San Diego Attractions & Things to Do

    USS Midway and Unconditional Surrender Statue in January

    San Diego in January: Things to Do, Weather, Events, & Insider Tips

    What San Diego in January is like. I live here and share tips for the weather, holiday events, what to pack, things to do, and hotels.

    My daughter walks our dog on La Jolla Shores Beach, one of the best La Jolla beaches for kids.

    Best Dog Beaches in San Diego: Off-Leash & On-Leash Places to Go

    A local’s guide to dog-friendly beaches in San Diego County. Where to go (legally) for on-leash and off-leash fun, rules, and more tips.

    The best things to do in San Diego are outdoors including learning how to surf, cool sightseeing tours, wildlife spotting, hikes and more.

    35 Fun Outdoor Activities in San Diego for Locals & Visitors

    Headed to San Diego? Want to spend more time outside? Here’s how to do it!

    A crane hunts for fish in La Jolla tide pools during November.

    10 Best Tide Pools in San Diego Plus Tips for a Safe & Fun Visit

    I share where to explore San Diego tide pools, the animals you might see, how to find low tides, and much more about this fun winter activity.

    Top things to do in San Diego with teens and tweens

    25 Fun Things to Do in San Diego With Teens (And Tweens)

    I’m the mom of teenager in San Diego. This is a real-life list of activities our teens and tweens like including best beaches, museums, sightseeing tours, Instagram spots and more.

    A crane hunts for fish in La Jolla tide pools during November.

    San Diego in November: Weather, Events, Things to Do, & Insider Tips

    Our guide to November in San Diego includes fun things to do, events, what to pack, weather, hotel booking advice and more.

    SS Monte Carlo Coronado shipwreck revealed on the beach during low tides.

    What to Know about the Mysterious Coronado Shipwreck: SS Monte Carlo

    Learn the history, location, tips for visiting and fun facts about the SS Monte Carlo ship, the Coronado shipweck that appears at low tides.

    Belmont Park is one of the best things to do in San Diego with kids.

    22 Super Fun Things to Do at Belmont Park San Diego

    From a roller coaster built in 1925 to laser tag, here are the best things to do at Belmont Park, one of San Diego’s best attractions.

    The best things to do in Coronado on your next San Diego vacation.

    30 Best Things to Do on Coronado Island in San Diego

    I talk to people about Coronado Island nearly every day. These are the activities that residents and visitors like the most from beaches to tours.

    Free things to do in San Diego include Balboa Park's Botanical Building.

    95 Free Things to Do in San Diego: Museums, Attractions, Walking Tours, & More

    The best list of free things to do in San Diego includes museums, attractions, parks, beaches, walking tours, public art and more. These fun activities don’t cost a cent!

    Exterior view of USS Midway Museum on the water.

    10 Best San Diego Museums That You Need to See

    San Diego museums cater to artists, archeologists, surfers, kids, photographers and a myriad of interests. The ones on this list are the most visited.

    Small sail boats in the sand bordering Mission Bay in September

    San Diego in September: Weather, Events, Things to Do, & Insider Tips

    Learn what it’s really like to visit San Diego in September. I live here and share tips for what to pack, weather, events, things to do, and advice for booking hotels.