In the morning, explore the gardens and museums in Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the United States. Visit the San Diego Zoo and see thousands of animals from around the world in the afternoon. End your first day with a stroll around the park's Spanish Village Art Center for some shopping in the evening.
Board the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier turned museum, and explore the ship and its history. Spend the afternoon discovering the interactive exhibits in the New Children's Museum. In the evening, catch a baseball game at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.
Enjoy a day at LEGOLAND California, a theme park with over 60 rides, attractions, and shows, all made of LEGO bricks. In the afternoon, head to the beach and soak up the sun and surf at Carlsbad State Beach. End your day with a sunset dinner at Pacific Coast Grill.
Explore the tide pools and watch seals and sea lions frolic in the waves at La Jolla Cove in the morning. In the afternoon, visit Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and discover marine life around the globe. End your trip with a sunset cruise around San Diego Bay.
Consider visiting the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Take a side trip to Coronado Island and enjoy the beach and historic Hotel Del Coronado. Don't miss out on the San Diego County Fair, held in June at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. To maximize your fun, buy a Go San Diego Pass for discounted access to over 55 attractions. Lastly, try the fish tacos at Oscar's Mexican Seafood, a local favorite.
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