A change of scene helps. Here are a few San Diego places where the pace is gentle and the views are good.
Gentle places to start
- Balboa Park — San Diego's 1,200-acre backyard, with museums, gardens and cultural attractions. The park grounds are free to enjoy, while individual museums and attractions may charge admission. Official site
- Cabrillo National Monument — On Point Loma, a national monument that marks Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's 1542 arrival on the West Coast, with the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, tidepools and coastal trails. Official site
- Coronado Beach and the Hotel del Coronado — A wide, mile-long stretch of sand in front of the Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
- Living Coast Discovery Center — On the Chula Vista bayfront: Turtle Lagoon, shark and ray exhibits, birds of prey on Raptor Row and trails through the refuge. Official site
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park — A walkable historic park of restored buildings and museums, with living-history programs about Rancho-period California. Official site
Found a spot you love?
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Hours, prices and seasonal dates change, so check each place's own website before you go. Places are listed for local interest and are not endorsements or paid placements.
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