Things to Do in San Diego

Home to a large Hispanic population due to its close proximity to Mexico, San Diego is famous for its outstanding Mexican cuisine. Any number of eateries, from the upscale restaurants to the burrito stands lining the beaches, offer excellent food that is sure to fill you up.

The top zoo in the US boasts over 100 acres of beautiful habitats, including the famous panda exhibit. For all of its wonders, admission to the zoo is relatively cheap, especially seeing as you could spend all day wandering around.

San Diego isn’t all beach – Balboa Park is a sprawling urban park replete with an array of attractions, including free museums (on Tuesdays), beautiful ponds and fountains and the Globe Theater, which features terrific regular performances.

San Diego’s picturesque beaches are the perfect location to try surfing. Ocean Beach, with its laid back atmosphere and resident presence, is the best place to try some serious wave-riding.

San Diego is literally right next to Tijuana, Mexico; a town full of an alluring mix of culture and decadence. Famous for cheap booze, haggling vendors and general hedonism, “TJ” attracts over 30 million US visitors per year. Stick to Revolucion - the city’s main strip full of mariachi bands and clubs - and you can’t go wrong.