Best Museums in Mission Bay

We've collected top 10 mentioned museums in Mission Bay from other articles such as Mapcarta, TripSavvy, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do.

Best Museums in Mission Bay

USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
4.8 (31267 ratings)4.5 (22678 ratings)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Maritime museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by TheTopTours
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"Talking about the most popular museum in San Diego, the USS Midway Museum is the only fine name that is topping the chart for years. USS Midway Museum is the longest-serving aircraft carrier that is now floating at the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego. The aircraft carrier has originally served between 1945 to 1992 but is now home to 29 restored aircraft, two flight simulators, over 60 war and military exhibits, a gift shop and a café proudly in name of a museum."
Mentioned by Mapcarta
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"USS Midway is an aircraft carrier, formerly of the United States Navy, the lead ship of her class. USS Midway is situated 2 km north of Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"After 47 years of worldwide service, the retired USS Midway began a new tour of duty on the south side of the Navy pier in 2004. Launched…"
The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
4.6 (1368 ratings)4 (258 ratings)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"San Diego Museum of Art is known for its collection of renowned Spanish and Italian masters, collections of Indian paintings, 19th- and 20th-century American sculptures and paintings, and new and changing exhibits from across the globe. Famous names include El Greco, Diego Velázquez, and Francisco Goya. The museum restaurant, Panama 66, is one of our favorite places to eat in Balboa Park."
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"Old Town State Park enables visitors to travel back in time and experience life during San Diego’s Mexican and early American period between 1821 and 1872. Visit restored and recreated historic buildings where you can view exhibits featuring a wide range of artifacts. Costumed interpreters relay fascinating stories and little-known facts about the rich culture of San Diego."
Mentioned by lyft.com
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"The renowned permanent collection includes Spanish and Italian old masters, Asian paintings, and 19th- and 20th-century American paintings and sculptures. In addition, the Museum regularly features major exhibitions from around the world."
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum
4.6 (1971 ratings)4 (174 ratings)
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Ciao Bambino!
10 Fun Things to Do in San Diego with Kids | Kid-Friendly San Diego
"Originally in La Jolla, the New Children’s Museum opened in its current light-filled downtown space in 2008. Entering the multi-story, 50,000-square-foot space, it’s immediately evident that a lot of thought and imagination has gone into the museum’s design. Off the bat, a room lined entirely with mattresses invites kids to literally jump on the bed."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"This unique museum collaborates with contemporary artists to create one-of-a-kind art installations. The exhibits include playhouses, clubhouses, and climbable towers. Kids can interact with the exhibits and engage in active play as they would at home."
Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"A new model of children’s museum whose mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art."
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is one of a few private institutions dedicated to showcasing photography, film, and video. They also offer various workshops for photography enthusiasts (and I love stopping into the gift shop on my way out). Admission is free but based on a pay as you wish philosophy because one of their goals is to make their exhibitions accessible to all."
Fleet Science Center
Fleet Science Center
4.5 (2604 ratings)4 (300 ratings)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays.
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Science museumMuseumsIMAX theaterChildren's MuseumsObservatories & Planetariums
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
Literally The Only List of San Diego Attractions You Need 2020-21
"Children of all ages are in for a real treat when visiting the Fleet Science Center. From virtual reality to interactive exhibits and the world’s first IMAX Dome Theater, most folks are having too much fun to realize they’re learning!. In the IMAX Theater, see the biggest films on the planet and feel the sensation of floating in space."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"The Fleet Science Center is an interactive museum that highlights how we are connected through science. All ages tend to love the over 100 interactive exhibits that simplify and allow you to test various theories you may have learned at school. Kids under the age of 5 spend quite a bit of time in Kid City."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"And maybe you and the husband would like to try out a couple of things yourself. There are weight galleries that have about 100 hands-on exhibits for children and grown ups to navigate. You can explore the concept of gravity and how it works."
Tijuana Cultural Center
Tijuana Cultural Center
4.8 (14823 ratings)4.5 (700 ratings)
Modern museum with exhibits & installations on Mexican history & culture, plus an IMAX theater.
Paseo de los Héroes 9350, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Cultural centerMuseumsIMAX theaterSpecialty Museums
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
4.2 (101 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings)
Open since 1996, museum celebrating Chinese-American culture & art in a restored mission building.
404 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
Literally The Only List of San Diego Attractions You Need 2020-21
"The San Diego Asian Pacific Historic District, San Diego’s historic Chinatown, is an eight-block district adjacent to and in part overlapping with the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District. The San Diego Chinatown is bounded by Market Street on the north, 2nd Ave. on the west, 6th ave. on the east and J st. on the south. 22 structures are considered historically contributing."
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
4.6 (170 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings)
Museum located in a historic building showcases folk art, craft & design from all over the globe.
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Art museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Sparks Gallery
The Best San Diego Museums [2021
"Art is a powerful voice for people and helps us connect and express ourselves beyond language barriers. The Mingei International Museum showcases the “art of the people” across time and cultures. The exhibits are constantly changing to highlight new historical, contemporary folk art, crafts, and design and discover the finest examples of creative expression from underappreciated artists."
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
4.8 (38 ratings)5 (41 ratings)
7825 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Art museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Coronado Historical Association
Coronado Historical Association
4.5 (215 ratings)4 (8 ratings)
Nonprofit association with permanent & special exhibits of local history & art, plus vast archives.
1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Local history museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Moke Experience
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"Coronado’s rich and complex history is a fascinating subject even for those that don’t consider themselves history buffs. The Historic Walking Tour sponsored by the Coronado Historical Association is a great change of pace and something your whole family will enjoy. Stroll through historic Coronado while a knowledgeable guide spills all the details behind the architecture and adventure that makes Coronado so unique."
Mentioned by Holidify
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"It is a not-for-profit organization with permanent and transitory exhibitions of local art & history and vast archives. It is a landmark Historical Association building that lies right in the center of the city. Also, there is a Museum Store that offers antique items for sale and a Museum Café in the Museum building."
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
Complete List of Free Museums and Attractions in San Diego
"The Coronado Historical Museum’s collection includes art and ephemera from Coronado’s unique history. Check out a 22-minute video of Coronado that is shown every hour. *Small donation requested."

