European influence on California history began in this area and spread northward with the establishment of a string of Missions, each a days travel distance apart and stretching to what is now San Francisco.
San Diego history comes alive in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Heritage Park and Mission San Diego de Alcala.
Don't miss the Spanish and Mexican architecture, museums, galleries and world famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
There's plenty to see and do in San Diego and the many communities that surround this historic city.
A San Diego guided tour is a great introduction to the area. Take a day trip to Mexico or relax and enjoy an air conditioned ride directly from your hotel to theme park entrance gates. A 124 page San Diego Travel Guide is included with each order for the Go San Diego Card which provides visitors with unlimited admission at over 35 San Diego attractions and tours for one low price.
Whether you're visiting on business or pleasure, our coverage of the San Diego Convention Center, nearby Seaport Village the Gaslamp Quarter and Downtown San Diego should prove to be interesting.
Petco Park opened in San Diego in early 2004 in the East Village and is right next door to the Convention Center.
The San Diego Embarcadero waterfront is host to the Maritime Museum and nearby Santa Fe Station. Also close by is another San Diego Seaport attraction opened in 2004 the Battleship Midway.
You'll also want to visit San Diego neighborhoods like Little Italy, Mission Bay and downtown including Horton Plaza. Coronado, Point Loma, La Jolla and Torrey Pines are nearby exciting destinations.
Mission Beach with its Belmont Park amusement center is the most popular beach community in San Diego.
La Jolla Bike and Kayak, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Whale Watching, Gaslamp Walking Tour, Coronado Historic Walking Tour, Petco Park tour, Belmont Park unlimited rides, Wave House FlowRider, admission to a dozen unique museums in Balboa Park as well as San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park Best Value Tickes plus tours, discounts on shopping and dining and a full color San Diego Guidebook all for one low price.
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When you travel to San Diego, for business or pleasure, check our list of San Diego Hotels or our San Diego vacation rentals.
If you decide to stay in San Diego, or you already live here and plan to move, you'll want to look into our San Diego apartment rentals. This better than free service actually pays you when you sign the lease for your new apartment. We also provide a San Diego greater area roommate finder service for those who are looking to share a rental home or apartment.
For the ultimate California Vacation Tour take an all-inclusive 9 day tour begining with 2 days at The Sheraton at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco continuing to Yosemite Lodges at Yosemite National Park for another overnight stay, followed by a night in Monterey at Beach Resort Monterey, then the Royal Scandinavian Inn in Solvang before visiting Santa Barbara and Los Angeles on the way to 2 more nights at Sheraton Suites San Diego. Nine meals are included along with a balance of sightseeing and free time to enjoy each exciting destination.
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