The Top 20 Attractions in San Diego County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in San Diego County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, San Diego County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Torrey Pines State Beach
Highlight • Beach
The beach trail leads you right down to where you'd expect. One of the things people love to do is to 1) park at the beach parking lot right after …
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Potato Chip Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Potato Chip Rock is an iconic San Diego hiking destination. It is a thin rock formation with a "potato chip" like curve that hangs over a lookout on the summit …
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San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The path always goes from the Waterfront Park to the Convention Center along the harbor. He will automatically pass by the Maritime Museum with the sailing ship Star of India, …
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"Embracing Peace" sculpture — Tuna Wharf
Highlight • Monument
This sailor and nurse sculpture is part of a series of computer-generated statues by Seward Johnson that resemble an iconic 1945 photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt, V–J day in Times Square, …
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Botanical Building, Balboa Park
Highlight • Monument
Balboa Park is beautifully landscaped and contains 15 museums alone that take varying entrance fees. The park itself is free of charge. There is also an international village in the …
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The Seeley Stable (Museum)
Highlight • Historical Site
Seeley Stable was a "well built and sturdy" two-story, square-sided, shingle-roofed barn used to stable horses and house stagecoaches. It was probably the first structure that Albert Seeley, who operated …
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Mission Beach
Highlight • Beach
The beach is guarded and is ideal for relaxing. There are enough parking spaces available. The proximity to the Belmont Park theme park, the Mission Bay Walk, the opportunity to …
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Pacific Crest Trail Southern Terminus
Highlight • Trail
This is the Southern Terminus of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail on the border to Mexico. To get here, take the bus Route 992 from the San Diego Airport to …
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Gaslamp Quarter
Highlight • Historical Site
Anyone who is in San Diego should definitely go here in the evening. The selection of pubs, restaurants and clubs is more than diverse.
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San Diego Zoo
Highlight • Structure
This is one of the world's top zoos, attracting over 4 million visitors each year. It spans over 100 acres and features lush, naturalistic habitats for more than 3,700 different …
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