Suggestions for Arts & Entertainment near Midtown, San Diego

Trina G. • December 3, 2011My favorite San Diego venue, period. Hit the back room for some pool and if you arrive early enough, street parking is sweet and easy.

Andrea W. • August 8, 2016Super fun for groups! I went there with a girl friend, we were paired with two couples & a family group. The puzzles are fun and the Japanese thriller room was just the right amount of scary!

Jokie T. • September 30, 2010Such a beautiful and tranquil place to visit. The museum is elegant too.

Patty L. • July 23, 2014Love the varied and beautiful artwork. Always a great place to visit when we are in the area. The artwork is original, and therefore pricey. Probably well worth a unique piece.

Maureen L. • January 22, 2017So many colorful pieces to choose from! Their North Park store offers arts/craft classes.

Mike B. • October 1, 2014Great sight line. Friendly staff. 🐘

Katie M. • March 29, 2011The whole exhibit is amazing but be sure to check out the tar pit demo/replica in addition to admiring the elephants. Fascinating historical stuff!

Victor M. • March 17, 2019We love it!!!

Laura • June 30, 2011$8 if you go before 4 or 5pm, $10 anytime after that. They always have great indie and foreign films. Oh, and the popcorn is great too! Try the jalapeño seasoning and prepare to be amazed.

Sean M. • August 27, 2023One of my favorite parts of the zoo

Jenna Rose R. • January 23, 2014You get an awful lot for your admission here. The Russian submarine delighted my niblings, while my favorite is the Star of India, particularly the bottom half. Don't forget the steam ferry!

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014The hippos both hang out together in the armpit of the underwater section of the enclosure. Great for a selfie with the beast!

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011We received our 1st koalas as a gift from Australia in 1925. These fuzzy marsupials are not bears, and not as cuddly as you think. They're actually independent, feisty, and often grumpy.

San Diego Zoo • May 22, 2011The Lost Forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including our bonobos. Bonobos were not identified by scientists until 1926. Before that, they were thought to be another type of common chimp.

Katie M. • March 29, 2011Fantastically designed exhibit with multiple places to watch the gorillas from. Such a lively bunch.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011The Zoo’s adult male giraffe, Silver, is more than 17 feet tall. With such a long neck, it’s surprising that giraffes have the same number of vertebrae that we do—each one is just much bigger!

eric b. • October 17, 2021Such a cool boat - so much history, told well and beautifully preserved.

Anne M. • September 28, 2013So fabulous. Highly recommend seeing a show (or two!) here.

Steve W. • September 12, 2020Delicious local beers, plenty of shade, and very knowledgeable staff.

Michele L. • July 30, 2013Capybaras are my favorite <3

Sara R. • December 14, 2011Kitty kitty

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Tigers each have their own unique stripe pattern, like our fingerprints. A tiger’s claws can be up to five inches long, and they use them to mark their territory with scratches on trees.

Matthew P. • August 1, 2011The docents here are a wealth of amazing knowledge and are living history. Ask one for a tour and they will happily provide one.

Theresa M. • July 18, 2011Get here early the flingos are very active!

Erin M. • April 1, 2013Beautiful! There was a 30-60 min wait but it was so worth it. Don't forget you can only see pandas in 4 zoos in the United States.

Chacho H. • November 15, 2011Amazing jewelry, great art books (some say the best selection in San Diego), and a superb gift selection. Not a bad place to drop some cash.