and the middle of the zoo where the bus didn't go to. I live in Woodland Hills near LA and I would choose to come here over LA zoo any day.

If you are visiting San Diego this is a must see! This appeals to everyone but especially to those that are into military history and airplanes. Be sure to take the free tour on the top deck where you get see the control tower and the runway. A great way to start your visit is to go to the movie located on the right side of the entrance. It's 10 minutes long and has interesting background of the history of the carrier in WW II. My family spent 3 hours there, majority of the time in the lower level. Cool to see all of the various living spaces, dining areas, hospital, jail, etc...on this incredible ship. It was well worth the time and the price.

I've been here several time over my life and I always enjoy walking through and even at times smelling the grease of the engines of these planes. The museum is large and misleading from the front exterior so be prepared to stay away and explore all the different galleries. They wrap around the building (circular) so there is a lot to see including small galleries of paintings, models of aviation history and so on. The plane exhibit always has me excited to see the P51 mustang and the other WWII examples on display. Never forget what these planes and those brave soldiers have done for us and still do. Check the schedule but on each Tuesday of each month different museums are free.