Must See Sights and Landmarks in San Diego Bay Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned sights and landmarks in San Diego Bay from other articles such as Red Tricycle, The Crazy Tourist, San Diego highlights.

Must See Sights and Landmarks in San Diego Bay Area

Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Museum of San Diego
4.7 (2737 ratings)4.5 (1598 ratings)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMaritime museumOutdoor activity organiserShipsSpecialty Museums
Petco Park
Petco Park
4.7 (13150 ratings)4.5 (4116 ratings)
Opened in 2004, this prominent outdoor stadium features seasonal sporting events & concerts.
100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksEvent venueArenas & StadiumsSports Complexes
Mentioned by San Diego 1 day itinerary
1 Day San Diego Itinerary for First Timers
"Movie theaters include the Gaslamp Stadium 15 and the UA Horton Plaza; and if it's baseball season, you can catch a Padre game at the spectacular Petco Park. Book a trip today and make your first visit to San Diego a memorable one!. Beaches, parks, countless shopping and dining options, and a buzzing nightlife scene, what more could you ask for!"
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4.6 (19180 ratings)4.5 (5262 ratings)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
State parkSights & LandmarksParkHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
5-Day Best of San Diego Itinerary
"Spend a long morning in Old Town State Historic Park, exploring the adobe buildings and browsing the many gift shops. You’ll be tempted to sit down for a Mexican lunch at one of the tourist restaurants, but save your appetite for a more genuine experience at El Indio, just up the street in Mission Hills."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 26 Tourist Attractions in San Diego
"There are numerous historic buildings located in this area, dating back to the early 1800s. It was the first European settlement in California. One notable building is Whaley House which Travel Channel named as the most haunted house in America."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in San Diego
"The six square blocks on the site of San Diego's original pueblo are the heart of Old Town. Most of the 20 historic buildings preserved…"
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
4.8 (3236 ratings)4.5 (2291 ratings)
Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Memorial parkSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesMonuments & StatuesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
4.1 (97 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Victorian-era edifice housing offices, a museum, garden & hosting ghost tours & other events.
410 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Holidify
Best Museums in San Diego That Are Too Interesting to Miss
"The William Heath Davis House, also known as the David Horton House and Gaslamp museum in San Diego, is an antique building situated in the Gaslamp Quarter. The museum offers house tours to preserve the heritage. It is the oldest wooden structure in San Diego and is known as the most haunted house in Gaslamp."
Piazza Basilone
Piazza Basilone
4.5 (17 ratings)4 (7 ratings)
621 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Sights & LandmarksMemorial parkPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
Literally The Only List of San Diego Attractions You Need 2020-21
"With tables and chairs, benches and stoops, with a fountain constantly gurgling a serene background noise and the bay just within eyesight, this urban piazza in the heart of Little Italy is just amazing. Enjoy a coffee, a rendezvous or a book while you bask in a sunlit day with a cool bay breeze. This memorial to neighborhood soldiers who died during the Korean War is a beautiful monument to these heroes."
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
4.7 (1594 ratings)4.5 (1342 ratings)
Among the West Coast's first lighthouses, with interactive exhibits & views of the San Diego bay.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksLighthouses
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in San Diego (California
"One of San Diego’s oldest monuments, this lighthouse was raised in 1855 just five years after San Diego’s admission to the Union. Its life as a beacon for ships navigating San Diego Bay was quite short and it was deactivated when the new lighthouse was built by the water, 120 metres down the cliffs in 1891. After the foundation of the Cabrillo Monument in the 1930s the complex was restored and is now a prominent landmark and museum."
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
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"Located in Cabrillo National Monument, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse has an iconic spiral staircase that everyone loves to photograph. In Point Loma, you’ll also get a great view of the San Diego skyline over the bay. More: Tide pooling at Cabrillo National Monument + Secret Sea Cave"
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
49 Most Instagrammable Places in San Diego in 2021
"This historic lighthouse stands watch over the San Diego Bay at Cabrillo National Monument. It has magnificent birds-eye views of the bay and is a fantastic photo spot. The cost to enter Cabrillo National Monument is $20/car or $10/individual on foot or a bike."
Point Loma
Point Loma
4.5 (1811 ratings)
Point Loma is a rugged peninsula, known for Cabrillo National Monument, a park with trails, tide pools and exhibits on California history. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a popular spot to watch the sun go down while Liberty Station, a former Naval Training Center, has buzzy restaurants and shops. Seafood eateries dot the nearby Shelter and Harbor islands, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay hosts live music.
San Diego, CA, USA
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasGeologic Formations
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
San Diego – The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
"San Diego Itinerary Day three: Balboa Park and Point Loma Day three begins in Balboa Park, San Diego’s cultural epicenter and home to over 15 museums. Stroll around and take in the beautiful grounds, gardens, and Spanish architecture, and explore one of the museums if you’re inclined. My favorites are the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Man."
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument
4.7 (8377 ratings)4.5 (4496 ratings)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksAttractionEntertainment and recreationHistorical placeMonumentMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
San Diego – The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
"If you’re more of the outdoorsy type, head over to Cabrillo National Monument. You can check out the vintage Point Loma lighthouse and take in gorgeous views of the city harbor. Try to time your visit with low tide, because you’ll be able to check out the tide pools for creatures."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in San Diego
"This 160-acre preserve marks the site of the first European visit to San Diego, made by 16th-century explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo…"
Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church
4.6 (180 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
2540 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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Best Donuts in San Diego Bay

