San Diego's year-round climate brings beauty to the area parks and gardens throughout the year.

From a ship that sits on dry land to an otherworldly canyon trail to a park that reaches far back into fascinating history, here are seven of San Diego’s most surprising and inspiring sights.

Hillcrest has always been known for good food. The epicenter of the LGBTQ+ community could arguably be considered San Diego's first foodie neighborhood. Before the tide of craft breweries, artisanal doughnuts and design-conscious bistros, the area offered a wide variety of tastes, cultures and price points. Hillcrest — along with neighboring Balboa Park and Bankers Hill — keeps things fresh and exciting, welcoming adventurous flavors from all corners of the world.

From San Diego staples to new kids on the block bound for distinction, these neighborhoods are filled with so many top restaurants, you may never get to them all. But there's no reason not to try! Restaurants of every genre fill cozy corner spots, high-ceilinged expanses and mood-lit nooks — and finding the best is a worthy endeavor. Here are a few stars to point you in the right direction.

If you're looking to see a good live show in San Diego, consider one of the larger theaters, which provide entertainment against a historic or scenic backdrop.