The San Diego Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park. This free event is held on the first Wednesday of every month (weather permitting).
Recently, Balboa Park launched a new iPhone app to help visitors explore and navigate the park's 1,200 acres.
Gaslamp Quarter offers free wi-fi throughout the entire district! visit www.freewifisandiego.com
Be sure to check out the award-winning exhibit presenting the science of global climate change.
Did you know the Mission Bay Aquatic center is 100% powered by the sun? Pretty cool - I mean hot!
Enjoy the gorgeous San Diego weather and snag a table on one of two outdoor patios! Read more.
Did you know you can go on whale watching cruises with captains and naturalists trained by the SD Natural History Museum? Pretty fun!
Check out Culture and Cocktails, a special event where DJ's play while you look at the expansive art collection. Enjoy cocktails and even play at the arts and crafts table! Read more.
The largest and most diverse Farmer's Market in San Diego. Try the "green juice" at the far north end - super healthy!
A toggle switch was broken on the Eagle moon lander during the Apollo XI mission by Armstrong's backpack. The steel pen on exhibit here was used to close the circuit allowing the engines to fire. Read more.
World Famous breakfast spot. Yes, the wait is ridiculous at times, but definitely worth the wait. Portions are gigantic. Try the World Famous Chicken & Waffles or I recommend the HH Famous Meatloaf.
We discovered this spot during Comic Con, and ate here every day. With gelato, crepes, and a bar, I might have to move in. The banana nutella crepe was outstanding- Kellie, Community Manager
Do not park anywhere downtown San Diego. It's $20 a pop will rape your bank account. Park @ one of the free trolley stations and pay the $5 all day pass. Way cheaper .
Several blocks of complete farmer's market awesomeness. If you are wondering what to do with your newly purchased produce & other food items, check out kitchenkonfidence.com for recipes & inspiration.
Park and walk downtown Coronado. Its is a much different place than downtown SD. It is safe and friendly with lots of little shops and great dining. If you have time go to the beach. It is beautiful a
Midway was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1997. During the decommissioning process, she was used to film portions of the documentary 'At Sea', showing at the Navy Museum in Washington D.C.
Justin McLachlan, author of Time Up, here. I picked this as a surfing spot for the characters in my story, but it's (as the name implies) a great place to watch the sunset. Bring a blanket or chair.
A national landmark, it's the coaster is a fantastic picture spot just a block from Mission Beach.
Must try their peanut butter & banana stuffed french toast, made famous by Food Network "Best Thing I Ever Ate". Fresh juices & always check out specials. Read more.
Show up on a weekday... Ride Tatsu in the front, (you can fly! and you don't get people's drool on you) and ride Terminator in the BACK (it accelerates FAST back there!). Try to not black out on the
