Car Hire San Diego - Mini guide to San Diego

With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations on America’s west coast.

The Gaslamp Quarter, in the heart of San Diego, is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture - all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll past the district's grand, historic buildings restored to their original character.

On the northeastern edge of downtown San Diego you’ll find Balboa Park, home to fifteen museums, various arts and international culture associations, as well as the San Diego Zoo, making it one of the nation's largest cultural and entertainment complexes. Highlights include the ornate San Diego Museum of Art, the small but impressive Timkin Museum of Art, the Centro Cultural de la Raza, the Casa de Balboa and the Rueben H Fleet Space Theater & Science Center, a hands-on science museum with a huge-screen Omnimax theatre.

While your still in Balboa Park don’t forget the world-famous San Diego Zoo, which also runs a free-range 1800 acre Wild Animal Park, 50kms north of the city in Escondido.

Embarcadero, just west of downtown, makes for a pleasant afternoon. San Diego’s original dockside, it has plenty of nautical charm to offer, especially with the old ships moored at the Maritime Museum.