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s I feel the warm sun on my skin and the fresh breeze from the ocean in my hair, I sometimes have to pinch myself. Do I really get to call America’s Finest City my home? San Diego has it all: The perfect spring-like weather year-round, the ocean, the desert, art, culture, and lots of things to do. So let me show you some of my favorite places in the city, from well-known sights to spots only the locals know.
Best Places to Visit in San Diego San Diego has a bucket list of “must-dos,” like the famous San Diego Zoo, the USS Midway, La Jolla, Little Italy, and Balboa Park. Any top 10 things to do in San Diego list features those. So let me introduce you to some lesser-known spots around the city. •Find the Hidden Swings in La Jolla: These swings are hidden in the coastal hills of La
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Jolla. Overlooking the Paci c, these swings make for a stunning photo op. On the way there, you can enjoy a beautiful coast hike. •Take the ferry to Coronado: You can board the ferry either behind the Convention Center or at Broadway Pier. Enjoy a mini harbor cruise with stunning views of downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge. Then go shopping at Coronado Ferry Landing, rent a beach cruiser, and bike to the famous Hotel Del Coronado. And nally, enjoy Happy Hour and a stunning sunset view of San Diego at Peohe’s. •Explore Barrio Logan: This neighborhood is famous for its stunning murals in Chicano Park and Hispanic in uence. Eat at great hole-in-the-wall tacos and tamales shops (Las Cuatro Milpas is an excellent choice)
