3 Best Places To See in San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO ZOO

Since 1916

Zoo, Animals, Dining Events, Educational Programs, Summer Camp, Kinder Programs, Wildlife Sleepovers, Kid's Wild Night Out, Children's Birthday Parties, Teen Programs, School and Youth Groups, Teacher Resources, Activities, Balboa Park Mini Train, Skyfari, Kangaroo Bus, Play Areas, 4-D Theaters, Shows, Special Events, Picnics, Corporate & Weddings

Over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies - The botanical collection includes more than 700,000 exotic plants - More than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships representing more than a half-million people

Price: Adult (Ages 12 & Older) $54 & Child (Ages 3-11) $44

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zoo.sandiegozoo.org

(619) 231-1515

(619) 231-0251

Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

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One of the best zoos in the country. Plan to spend the whole day. It's spectacular. Instead of keeping the animals boxed in, their enclosures are as close to their original habitats as possible. They're famous for their pandas, their rotating exhibits, and animal rides. You can bring outside food&drink, so you can picnic at the zoo. There's tons to see- again, plan on a whole day rather than a few hours. The people are friendly, the animals are great, one of San Diego's best destinations.

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USS MIDWAY MUSEUM

910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Since 1992

Museum, Exhibitions, Education Resources, School and Youth Programs, Youth Programs, Teacher Programs, Student Programs, Activities, Battle of Midway Theater, Flight Simulators, Guided Island Tour, Junior Pilot Program, Catapult and Trap Talks, Overnight Adventure, Self-Guided Audio Tours, Events, Accessibility, Group Visit, Cafe & Gift Shop

Over 13,000 members, and hosts more than 700 events a year, including more than 400 active-duty Navy retirements, re-enlistments & changes of command - Approximately 50,000 students on field trips and 5,000 children in its overnight program annually

Discount: Hero Discount & Senior Discount: $10 Off an Individual Midway Membership - $20 Off a Family Midway Membership

social@midway.org

midway.org

(619) 544-9600

Mon - Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

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The USS Midway never fails to impress me. It is an awesome and unique museum that will make you proud to be an American. The museum is very large and is mostly self guided with the help of audio players you carry around with you. This is an area where they could definitely upgrade. This audio tour could be adapted as a smart phone app and allow users to listen with the devices they have. The highlight of the museum is the island tour which is docent led and is extremely informative and interesting. Also, the CIC part of the ship is very well done. You could do everything in a few hours, but you're best bet is to take your time and read/listen to all the information available.

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SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

Since 1963

Museum, Exhibits, Playing Movies, Aircraft a Spacecraft Collections, Image Collection, Special Collections, Film and Audio Archive Collections, Educational Programs, School Group Visits, Educator Resources, Workshops, Summer Camp, BEAM Tour Program, Flight Path Grill, Guided Tours, Gillespie Field Annex, Events, Birthday Parties & Gift Shop

Free Admission: Children 2 and Under, SDASM Members & Active Duty Military - One of the largest aviation museums in the nation, containing the third-largest collection of archives and library

Price: Adults (12 and Over) $19.75, Senior/Student/Retired Military W/ Id $16.75, Youth (3-11 Years) $10.75 & Max Flight Simulator $8 per Person

mparis@sdasm.org

sandiegoairandspace.org

(619) 234-8291

Mon - Sun 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

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.

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What a fantastic place this is! Congratulations to one and all for a wonderful legend in flight celebration they held last evening. Stop by and wander through a beautiful old building chock full of phenomenal artifacts from our history of flight. Worthy of an afternoon just wandering around, learning so much, enjoying the docents and all they have to share about this magnificent treasure in our city. The International Air and Space Museum is something you shouldn't miss when visiting San Diego.

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The Best Places To See in San Diego

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SAN DIEGO ZOO

USS MIDWAY MUSEUM

SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUM