This one is all about our home-base of San Diego! From north county to just north of the Mexican border, there is SO much to do in America's Finest City we had trouble narrowing it down to just 13. If you are a newcomer to San Diego - or even if you’ve been here before, but didn’t get to do it all - these are the SD must-do's that even the locals rave about. We also give travel tips for where to stay, how to get around, and what to expect in the different San Diego neighborhoods

Top 13 Things to Do in San Diego

1. Coronado Island & The Hotel Del Coronado
2. Mount Soledad
3. Ocean Beach “OB” and Sunset Cliffs
4. Cabrillo Monument
5. San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
6. Balboa Park - Activities, Museums & Restaurants,
7. Pacific Beach “PB & Mission Beach + Belmont Park
8. Torrey Pines Natural Reserve - Hiking & Beach
9. La Jolla Cove
10. Del Mar Race Track - Horse Races & Fair
11. Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp, Little Italy
12. Hillcrest and North Park
13. Liberty Station Public Market
14. Bonus: Hidden San Diego Attractions!

Check out all the tours in San Diego we think are worth it - after living here for many years - in our San Diego Viator Shop.

Here are some of our favorite hotels in San Diego

• The Westgate Hotel (Downtown) - Gorgeous staircase in lobby, amazing rooftop pool and huge full size upscale gym attached.
• The Lafayette Swim Club & Bungalows (North Park) - Beautiful, sassy, moody decor and an amazing pool in the middle of the complex that really comes alive and is so fun.
• Pacific Terrace Hotel (Pacific Beach) - Front and center on the boardwalk in PB, balconies with ocean views and a great pool.

Check out our other San Diego episodes for more of the best things to do, beaches to visit, tacos to eat, and more.

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