Donut Star
Donut Star
4.5 (336 ratings)
A shop offering a daily changing menu of donuts in unique flavors, plus a few seats & a parking lot.
601 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Where to Eat The Best Donuts in San Diego, CA
"I'm always looking out for great donuts and Donut Star in Hillcrest did not disappoint. After having sushi for dinner, we needed something sweet to ..."
Goody's Donuts and Coffee
Goody's Donuts and Coffee
4.6 (71 ratings)
3244 Greyling Dr, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Donut shop
Winchell's Donut House
Winchell's Donut House
4.4 (237 ratings)
Donut chain serving sandwiches, muffins & other baked goods, plus coffee, licuado & raspado.
1501 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop

Popular Gardens in San Diego Bay

Amistad Park
Amistad Park
4.5 (8658 ratings)4 (17 ratings)
Sizable park featuring a manmade lake with boat rides, an open-air theater & areas for exercising.
Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla 600, Mesa de Otay, 22510 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesGardensZoos
San Diego Zoo Terrace Lagoon
San Diego Zoo Terrace Lagoon
Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden
4.6 (4829 ratings)4 (284 ratings)
Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, a teahouse, garden tours & more.
2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksCultural centerGardenHistorical landmark
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
16 Awesome (& Free) Things to do in San Diego With Kids
"There is an extra fee to enter the Japanese Friendship Garden, which is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. There’s an upper and lower strolling path where you can see koi pond, landscaped gardens and a Zen garden viewing deck. It’s a very tranquil space."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
Just the Ticket! Free Museum Days for Families
"Feel the beauty of the waterfalls and greenery as you stroll the pathways of the Japanese Friendship Garden. Skip right past the entrance fee the third Tuesday of every month. As well, explore the Japanese rock garden and take in the current indoor display."

Best Dinner Places to Eat in San Diego Bay

Krisp Pizza
Krisp Pizza
4.2 (84 ratings)
Low-key pizzeria inside a market doling out slices & pies with creative & classic toppings.
1036 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Pizza restaurantDelivery RestaurantRestaurant
Taka Restaurant
Taka Restaurant
4.5 (459 ratings)
Japanese meals with an American twist in a casual nook, plus seasonal sushi/sashimi & hot/cold sake.
555 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Japanese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 710beachrentals.com
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"Taka Sushi’s food earns it a spot on the best sushi in San Diego lineup, and its location in the Gaslamp offers the perfect contrast to the busy, colorful spots surrounding it. The food is delicious and the atmosphere relaxing. What more could you ask for?"
Puesto At The Headquarters
Puesto At The Headquarters
4.3 (1978 ratings)
Bi-level eatery with floor-to-ceiling windows serving an innovative, locally sourced Mexican menu.
789 W Harbor Dr Suite 155, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Mexican restaurantRestaurant

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