San Diego attractions

There’s big, and then there’s really big. At 968 feet long, The USS Midway is definitely in the latter category. But even if you’re not a size queen, the Midway is still a fascinating day out. Having served in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm, it’s officially the US Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier. Now, it’s a floating museum and moving tribute to the 225,000 men that lived and served on this triumph of engineering. All aboard for a thrilling voyage through history!

With over 70 miles of panoramic open ocean coastline, San Diego is a veritable Mecca for the urban wave-catcher. It doesn’t matter if your board skills are more Keanu Reeves rookie than golden-era Swayze, the local surf-schools and notoriously friendly locals will have you popping up and blasting through the tube in no time (maybe). Regular competitions and championships mean you can often catch mind-blowing acrobatics on any beachside stroll. Just don’t cross my line, man!

A city like San Diego will spoil you with options. But there’s no need to feel overwhelmed – with the Go San Diego card you can ‘go’ with the flow, picking and choosing from a huge list of attractions at your leisure. Brush up on your paleontology at the Museum of National History, go wild at the world-renowned safari park, and celebrate all things brick-based at LEGOLAND. You can even use it to hop on the next trolley, perfect for zipping to the next must-see attraction!

At a whopping 1,200 acres, stepping into the verdant Balboa Park feels like escaping into paradise. Named after the 15th-century explorer (and not Philadelphia’s prized pugilist), the park is pride of the city and a National Historic Landmark, with countless gardens and walking trails of all difficulties,as well as a veritable bounty of museums, theatres, shops and restaurants. When your only objective is to take it easy, Balboa park should be your first port of call.