Best Bath Houses in Mission Bay

La Vie Massage Spa (La Vie Day Spa)
La Vie Massage Spa (La Vie Day Spa)
4.9 (42 ratings)
7532 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Massage spaFacial spaMassage therapist
Calla Lily Day Spa
Calla Lily Day Spa
4.7 (19 ratings)
Director of Sales, 1111 9th St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Massage therapistDay spa
Andrea Kane Wellness
Andrea Kane Wellness
4.9 (8 ratings)
1105 8th St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Massage spaPilates studioWaxing hair removal service
Mentioned by Things To Do
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"1105 8th St, Coronado, CA 92118-2217+1 619-522-0026[email protected]http://TheBungalowSpa.com. The Bungalow Spa is a boutique massage and skincare business in the center of beautiful Coronado. Clients are seen one on one in our intimate setting without having any other clients in space with them."

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Mission Bay

San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
4.6 (172 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
This huge underwater park with artificial reefs & kelp beds is popular with marine life enthusiasts.
8302 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
City parkNature & ParksNature preserveParks
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
4.8 (408 ratings)
Seasonal flavors of artisanal ice cream are scooped at a counter in a retro-inspired parlor setting.
4404 Park Blvd ste b, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Stella Jean’s Ice Cream is a small batch shop that makes it their priority to use quality ingredients to create the best ice cream possible. Permanent flavors (or as Stella Jean's likes to call them Always Flavors) range from S’mores to Double Chocolate and Pistachio Matcha. Plus, they offer limited edition or for now flavors like guava cream cheese and banana coffee cake."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"University Heights’ small-batch parlor wows with signature flavors like earl grey citrus tea cake and ube pandesal toffee. The shop creates thoughtful plant-based coconut milk ice cream options too, including mango enchilado and strawberry oat crumble. Request sprinkles if you want, they’re free."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"This University Heights’ ice creamery is offering pints of ice cream for pickup or delivery. Customers are limited one party at a time in the shop. Curbside delivery is also available."
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
5 (11 ratings)4 (2 ratings)
959 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Best Rated Movie Theaters in Mission Bay

The Old Globe
The Old Globe
4.8 (908 ratings)4.5 (490 ratings)
Longtime theater with shows ranging from Shakespeare & classic musicals to first-run new plays.
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters
La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse
4.8 (346 ratings)4.5 (194 ratings)
Famous professional, non-profit theater producing classic & modern plays & musicals.
2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArts organizationAuditoriumNon-profit organizationTheaters
Lamb's Players Theatre
Lamb's Players Theatre
4.8 (383 ratings)4.5 (175 ratings)
This iconic theater hosts 5 productions each year on an intimate 350-seat stage.
1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Mission Bay

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Sweet Sunset Studio
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