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Best Things to Do in San Diego, solo trip
Balboa Park is 94% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam 17 museums, sketch in quiet gardens, join free Saturday plant tours and ride the tram alone; the park is patrolled and easy to navigate on foot or scooter rental.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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USS Midway Museum is 92% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can spend 3-5 hours on the free audio tour, linger at 60+ exhibits, tackle steep ladders freely, join docent talks, and use the café, making the carrier highly rewarding alone.
Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours
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La Jolla Cove is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can snorkel, dive, hike the bluff trail, and photograph seals under year-round lifeguard watch; limited parking and peak-season crowds are the only significant drawback.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Old Town is 88% Solo-Friendly
You can explore free museums, watch artisans, shop 70+ stores, and join low-cost guided or ghost tours safely alone; only tourist crowds and scarce shade at noon slightly lower comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Port of San Diego is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can walk the Embarcadero, tour historic ships, or hop on a harbor cruise easily; plentiful public transit and restrooms make a safe, flexible half-day.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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SeaWorld San Diego is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can use single-rider lines for coasters, linger at aquariums, and book quick upgrades freely, yet high ticket cost and peak-season crowds slightly reduce overall ease.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam 1,800-acre grounds with free app guidance, board Africa Tram without booking, and add small-group or thrill safaris, though distances mean long, solitary walks between exhibits.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5–1 day
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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is 86% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors get free 24-hour access, scenic 1–2 mi trails, and quiet spots for photography or meditation. They must watch footing and avoid cliff edges after dark because there is no lighting or guards.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Unconditional Surrender is 77% Solo-Friendly
The free waterfront statue offers striking photos, benches, and a safe paved path for a calm 10-30-minute stop, but minimal shade and limited depth keep solo interest moderate.
Recommended visit duration: 10–30 minutes
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