Check out some of San Diego’s top attractions and points of interest on this definitive driving tour of America’s finest city. You’ll start in Old Town, drive through Balboa Park, over the bridge onto Coronado Island, through downtown San Diego, and finally end in San Diego’s Little Italy Neighborhood. The more time you have, the more locations you can stop at to explore.

The Living Coast Discovery Center is an environmental education center, zoo, and aquarium, located in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This center is home to more than 350 animals ranging from hawks and owls, to sea turtles and sharks. It’s a great place for kids and far less crowded than the San Diego Zoo.

If you’re looking for a day trip with gorgeous ocean views, cute beach towns, and fantastic San Diego beaches, then this is the drive for you.

Take a short drive and learn about the history and past residents of one of Del Mar's most picturesque hillside neighborhoods, courtesy of the Del Mar Historical Society.

Drive to the top of Mount Soledad and enjoy some of the best views in San Diego. On a clear day you’ll be able to see downtown San Diego and Point Loma to the south, the suburbs and mountain ranges to the east, and of course La Jolla Shores and the beautiful bluffs of Torrey Pines to the north.

Read about San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park including a brief history of the park and an overview of the many attractions contained within the park. From the San Diego Zoo and the many museums, to the Spanish Village Art Center and Old Globe Theater, Balboa Park has no shortage of attractions and activities for all ages and interests.