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  1. Balboa Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    1
    4.8 (78798 reviews)
    Open now

    Museum Park Tourist Attraction

    Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.

    San Diego, CA, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Aibek Kh a month ago

    Nice place to visit! There are plenty of interesting museums, great walking areas, relaxing spots, and the architecture is definitely beautiful. It’s a wonderful place to spend ti…

    Life Of A Nomad 2 months ago

    🌴 Balboa Park San Diego. Must Visit Landmarks, Gardens & Museums (Plan Ahead!) When we visited San Diego, Balboa Park was a must-stop and it absolutely delivered. We came mainly…

  2. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve — places near me in San Diego, CA
    2
    4.8 (15560 reviews)

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

    12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Cory Lefort a month ago

    I enjoyed this place very much. If possible go during the work week there are so much less people. It only costs to park $30 and that requires waiting in a line. I was staying in…

    Breanna 3 months ago

    So gorgeous, so well kept, and such a fun day spent here. There’s a huge variety of trails to walk and the views in every single one do not disappoint. We parked on the road near…

  3. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    3
    4.8 (8832 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.

    Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA

    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Jagadish Shivanna 2 weeks ago

    One of our favorite spots with amazing views in San Diego. Every sunset here feels different, and the views over the cliffs and ocean are incredible. We visited just before sunset…

    Paul Cuthbert 3 weeks ago

    When the tide is out you can make your way down a steep narrow staircase to the beach. Here you will find small tide pools. For the adventurous people out there take a walk across…

  4. Harbor Island Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    4
    4.8 (2119 reviews)
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    Park Tourist Attraction

    Tranquil public park overlooking the bay with a shoreline path for walkers & a route for bicyclists.

    1875 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    Eddie a year ago

    This park in San Diego is a true gem! It was one of the best parts of our trip. We stayed at the Sheraton next to the park and visited it every day. It’s an amazing place to watch…

    Nicholas Louvar 7 months ago

    SUNRISE San Diego Amazing Day! Unsure what the white is called? Cloud iridescence? Possibly? My most favorite picture ever! This was definitely an epic event. The sky went fr…

  5. Waterfront Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    5
    4.7 (9884 reviews)
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    Park Tourist Attraction

    Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.

    1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Adrian Drummond 2 weeks ago

    Great venue and beautiful view of the bay and city. 🏝️ Thank you San Diego for putting lights on the county building. it looks great. 🙏 This is also the venue of Kinfolk Fest to…

    SJ a month ago

    Definitely have to visit the water park in San Diego! Great scenery plenty of food and activities. Just walking around absorbing the sun was just fine by itself. A lot of history…

  6. Embarcadero Marina Park South — places near me in San Diego, CA
    6
    4.7 (3045 reviews)
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    Park Tourist Attraction

    Waterfront public park features fishing piers, bike paths, basketball courts & a concession stand.

    200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    Rose 4 weeks ago

    We had such a wonderful time at Embarcadero Marina Park South! My teenagers and I took a long walk along the amazing promenade and the views were absolutely beautiful. There were…

    D M a month ago

    Nice park area with nearby restaurants… lots of area to stroll along the Seaport easy flat Walking good if you have a wheelchair

  7. Shoreline Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    7
    4.7 (2392 reviews)
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    Park Tourist Attraction

    Mile-long scenic park offering a bayside promenade & fishing pier, plus picnic areas & public art.

    2200 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sunil Kurian a month ago

    h Have been here a few times, specifically to visit the Bali Hai Restaurant, but had never wandered around the beautiful park nearby. One side looks toward downtown San Diego, whi…

    Vieux Francais 3 months ago

    Great location, bustling vibe, fantastic views of the cityscape over the water. The bar will be busy, but try to go in the late afternoon before the sun has set. The City profile…

  8. Tuna Harbor Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    8
    4.7 (2231 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Bayside park featuring shaded grassy areas, a promenade & a big statue of a sailor kissing a nurse.

    3 Tuna Ln, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    Tomas Sabljov 8 months ago

    Offers a nice view on bay, sailboats, marine and ocean. It is beautiful during the day and especially during night with all the lights.

    LOUIE YAP 8 months ago

    Tuna Harbor Park is a beautiful hidden gem in San Diego that perfectly blends nature, art, and ocean views. The park offers breathtaking scenery of the harbor, Coronado Bridge, an…

  9. Park at the Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    9
    4.7 (525 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Grassy area next to Petco Stadium with a mini baseball diamond, a Tony Gwynn statue & picnic spots.

    840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    Natasha B 10 months ago

    It's a small dog park, but it's full of character, especially when it's full of doggos. However, due to the breeze not getting through as well because of it being behind the Padre…

    David Simpson 11 months ago

    Nice park to cruise through. Pickle ball courts, huge playground for children, nice view of the baseball field. This is a really clean ballpark. They are only open sometimes but I…

  10. Waterfront Park Playground — places near me in San Diego, CA
    10
    4.7 (427 reviews)
    Open now

    1400-1496 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Mila Gates 8 months ago

    Great park! Massive, close to parking, good seating and shade. Snack bar and access to fin tourist restaurants.

