Joya La Things to Do

Connected by a thin sandy strip of land to the mainland, Coronado is technically not an island at all, but the island retreat attitude pervades every inch of it. It may be accessed by foot ferry, the toll-free Coronado Bay Brid... more

Lovers of all types of marine life will delight in a tour of this world-renowned aquarium and oceanographic museum. Splendid examples of marine life of all sizes, shapes and colors are here on display from the cool Pacific Nort... more

Vibrant, eclectic, and endlessly entertaining, the Gaslamp Quarter covers more than 16 city blocks of downtown San Diego, with hundreds of specialty shops and dozens of trendy restaurants, bars and avant-garde playhouses. Most... more

The quaint Girard Avenue offers visitors a chance to experience shopping within small, local businesses. There are a number of art galleries, books stores and craft shops that are not affiliated with any corporation. If you a... more

San Diego's Golden Triangle offers visitors a variety of activities to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for shopping, dining out or going to an event, this district has it all. For those who enjoy a high quality, health... more

The famous biological research facility, founded by renowned polio vaccine inventor Jonas Salk, is perched high above La Jolla surrounded by 26 acres. Modernist architect Louis I. Kahn designed the twin-structured building in 1... more

Wanna soar over the sea? Since 1928, adventurers have been soaring from the cliffs at this location. Paragliding lessons (three to four days) cost around USD495 and hangliding lessons cost USD125 per hour. The fastest way to ex... more

The hotel's fine dining venue features Southwestern-inspired dishes as well as classic European cuisine. Menu highlights include escargot and oysters on the half shell; a steak and lobster combination; slow-cooked, aged prime r... more

Perhaps the most amazing sandcastle competition in the world is held each year in San Diego and is known as the U.S Open Sandcastle Competetion. Fantastic artistic creations rise from piles of sand. Within a few short hours, my... more

Graciously housed in the House of Hospitality, The Prado has hosted myriad weddings, parties and intimate dinners. After a long period of vacancy, almost any establishment would have been embraced by the hungry Balboa Park visi... more