Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in National City

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in National City

Seaport Village
Seaport Village
4.6 (18125 ratings)4 (4366 ratings)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.
849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Shopping mallShoppingPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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 Old Town Trolley Tours
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"PETCO Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego. Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of our region. Innovative design features evoke the timeless traditions of baseball in an intimate setting, with state-of-the-art fan amenities to suit every taste and budget."
Mentioned by San Diego 1 day itinerary
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"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!"
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, which you can find downtown. Thanks to the year-round sun, a ball game is usually a good excuse to sit outside at any point in the season. If baseball isn’t your thing, though, the stadium also hosts a variety of other sports and concerts."
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
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
4.5 (4476 ratings)4.5 (1771 ratings)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
AquariumNature & ParksNatural History Museums
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
4.7 (6770 ratings)4.5 (69 ratings)
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"San Diego has its own version of Central Park: The Waterfront Park, located along the Embarcadero in Little Italy. Opened in 2014, it's become a family-favorite destination for locals. The 12-acre park is just a stone's throw from the bay and is decked out with tons of innovative ways to entertain kids including a splash pad and slide––but it's the giant fountain, with its many jets, that is the park's main attraction."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"Waterfront Park consists of 12-acres of lush gardens and fountains that are perfect for cooling down in the intense San Diego heat. Kids will love playing in the shallow splash areas where fountains shoot water high in the air. Bring a picnic and relax on the grassy areas while admiring the views of the bayfront."
Mentioned by Sidecar Photo
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"If you can’t make it across the bridge to Coronado, you can walk along Harbor Bay to get a photo as well. The angle is a bit different and it’s a good deal harder to park but it can be done."
Old Town
Old Town
4.5 (1550 ratings)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions.
San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Sights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by San Diego 3 days itinerary
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"Day 2: Old Town, The Midway & Coronado [Skip to Page] Day 3: La Jolla, the beaches, Cabrillo Point & Point Loma [Skip to Page]"
Mission Trails Regional Park
Mission Trails Regional Park
4.7 (6757 ratings)4.5 (160 ratings)
7,220-acre recreational park featuring 60-miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, USA
ParkNature & ParksNature preserve
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"Located just 12 miles from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park is an excellent spot to escape the city for hiking and mountain biking. The 8,000-acre area is mostly rugged hills and canyons, with 55+ trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Rent a boat or kayak and head out on Lake Murray or explore the visitors center to learn about the plant and animal life that can be found in the park."
Mentioned by snappr.com
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"This is also another big place that packs plenty of alternatives for your landscape photography. The paths here are quite romantic with amazing views of the hills. And the sky usually reflects attractively of the peaceful lake."
MULLME Museo de La Lucha Libre Mexicana
MULLME Museo de La Lucha Libre Mexicana
5 (125 ratings)5 (32 ratings)
Calle Hermenegildo Galeana 8186, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
MuseumSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Ocean Beach Pier
Ocean Beach Pier
4.6 (7075 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings)
Long Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a café, shop known for sunset views & sea lion sightings.
1850 Ocean Front St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
Fishing pierNature & ParksPublic beachBeaches

Best Zoo in National City

Asian Passage
Asian Passage
4.6 (30 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
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"The Asian Passage is south of Panda Canyon and is a simulation of a tropical Asian rain forest. This scenic passage includes grizzly bears, snow leopards, and sun bears. This spectacular area also features the Sun Bear Forest, which resembles a southeast Asian rain forest, and the Hawaiian Native Plant Garden."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"The Asian Passage area includes the Sun Bear Forest, Grizzly Bear exhibit, and more. It’s a fun area to explore, and isn’t quite as big as Africa Rocks."
Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
4.6 (706 ratings)4.5 (182 ratings)
Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAquariumBird watching areaEvent venueNature preserveWedding venueWildlife refuge
Mentioned by Go San Diego
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"This not-for-profit aquarium and zoo connects kids with the animals and plants of the California coast. Located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, the Living Coast Discovery Center offers family-friendly activities and events such as shark, ray, turtle, and eagle feedings; guided trail hikes; Overnight Adventures; and VIP Animal Encounters. Seasonal exhibits promote wildlife conservation and educate young visitors about their impact on the environment."
Mentioned by Crazy Family Adventure
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"This nonprofit discovery center is there to provide environmental education related to coastal resource conservation. You park in a parking lot and bus takes you over to the center. Once there you can see the sharks, visit the sting ray touch tank, and see the bald eagles they have there."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"This is located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista and is a popular choice for school trips. The experience here is pretty unique. You get to feed bat rays and have meet-and-greets with reptiles."
Northern Frontier
Northern Frontier
4.7 (202 ratings)
Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo

Best Dinner Places to Eat in National City

Hugo's Cocina
Hugo's Cocina
4.5 (537 ratings)
Laid-back option for Mexican eats, including vegan and vegetarian options, in a bright, basic space.
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
RestaurantMexican restaurant
Costa Azul Coronado
Costa Azul Coronado
4.1 (53 ratings)
1201 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Restaurant
Bencotto
Bencotto
4.5 (1186 ratings)
Chic bi-level eatery famed for artisanal Italian eats, including handmade pasta & classic desserts.
750 W Fir St #103, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Located in the heart of Little Italy, Bencotto offers artisanal Italian food in a chic, modern setting. Diners can choose from a wide selection of appetizers, including risotto balls, calamari in a spicy garlic tomato sauce, and an excellent selection of meat and cheese platters. The menu also offers soups, salads, meat and seafood entrees, and gourmet pasta dishes; all the pasta is 100% organic and made fresh by hand every day."
Mentioned by Local Wally's Guide to San Diego
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"You decide on a sauce, you decide on a pasta style, and you’ll soon be in pasta heaven. Start with some small plates to share like the thinly slice prosciutto or fried risotto balls, and don’t worry about trying to influence your date to get something you want to try because trust me, whatever they order you will want to try it. Industrial setting is a bit cold but don’t let that turn you off."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers traditional Italian cuisine and regional specialty dishes to share. Pasta is Bencotto’s signature dish and customers are free to order it al dente or cooked to their liking. Customers can also choose between eight different sauces for the pasta."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in National City

100's seafood grill buffet
100's seafood grill buffet
4.3 (2214 ratings)
Roomy destination for all-you-can-eat Asian seafood, including sushi, hibachi fare & desserts.
2828 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantCrab houseJapanese restaurantJapanese steakhouseMongolian barbecue restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Brunch Buffet Spots In San Diego, California
"A post shared by JSMedina (@kulokoy) on Mar 17, 2019 at 8:26pm PDT. At this all-you-can-eat buffet, your food choices are more than you can try in one outing (so come back soon!) Chow down on a large selection of seafood, including crab legs, shrimp and scallops and serve yourself a side of sushi to go with it. End your meal with a delightful dessert such as crème brûlée, cheesecake or perhaps some Italian gelato."
Great Plaza Buffet
Great Plaza Buffet
4.2 (1503 ratings)
Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Sunrise Buffet
Sunrise Buffet
3.9 (1363 ratings)
Locals line up for all-you-can-eat buffets of basic Chinese & American fare at this no-frills spot.
3860 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near National City

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$199 /night*
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$699 /night*
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