Things to do when Visiting San Diego City

The city of San Diego is in the southwest of the state of California. It is a border city with the Mexican city of Tijuana. According to the census bureau, by 2010 it had 1,307,402 inhabitants, making it the fifth city in the United States in terms of population. In its metropolitan area live more than 5 million people.

It has a temperate climate, but what is known worldwide are its extensive beaches on the Pacific Ocean. In addition, from beach tours in San Diego, to know the beaches and diverse sites of natural interest, the city has important historical sites, fun theme parks, and skyscrapers in downtown, so it is also recommended a city tour San Diego.

Here we present the most important sites that should not be missed.

• The CORONADO ISLAND located in the bay of San Diego is one of the most expensive areas for its exclusive and high-class atmosphere. One of the biggest attractions is the view towards the Bay of San Diego, from where you can enjoy the spectacular skyline of the city. Coronado Beach is almost 2.5 km long and white sand is one of the most popular for swimmers and surfers, making it a must see for Beach Tours in San Diego.

• Connecting San Diego to the Coronado Island is the CORONADO BRIDGE. The views while you drive, this bridge over San Diego Bay, are breathtaking, both from the Coronado Island, and the city of San Diego.

• Beach Tours in San Diego also include LA JOLLA COVE. It is certainly one of the most attractive and interesting beach destinations that can be found in the city. In its different beaches, you can practice all kinds of sports, from surfing, diving or swimming; also from its beach, you can observe some spectacular sunsets. The beach is surrounded by caves and sea cliffs and is also part of a protected area, so you can see hundreds of seas cows resting quietly lying in the sun.

• To the north of San Diego, we find PACIFIC BEACH and CRYSTAL PIER. In addition to being one of the beaches preferred by surfers, is also a lively and busy area at night, with countless discos, bars, and restaurants located along its avenues.

• The SUNSET CLIFFS NATURAL PARK is an extensive natural park located along the Pacific Ocean at the west end of Point Loma. It is a privileged area to see one of the best sunsets, hence its name. It also includes numerous caves and marine grottos that host countless migratory birds arriving from the Bering Sea.

• SAN DIEGO ZOO is the main tourist attraction of the city. It is located within the BALBOA PARK and receives millions of visitors each year. It is, therefore, one of the most important zoos in the United States as it has more than 4000 animals of 800 species. The Zoo has different means of transportation that allows you to visit it comfortably, such as a guided tour by bus or a cable car called Skyfari.

• Every city tour of San Diego must include the OLD TOWN, where we find the vestiges and the original and primitive constructions of the old San Diego. Other highly recommended sites to visit include BALBOA PARK, USS MIDWAY MUSEUM, and LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA.