Attractions & Landmarks
Home to over 12,000 animals, this world-famous zoo opened in 1916.
What is the San Diego Zoo?
This San Diego-born baseball legend played 20 seasons for the Padres and is immortalized in bronze outside Petco Park.
Who is Tony Gwynn?
San Diego is known as the birthplace of this kind of taco filled with French fries.
What is the California burrito?
This 20th-century, this military branch presence gave San Diego its nickname as a “military town.”
What is the U.S. Navy?
This hit 2004 comedy, starring Will Ferrell as a clueless anchorman, was set in San Diego.
What is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?
This suspension bridge in Bankers Hill is famous for its gentle sway.
What is the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge?
This Padres pitcher threw the franchise’s first no-hitter in 2021.
Who is Joe Musgrove?
This district is home to craft breweries, trendy restaurants, and the Padres’ stadium.
What is the Gaslamp Quarter?
This Old Town restaurant is said to be haunted and is one of the most visited historic sites in California.
What is the Whaley House?
This local beer company helped make San Diego a craft-brew capital.
What is Stone Brewing?
Tourists flock to this sea cave in La Jolla, accessible by a tunnel from a gift shop.
What is the Sunny Jim Sea Cave?
This beach town hosts the annual Super Girl Surf Pro, one of the world’s biggest women’s surf competitions.
What is Oceanside?
This mountain provides panoramic views of the city and is popular for sunset hikes.
What is Cowles Mountain?
This explorer was the first European to land in what is now San Diego, in 1542.
Who is Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo?
This indie band from San Diego is best known for the song “Drive.”
Who are Incubus?
This surf spot near Encinitas is known for its waves and yoga-loving locals.
What is Swami’s Beach?
This Aztec alum became an NBA Finals MVP and two-time NBA champion.
Who is Kawhi Leonard?
This iconic seaside roller coaster has been thrilling riders since 1925.
What is the Giant Dipper?
Before it was called San Diego, this area was inhabited by this Indigenous people.
Who are the Kumeyaay?
The famous Hotel del Coronado was the filming site of this Marilyn Monroe classic.
What is Some Like It Hot?
This hilltop neighborhood is known for its colorful murals and Mexican heritage.
What is Barrio Logan?
This Hall of Fame quarterback was known for his bolo ties and fiery leadership.
Who is Philip Rivers?
This freeway, runs all the way from Mexico to Canada.
What is "The 5" ? A nickname, as many San Diegans use "The" as a directional reference.
This San Diego county town became a gold rush hotspot in the 1870s. (Known for some Pie)
What is Julian?
San Diego’s first newspaper, The San Diego Herald, was printed in this year.
What is 1851?