Museums
Family FavoriteSan Diego Natural History Museum
Under $25Southern California's oldest scientific institution, known locally as "The Nat," with dinosaur fossils and giant-screen films.
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The Old Globe Theatre
The Old Globe Theatre is a theatre or event venue in San Diego, CA, part of the San Diego guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
1363 Old Globe Way · San Diego, CA
Why you should go…
Built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition and rebuilt after a 1978 fire, the Old Globe stages a mix of Shakespeare, musicals, and new plays across three stages tucked into Balboa Park. Several Broadway-bound shows have had their first productions here.
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What's around here?
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Under $25Balboa Park museum with large-scale model train layouts recreating Southern California railroad history.
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San Diego Zoo
$50+One of the world's best-known zoos, set in lush Balboa Park with pandas' longtime legacy and a canopy tram.
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Spanish Village Art Center
FreeA 1935 exposition village in Balboa Park with working studios where local artists create and sell their art.
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- Sport & OutdoorLocal Gem
Balboa Park
FreeA 1,200-acre urban park packed with Spanish Colonial architecture, gardens, and more than a dozen museums.
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Weekend Outside
$50+San Diego area tour operator running all inclusive weekend outdoor trips.
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