San Diego is located in the southern part of California and it shares a border with Mexico. Like its foreign neighbor, San Diego is known for its jolly lifestyle. For a person visiting the city, there are several options to choose from.
When you visit, you wouldn’t know whether you should focus on the sightseeing or the adventure sporting or the beach activities or the abundant nightlife that the city boasts of. Here is a guide to help you in choosing the best things to do when you are in San Diego.
Go on the Harbor Cruise
This cruise takes you through the coastal regions of San Diego in a boat. It is a wonderful way to see the San Diego coastline as the sea sees it!
Visit the Balboa Park
This is one of the most famous parks in America. It has a unique standing as a park that is located in an urban area. The park is as well-known for its museums as it is for its gardens, probably even more. There are 15 museums here, giving the park the name of the Smithsonian of the West. This park also houses the very popular San Diego Zoo with its more than 800 animal species.
Visit the Sea World
This is the house of Shamu, the award-winning dolphin. You can check these performances (reservation is needed). This is a midsized park through which you can trek and check out the various animal performances and view the aquatic animals that inhabit the area.
Visit the San Diego Wild Animal Park
This animal park is located 35 miles to the north of San Diego. The park is sprawled over more than 1,800 acres, many of which are divided into thematic geographical zones such as Asia and Africa. You can find indigenous animals from these parts of the world, living in what resembles their natural habitats. The animal park has one of the largest faunal diversities in the nation.
Get Your Adventure in the La Jolla
La Jolla means the jewel. This is a coastal town beautifully fringed with blue waters. It is reportedly billed as one of the most beautiful beaches in California and even in the nation. The beachside also provides an interesting shopping experience. Also, for people who are looking for adventure sporting activities like surfing, kayaking and scuba-diving, La Jolla has some very interesting possibilities.
Teeter on the Border in Tijuana
Tijuana is a city situated on the border between San Diego in California and Mexico. It holds the great distinction of being the most highly visited border cities in the world. You must take a walking tour here and check out the animal sports (bullfights and greyhound races) that are popular here. Shopping for souvenirs is a grand experience too.
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