Things to Do In San Diego

What to do in San Diego? That was the first question we asked ourselves when we decided to come to this city for the first time. They had already told us about it very well, but we did not know it was so spectacular. They say it is one of the best cities in the United States to live, and after a month and a half here, we confirm it. It has everything you would expect from a big city. Perfect climate, spectacular beaches, quiet atmosphere but at the same time restless and enterprising, skyscrapers in the downtown and a very easy and comfortable driving.

In the metropolitan area of ​​San Diego live more than 5 million people. It is located in the southwest of California, just at its end, and therefore, also in the southeastern part of the continental zone of the country. Its location makes it a border city: specifically, the one with the Mexican city of Tijuana, in Baja California.

If you love spending quality time with family or just by yourself outdoors then you will surely love San Diego.  Among all the things to do here are a few reccomendations of  the best things to do in San Diego.

1. CORONADO ISLAND

Coronado Island is really a city within San Diego County. It is one of the most expensive areas for its exclusive and high-class atmosphere. One of the biggest attractions is the viewpoint towards the Bay of San Diego, from where you can enjoy the spectacular skyline of the city. It is definitely worth it just for taking the picture in front of the skyline.

2. SAN DIEGO ZOO

The Zoo of San Diego is the main tourist asset of the city, and a true and powerful economic engine of the first magnitude. Each year it receives millions of visitors, who leave important revenues and keep the activity of the city alive and dynamic.

The San Diego Zoo is the main tourist asset of the city, and a true and powerful economic engine of first magEstá located within the Balboa Park, and occupies a total area of ​​40ha, which is almost 10% of the Park. It hosts a huge number of animals: more than 4,000 in total and 800 different species. It is therefore one of the most important and most dynamic Zoos of all the United States, and even of the whole world. And it is one of the few Zoos in the world that hosts a giant panda, outside of China. Each year it receives millions of visitors, who leave important revenues and keep the activity of the city alive and dynamic.

3. BALBOA PARK

Balboa Park is one of those must-see sites in San Diego. It receives its name in homage to the famous Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa; It is a large and extensive cultural park of 4.9km2, about 500ha in length, and that hosts a multiple cultural and leisure offer based on 15 museums, theaters, gardens, restaurants, the San Diego Zoo or areas to practice all kind of sports.