The 8 Best Things To Do In San Diego

Visiting San Diego for the first time can be quite overwhelming, especially when you consider that there are so many things you can do. Deciding where to go and what to do can be quite time consuming, which is where we can help. Below, you'll find the 8 best spots in San Diego - things you simply must experience.

1. Hit The Beach
   
   No matter what season you visit, the beach is one area that personifies the entire San Diego lifestyle. Whether your watching the tide come in or soaking in the sun, the beach is where the action is. From Mission Beach to the Belmont Park roller coaster - make sure you hit the beaches here.



2. Try A Fish Taco
   
   Although it may sound a bit weird, the fish taco is one
   of the best foods in San Diego. Deep fried, battered fish encased
   in a corn tortilla is one of the foods that once you try it the
   first time - you'll crave anytime you come back!



3. Cross The Border
   
   It's no secret that San Diego borders Mexico, with Tijuana being a metropolis in its own right. Visting Tijuana or Baja Mexico is perfectly safe day or night, no matter what you have heard. Keep in mind that they have their own laws, bring your passport, then enjoy everything that this foreign paradise will provide you with.



4. Take A Ride On The Trolley
   
   San Diego doesn't have the best public transit system, yet they do have the well known trolley. The highways here can be quite intimidating, making the trolley the ideal way to travel. If you want to learn more about the city, simply buy an all day trolley pass - you'll see more of San Diego this way than you ever thought
   possible.



5. Visiting The Pandas
   
   While Sea World and Legoland has their share of animals, the San Diego Zoo is no stranger to Pandas. The zoo is a tourist attraction, with the Panda, which is quite a feast for the eyes. When you visit the San Diego Zoo, visit in the morning - when the pandas are most active.



6. Balboa Park
   
   Take a trip to the jewel of the city - Balboa Park. The atmosphere is breathtaking here, no matter when you visit. If you visit on Tuesdays however; you'll find that most museums have free admission. After you visit a while, dine at the Prado Restaurant and experience great food in a great setting.



7. Experience The Nightlife At Gaslamp
   
   The Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego is the place to be for dancing, eating, or just people watching. You can experience the best of life in San Diego here, with food to fit every taste.



8. Take A Trip Back In Time In San Diego Old Town
   
   While historical San Diego isn't always apparent, a visit to the Old Town State Historic Park can bring back the past. There are snippets of Old San Diego found everywhere you look here. Although there are many fine restaurants here, make sure you visit the Old Town Mexican Cafe, as it serves the best Mexican food around San Diego.