    Olga Bales a year ago

    Nice park overall well-equipped for both kids and adults, and the view is amazing. It’s just a 5-minute walk from my apartment, so we come here often. My little one loves the foun…

  11. Desert Garden — places near me in San Diego, CA
    11
    4.7 (265 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Various cacti bloom in this unique, scenic garden with several trails for walking.

    Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Rachel Erotika 6 months ago

    The Desert Garden is a beautiful place to visit and explore trails with beautiful cacti and views of Balboa Canyon. It’s free admission, which is great; I found a bunch of Echinoc…

    Yinzú Nairouz 3 months ago

    Another Desert Garden in CA? Yes, still worth the visit. A lot of succulents cactus, and other arid plants. Walking through the paths also allowed us to see wildlife. Well-mainta…

  12. Lane Field Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    12
    4.7 (177 reviews)
    Open now

    Park

    1009 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Megan Smith 3 months ago

    Went during a Saturday food market. Chill vibes, plenty to see and food to eat.

    dennis koshy 4 years ago

    Outstanding place to visit on a Sunday, when the food market is up and running. Work up an appetite with a walk along the sea or that whale watching cruise and then head for the p…

  13. San Diego Bayfront Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
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    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Open now

    Park

    San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    M M 8 months ago

    San Diego Bayfront Park is absolutely gorgeous! It’s right next to the beach and just steps away from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, making it one of the most convenient and sceni…

    Vin diesel Brown 9 months ago

    San Diego Bayfront Park offers stunning waterfront views, spacious green lawns, and scenic walking paths along the bay. It’s perfect for picnics, jogging, or simply relaxing by th…

  14. Presidio Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    14
    4.6 (1964 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.

    2811 Jackson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    rubi sanchez 5 months ago

    Easy and fun hike to the top with a 2 year old. Very beautiful nature experience with bird chirping,squirrels everywhere, and open terrain and trees. We enjoyed the quick walk a…

    T Veiga 4 months ago

    This was one of the best parks I've EVER been to! Views everywhere. Giant trees. Definitely worth exploring, even briefly.

  15. Old Trolley Barn Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    15
    4.6 (1156 reviews)
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    Park Tourist Attraction

    City park on the site of an old streetcar barn, offering a playground & summertime concerts.

    1943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Michael Prickett 4 months ago

    I recently visited Old Trolley Barn Park and it’s a really nice park to bring kids. The playground area has multiple play structures with slides, climbing areas, and a swing set,…

    Jack - ULTRAFINEEATS a month ago

    This is a very nice neighborhood park. It offers a very good playground for children, picnic tables, benches, and very nice well maintained grass area. I noticed many people havin…

  16. Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade — places near me in San Diego, CA
    16
    4.5 (393 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Tree-lined promenade of manicured lawns & flowerbeds, with a hedge maze, sculptures & a fountain.

    326 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Jonathan Bongard-Chism a year ago

    A Great Tribute to Dr. King's Legacy, but Needs Some Care! The Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade is a beautiful and serene walkway in downtown San Diego. As someone who walks thi…

    Elka a year ago

    Lovely view, although the sprinklers need to be fixed. It's @12 and the water was running on the sidewalk.

  17. Grant Hill Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    17
    4.5 (385 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Park with sweeping city & Coronado Bay Bridge views plus a playground, basketball & tennis courts.

    2660 J St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Marina Rosales a month ago

    The park is small, but it was great for a quiet Sunday. Some people are walking their dogs and others are having little picnics. It is at a slant. I don't know if it's flatter if…

    Rolando Ochoa 2 years ago

    Great hidden park in Grant Hill, less crowded than Chicano Park nearby and has a beautiful almost 360 view of San Diego. Good place to watch the sunset, have a picnic. There are s…

  18. Pantoja Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    18
    4.5 (226 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    W G St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    Robert D. 4 months ago

    Its a lovely park in downtown between the high rises. Lots of trees and benches, and big wide open grass fields. Not sure about the dog protocol but I've seen plenty of leashed do…

    David Simpson 8 months ago

    This is a extremely small park but really nice views. Really large old trees an benches to sit on. The huge trees provide lots of shade to relax. In the middle of downtown San die…

  19. Ruocco Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
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    4.4 (279 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Landscaped park with harbor views features a large modern art installation in wood, steel & stone.

    585 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    Raj S 9 months ago

    Was walking through San Diego downtown and found this park . Nothing much from a park perspective , but is a good area to walk around . Lots of people sitting in benches etc , and…

    J • B • 2 years ago

    Charming waterfront park! Great location, just nearby Seaport Village. Lush landscaping and art installations. Clean and well-maintained. Scenic views of the bay, Coronado and dow…

  20. San Diego Children’s Park — places near me in San Diego, CA
    20
    4.3 (584 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Small park with wide, shallow fountains where ducks swim, plus a kids' playground under the pines.

    326 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Afa H. 4 months ago

    A lovely children’s park with a playground that feels more like a treehouse than a standard play area. The design invites kids to climb, explore, and use their imagination, keepin…

    Jen s 7 months ago

    Small playground for children. They have basic stuff available. There is a dog park right next to it too FYI, if your child is scared of dogs. It’s right across the street from th…

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