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Unusual Things to Do in San Diego

We made lists and lists of things to do in San Diego while you’re on vacation. We’ve pointed out all the San Diego classics: SeaWorld, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and Balboa Park – all the local favorites. But sometimes, you’re not interested in the hit parade. Sometimes, it’s fun to break the mold and do something a little bit different and away from the mainstream. San Diego offers all kinds of adventures, so it’s about finding the right fit for you. Here are a few more unusual things to do in San Diego.

Take a Sunset Ride in a Hot Air Balloon

Enjoy picturesque views of Del Mar in a hot air balloon. Schedule a fun family ride or a romantic trip to the skies in the late afternoon for an ideal sunset journey. Taking a ride in a hot air balloon is one of the most iconic and romantic things you can do in San Diego.

Compass Balloons offers sunset hot air balloon rides that provide a clear view of the beautiful coastline to the skyscrapers of downtown San Diego and beyond. Sip champagne as you soar over the best golf courses in the world, including Rancho Santa Fe Country Club. Journey through a maze of coastal canyons with awe-inspiring views.

A couple’s hot-air balloon ride is one of the more romantic adventures you can have in San Diego. (Photo courtesy compassballoons.com)

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Vacation Services for Your San Diego Trip

San Diego vacation rental or hotel? When you book your accommodations through San Diego Coast Rentals, you can access much more than a traditional hotel. First, you get an entire condo or private home with more square footage and amenities than a luxury hotel, let alone some chain motel.

Second, there’s privacy. Our condos and homes for rent in San Diego are in some of the city’s best neighborhoods, not along hotel row by the interstate. Our properties include sprawling private estates, homes in gated communities, and numerous beachfront private homes and condos.

Thirdly, there are amenities – and lots of them. When you book a vacation rental with us, you can enhance your vacation in various ways. Here are a few of our favorite perks you can enjoy when staying with San Diego Coast Rentals.

A fire pit on the beach is the perfect vacation upgrade. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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11 More Places to Visit on Vacation in San Diego

If you spend any time researching San Diego vacation places to visit, you’ll quickly generate a long list of must-dos – like the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Legoland, Belmont Park, Balboa Park, Birch Aquarium, and the USS Midway Museum. There are also wonderful activities in the city, along the shore, and in the ocean that you shouldn’t miss, such as whale watching, snorkeling at La Jolla, and catching the perfect sunset at Point Loma.

In case you missed it, we covered the most common 16 Places to Visit on Vacation in San Diego in another blog post. You can read it here. Let’s dive into some of the unique San Diego places to visit and things to do while visiting Southern California.

The bridge to Coronado Island is a fun way to get to one of San Diego’s most beautiful beaches. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org.)

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9 Best Rooftop Bars in Downtown San Diego

One of the perks of vacationing in San Diego is the perfect weather and everything it allows you to do. For one, San Diego has a remarkable selection of rooftop bars where you can enjoy your favorite beverage while taking in the spectacular views of the city and the bay. Happy hour in San Diego is second-to-none, and date night can get off to a tremendous start with getting-to-know-you drinks and appetizers overlooking the bustling city below. Below are our 9 favorite rooftop bars in San Diego for your approval. These are the best rooftop bars in San Diego for relaxing, having a cold one, and enjoying life to the fullest.

#1 – Float at Hard Rock Café

207 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp District

Set atop a classic Hard Rock Café & Hotel, this stylish poolside oasis is consistently voted San Diego’s best rooftop bar. Float at Hard Rock evolves into a sophisticated lounge in the late afternoons, complete with fire pits and music. You can rent private poolside cabanas, lounge seating, and flatscreen TVs to catch the game.

Enjoy unobstructed views and cool waters at Float at Hard Rock in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. (Photo courtesy hardrock.com)

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16 Places to Visit on Vacation in San Diego

Sure, San Diego’s best known for its spectacular beaches and fantastic weather year-round, but there are many fun things to do in the city if you know where to look. America’s Finest City is chock-full of popular attractions, exciting activities, and a few hidden gems you don’t want to miss on your next vacation. To get you started, here is a bucket list of the best things to do in San Diego, including 16 places to visit (in no particular order). It’s the ideal San Diego sightseeing checklist!

The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego’s trendy entertainment and restaurant district. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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Best of San Diego Trip Itinerary

There’s a lot to see and do on a San Diego vacation, and sometimes a few days just won’t cut it. If you’ve never been to San Diego or don’t plan on returning for a while, you might want to plan a more extended vacation so that you can fit in everything. The city offers scenic skylines, historic buildings, parks, beach piers, seaside villages, and unforgettable sunsets. There’s sun, surf, stunning beaches, a flourishing culinary and craft beer scene, trendy shopping, and fantastic art galleries. It doesn’t matter if you’re an independent traveler, romantic couple, family with young children, or a larger group; there are just some things you won’t want to miss.

A typical trip to San Diego involves visiting the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, SeaWorld, and the USS Midway Museum. San Diego has several beautiful beaches like Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, and La Jolla that offer swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, and biking along the beach boardwalks. There’s so much to do. San Diego attractions and activities range from theme parks and zoos to museums and tours. To help with your vacation planning, we’ve put together a 7-Day Best of San Diego Trip Itinerary that hits all the highlights. Here are our top suggestions for where to go and what to do.

Want to know how to do San Diego in seven days? We have you covered. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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