San Diego
Spanish missions, navy ships, and a park bigger than Central Park.
- Distance
- ~7 miles (with driving)
- Time
- 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bring
- Walking shoes
- Stops
- 12
- Walk total
- 46 mi · ~995 min
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- 01
California Tower (Balboa Park)
"Begin at the bell tower with the blue-and-white tile dome. Find the carved figures above the doorway."
32.73140, -117.14940Pin on map - 220 m · ~3 min · head W from stop 102
Botanical Building
"Wood-lath structure with a lily pond out front. Find the giant orchid display inside."
32.73110, -117.15170Pin on map - 350 m · ~5 min · head SSE from stop 203
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
"World's largest outdoor pipe organ. Find the bronze plaque listing every Civic Organist since 1917."
32.72830, -117.15000Pin on map - 3.2 mi · ~69 min · head NW from stop 304
Old Town Plaza
"Drive or trolley north 5 min. Stand in the central plaza. Find the flagpole."
32.75440, -117.19560Pin on map - 5.4 mi · ~115 min · head ENE from stop 405
Mission San Diego de Alcalá
"Drive 15 min east. Find the white facade with the five-bell campanario."
32.77170, -117.10580Pin on map - 10 mi · ~225 min · head SW from stop 506
Cabrillo National Monument
"Drive 20 min south to Point Loma. Find the bronze statue facing the harbor."
32.67220, -117.24170Pin on map - 3.7 mi · ~80 min · head E from stop 607
Hotel Del Coronado
"Cross the bridge to Coronado. Walk past the front turret. Find the year on the cornerstone."
32.68090, -117.17810Pin on map - 2.3 mi · ~49 min · head N from stop 708
USS Midway Museum
"Look for the giant aircraft carrier docked downtown. Find the propellers on display on the pier."
32.71360, -117.17500Pin on map - 0.9 mi · ~19 min · head ESE from stop 809
Gaslamp Quarter
"Walk Fifth Ave between Broadway and L. Find the Yuma Building with the cast-iron facade."
32.71060, -117.16060Pin on map - 0.7 mi · ~15 min · head W from stop 910
Seaport Village
"Walk the boardwalk along the bay. Find the carousel with hand-carved horses."
32.70890, -117.17220Pin on map - 11 mi · ~243 min · head NNW from stop 1011
La Jolla Cove
"Drive 15 min north. Find the cove where the sea lions sleep on the rocks."
32.84970, -117.27190Pin on map - 8.1 mi · ~174 min · head S from stop 1112
Sunset Cliffs
"End at the cliffs west of Point Loma. Find a bench facing west. Stay until the green flash."
32.73330, -117.25310Pin on map