Places worth the detour in San Diego
21 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of San Diego, United States, across 6 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (7). Best known: SeaWorld San Diego. 21 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 21, ranked 21
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Geisel Library
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Main library building at University of California, San Diego
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3.Black's Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Beach in San Diego County, California, United States
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4.Old Mission Dam
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park, California, United States of America
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6.Marine Street Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Public beach in La Jolla, San Diego, California
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8.Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in San Diego, California
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9.Children's Pool Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Beach in San Diego, California, United States
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10.Audrey Geisel University House
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
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12.Black Mountain Open Space Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Open space park and nature area in San Diego, California, USA
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13.Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
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14.Torrey Pines State Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
State park in San Diego, California, United States
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16.San Clemente Canyon
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Canyon located in the city of San Diego, in San Diego County, California
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17.Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Pier in California
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18.Ocean Beach Pier
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Fishing pier in San Diego, California, United States
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19.Museum of Creation and Earth History
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Young earth creationist museum in California














