What to do in San Diego County, CA

Kids will see the famous click-and-build toy in a whole new scale when they visit the magical LEGOLAND® California Resort. Over 60 rides, shows and attractions celebrate the colourful LEGO blocks that have found a home in toy boxes all over the world for nearly 65 years.

Get your explorer’s hat on when you visit the San Diego Zoo! Situated in Balboa Park, this 40-hectare site houses almost 4,000 animals from across 650 species and sub-species. Roam through the park past the open air exhibits showcasing natural habitats from all over the world, and you’ll understand why this zoo attracts 5 million visitors a year.

Spend summer days enjoying the calm waters and gorgeous scenes of Mission Bay, a saltwater lagoon just north of downtown San Diego. This 4,200-acre (1,700-hectare) bay features pristine beaches, water sports for all ages and park attractions that bring summer to life.

SeaWorld® San Diego has been one of the area’s top attractions for adults and children alike, ever since it first opened in 1964. Spend the day here, and you’ll be treated to spectacular marine life shows, thrilling adventure rides, and even the chance to get right up close to some of the most intelligent creatures from the ocean - an amazing experience that will stay with you forever.

Experience America’s favorite pastime in San Diego’s Petco Park. Enjoy stunning views of southern California as you watch a baseball game, concert or other sporting event. The park is named after San Diego-based pet supplies retailer Petco.

Mission Beach has been a popular seaside destination for nearly 100 years, with the earliest holiday homes dating back to the 1920s. Nowadays, after the development drive in the 1960s, this affluent suburb is the perfect mix of lively attractions and good old-fashioned charm.

Balboa Park in the centre of San Diego is one on the largest urban parks in the United States, covering 485 hectares of grounds. Its size is matched by the incredibly broad range of attractions held within its perimeter. With museums and galleries, theatres and restaurants, not to mention beautiful gardens and even a world-famous zoo, it is no wonder that Balboa Park is extremely popular with tourists and locals alike.

The 296-metre USS Midway is truly a city on the sea, having carried up to 4,000 navy personnel at any one time. As the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, a visit to this vessel will immerse you in US military history dating back from 1945 right through to Operation Desert Storm in 1991. With over 60 exhibits, it is no wonder that the USS Midway attracts over 800,000 visitors each year.