Knott’s Soak City U.S.A.The southernmost tip of Point Loma is where youll find the Cabrillo National Monument. La Jolla, an upscale seaside town with striking cliffs and beaches, cosmopolitan boutiques and restaurants and unique art galleries – 15 miles Explore the best things to do in San Diego in 3 day s based on recommendations from local experts.Cabrillo National Monument featuring magnificent views of San Diego Bay – 10 miles San Diego will always have a soft spot for me, so I wanted to write this San Diego bucket list so you can enjoy my favorite local spots and things to do around the city too.Also home to the North Island Naval Air Force base – 3 miles Coronado Island, known for its wide, sandy beaches and unique boutique shops.Gaslamp Quarter historic area filled with more than 80 restaurants, bars, boutiques and nightclubs - walking distance Housing over 3,700 animals and 650 species and subspecies, the San Diego Zoo is a world-famous attraction that is perfect for the entire family.Old Town Trolley Tours – various stops around town.Mission Bay Aquatic Center – 16 minutes.Old Town, reflecting the rich and colorful history of San Diego – 4.5 miles Top 10 attractions in San Diego USS Midway Museum Coronado Balboa Park Gaslamp Quarter San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Air & Space Museum Little.USS Midway historic aircraft carrier – 3 miles.Marston House, a craftsman-style house museum featuring a formal English garden – 3 miles.Balboa Park, featuring 12 distinctive museums, beautiful botanical gardens and an IMAX theater – 2 miles This guide offers details about requirements for each attraction, and contains comprehensive information about accessibility in the park.Museum of Contemporary Art, an internationally acclaimed collection of thought-provoking exhibits within two locations, La Jolla and downtown – 1 mile.Copley Symphony Hall, home to the San Diego Symphony – 1 mile.San Diego Civic Theatres, a premier venue for performances of the San Diego Opera, California Ballet, La Jolla Chamber Music Society and Broadway of San Diego – 1 mile.