Top rated Historical landmarks in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 41 places from Historical landmark category.

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Torrey Pines Gliderport

Hang gliding center

Tandem & solo paragliding sessions offered at a clifftop facility with a cafe & hiking trails.

4.80 (4.7K reviews)

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Museum

Among the West Coast's first lighthouses, with interactive exhibits & views of the San Diego bay.

4.80 (2.4K reviews)

Mormon Battalion Historic Site

Historical landmark

Interpretive center commemorating a group of Mormons in the Army during the Mexican-American War.

4.80 (2.4K reviews)

Cabrillo Bridge

Bridge

Iconic arched car & pedestrian bridge built in 1915, providing access to Balboa Park & museums.

4.80 (204 reviews)

Public Art "Embracing Peace"

Cultural landmark

👍👍 I was there for some people I work with had their reenlistment at the Kissing Statue. There’s free parking before 10am.

4.80 (147 reviews)

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Historical landmark

👍 Nice historic landmark and over 100 year old tree

4.80 (136 reviews)

Hillcrest Pride Flag

Landmark

San Diego's LGBT community is celebrated by this permanent Pride Flag.

4.80 (131 reviews)

Crown Point

Park

👍👍 One of the best neighborhoods in town. Walkable, scenic, and laid back.

4.80 (66 reviews)

Gaslamp Quarter Sign

Historical landmark

👍 Gaslamp quarter is a really cool area in San Diego to walk around. Lots of restaurants, bars, stores, gift shops and hotels. A great area during the day or at night for fun nightlife.

4.80 (41 reviews)

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Museum

Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.

4.70 (4K reviews)

Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

Bridge

Built in 1912, this hidden suspension footbridge provides views of the serene valley below.

4.70 (2.6K reviews)

Naval Training Center Park

Park

Located on a former naval training center, this shopping hub also offers art galleries & museums.

4.70 (2.3K reviews)

Old Mission Dam

Historical landmark

👍👍 Aside from parking being a bit tough at peek times, this place is great! You can either park by the dam or hike there after starting by the visitor center! Depending on the time of year, the water levels at the dam rise and fall! There are great trails surrounding the dam and informative signs and i...

4.70 (658 reviews)

California Tower

Historical landmark

Lofty tower with carvings & colorful tiles, plus guided history tours & city views from the top.

4.70 (321 reviews)

Balboa Park Carousel

Amusement park ride

Traditional merry-go-round built in 1910, with hand-carved animals & chance to catch the brass ring.

4.70 (271 reviews)

Marston House

Museum

This 1905 house exemplifies the Arts & Crafts movement, plus features period furniture & pottery.

4.70 (177 reviews)

Casa Del Prado

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful area with incredible architecture structures. Place is spacious with so much to offer.

4.70 (132 reviews)

Plaza de Panama

Park

👍👍 The Plaza de Panama is a wonderful part of central Balboa Park. If you are wanting to go to Balboa Park this is the location you want to go to. great for people watching or enjoying a stroll or bite to eat. Ample green space, Japanese gardens, a botanical garden, museums, and street performers all i...

4.70 (109 reviews)

USS San Diego Memorial

Historical landmark

👍👍 We were in San Diego for holidays. I found out that the waterfront is such a beautiful place for my morning run. While on the run, I passed by these beautiful memorials. I stopped at each of them to learn more. It was an overwhelming experience. Reading every word it said about the brave men and th...

4.70 (85 reviews)

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

Garden

Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

4.60 (8.3K reviews)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in San Diego, United States