San Diego is a beautiful city with many sights to explore and various activities to enjoy! We compiled a San Diego bucket list for Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2025 and hope to see you there! How many of the items can you cross off?
Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego is home to many unique shops, historical landmarks and delicious Mexican cuisine. It is the birthplace of California! There is much to explore here including the historical buildings, museums and the Old Town San Diego State Park. Old Town San Diego is also a great place to try out some of the San Diego food favorites that are a part of this bucket list.
Balboa Park
Have you heard about the seven hidden gems at Balboa Park? You can spend all day (or weekend) exploring Balboa Park’s 1,200 acres of museums, gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo (more information on the zoo is below). But the Jewel of San Diego also features several lesser-known attractions that are sure to pique your interest, too.
Explore the Seven Gems at Balboa Park
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park that is home to over 14,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 700 species and subspecies.
DDW attendees receive a 10% discount on a San Diego Zoo pass or a San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass when you show your badge at the front gate ticket window.
San Diego Harbor Cruise Tour
Enjoy beautiful sights of San Diego from the water. This cruise will pass the Coronado Bridge, the Naval Base and the sea lions! There are several time slot options so that you can fit this in with your schedule while visiting. Click the button below for more information or to book your cruise!
Seaport Village
With four miles of meandering cobblestone pathways bordered by ponds, lakes, fountains and colorful landscaping, plus a quarter-mile slate boardwalk along the San Diego Bay, it’s easy to enjoy an afternoon stroll while you wander through the shops, walking the promenade and taking in the scenery.
San Diego Food Delights
San Diego’s secret is out: it has an amazing food scene!
This beautiful beach town is also a dining paradise, and when it comes to news on the latest local restaurants and culinary honors, foodies worldwide are eating it up. As just a sampler plate of accolades: Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards has named San Diego the No. 10 food destination in the United States, while Food & Wine Magazine likewise picked San Diego among the nation’s Top 10 cities for dining. And Thrillist Travel has called San Diego one of the Best New Foodie Cities in America. Check out show your badge deals and other coupons!
