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Port of San Diego
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in San Diego Metropolitan Area

Port of San Diego

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Port of San Diego is one of the main naval ports for the US Navy's Pacific Fleet. The harbor is deep and wide, with various warships such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines moored year-round. Standing on the shore, you can feel the massive scale of the warships up close. A highly recognizable landmark in the port area is the decommissionedUSS Midwayaircraft carrier. It is moored by the harbor and has been converted into an aircraft carrier museum open to the public, with various retired carrier-based aircraft displayed on the flight deck. In the park next to the aircraft carrier stands the "Embracing Peace" sculpture—a giant statue based on the classic V-J Day photo, capturing the moment a sailor and a nurse kiss. In the same park, there is also a group of bronze statues depicting a pilot who has just stepped off a plane, a kneeling nurse, a wounded soldier on crutches, a veteran in a wheelchair, as well as sailors, marines, ordinary citizens, and children. Strolling through the port area, red tiles and green trees contrast with the blue sea and sky, and in the distance, you can see the Coronado Bridge spanning the bay. On the other side of the harbor, there is a large private yacht marina with a forest of masts, offering a unique coastal charm. The pedestrian area is dotted with vintage sailboats and street performers playing guitar, as well as a century-old carousel.San Diego · 50.6km from Carlsbad

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USS Midway Museum: Skip The Line Ticket
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USS Midway, Old Town San Diego City Tour from Los Angeles
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Nixon Library Admission
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La Jolla Cove + USS Midway Museum + Sunset Cliffs Natural Park + Unconditional Surrender day tour ticket not included
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1-day tour to La Jolla Cove + USS Midway Museum + Unconditional Surrender + Old Town
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1-day tour to San Diego harbor, Balboa Park, USS Midway Museum and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
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1-day private chartered tour to USS Midway Museum + Unconditional Surrender + Old Town + Balboa Park
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Carlsbad Food Tour
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Carlsbad Village Local Food Tours
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All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup
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Newport Beach: City Cruises Champagne & Brunch Buffet Cruise
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San Diego: City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise
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Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze
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Europa Village Wine Tour, Food Pairing & Wine Blending
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1-day tour to SeaWorld San Diego, Old Town, La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores Park
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1-day tour to San Diego Zoo + Unconditional Surrender + La Jolla Cove + La Jolla Shores Park
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Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
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1-day tour to The Richard Nixon Library & Museum + Orange County Zoo + Newport Beach (admission ticket not included)
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Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
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Fun and Educational Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit
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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket
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Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Day Tour from Los Angeles
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Explore Coronado Island by E-Scooter with Photos Included
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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Visit Pass Ticket
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띵미니4 June 2026
5.0
visited when our children were young, and now that they’ve grown—to ages 12 and 14—we went back again, and they really enjoyed it. Since it was a weekday, it was a bit disappointing that a few places were closed; however, we still had a great time riding the attractions and having fun. Above all, the value for money was absolutely excellent.

LEGOLAND California

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SUNSHINE ONUS21 February 2025
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Ocean pier是oceanside景区的著名景点。由长长的木钢结构组成的pier伸进了大海。行走在pier上,能够欣赏左右两边大海的雄伟壮观,走到pier尽头,一览能够欣赏到大海的深邃和广阔。仰望天空,白云,海鸟,阳光交织在一起,海浪声,鸟鸣声,风声清晰可闻。oceanpier无愧于它的盛名。想看大海,想听大海的,就来ocean pier游览.

Oceanside Municipal Pier

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无聊的大白熊饼果18 March 2022
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When I arrived at the site, I found that it was quite different from what I expected. It was quite relaxing and you could take a carriage in the garden to tour it. If you have free time and pass by, you can go in and take a look. It is not necessary to go there specially. There is also a flower shop inside, so there are still many choices.

The Flower Fields

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_TI***do26 October 2026
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Absolutely good experience, it’s better than I expected, it’s worth to visit

USS Midway Museum

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本杰明24 September 2019
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Sea Life Aquarium is located in the LEGOLAND California Resort in San Diego County, Southern California. LEGOLAND California is located in Carlsbad, Southern California, more than an hour's drive from Los Angeles. Address: 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Most people buy a combined ticket, which includes the main part of Legoland and the Sea Life Aquarium. If you only buy a Legoland ticket, you can upgrade to the Sea Life Aquarium ticket for an additional $25. The colorful sharks, octopuses, eels, seahorses, jellyfish, corals, etc. in the aquarium are very beautiful and worth seeing.

SEA LIFE Aquarium

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YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 March 2026
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San Diego is a gentle city bathed in sunshine. The Spanish-style buildings in Balboa Park gleam warmly in the sunlight, and beside the massive silhouette of the HOUSTON aircraft carrier, the Kiss of Victory sculpture captures an eternal sense of joy. Colorful houses huddle together in the Old Town, and the aroma of burritos wafts from street corners. The most pleasant experience is lying on Coronado Beach at dusk, watching the Pacific waves gently lapping in—unhurried and peaceful, just like the perfect California sunshine.

Port of San Diego

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Bobby-C10 October 2020
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The weather in San Diego is now clear and cool in autumn, which is very comfortable. I get up early in the morning and go for a walk on Oceanside Harbor Beach... This big bird is called a pelican, a good fisherman. I have a fish pond at home, and it will fly over at this time to eat my baby goldfish. I really love and hate it.

Oceanside Harbor Beach

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What are the must-do things in Carlsbad?

Don't miss these attractions in Carlsbad: LEGOLAND California, Oceanside Municipal Pier, and Oceanside Harbor Village. If you like Culture & history, try USS Midway Museum: Skip The Line Ticket. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Carlsbad Food Tour.

You can give Carlsbad Food Tour and Carlsbad Village Local Food Tours a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach, San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket, and Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Day Tour from Los Angeles. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 30 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Carlsbad is around SEK 382 – SEK 2,157. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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