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Things to see in National City, California (United States): 29 places and when to go
National City, California is a city in United States with around 150,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego Bay and San Diego–Coronado Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.6719, -117.098
- Population
- About 150,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (8) · Food and drink (8) · Wildlife (4) · Architecture (3) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 187 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Otay Mountain, at 1,067 m.
What to see in National City, California
The places in and around National City, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cabrillo National MonumentNational Monument of the United States and historic district13 km
- San Diego BayNatural harbor in California, United States4.2 km
- San Diego–Coronado BridgeBridge that goes through San Diego-Coronado5.8 km
- USS DolphinSubmarine of the United States9.0 km
- San Miguel MountainMountain in San Diego County, California, United States15 km
- McGinty MountainMountain in California, United States of America26 km
- Medea1904 steam yacht9.0 km
- Old Point Loma LighthouseLighthouse in California, United States13 km
- BerkeleySan Francisco Bay ferry9.0 km
- HMS SurpriseReplica tall ship built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada in 19708.9 km
- Otay MountainMountain in California, USA25 km
- New Point Loma LighthouseLighthouse in California, United States14 km
- SS Monte CarloAmerican ship that sunk in 19377.0 km
- Tijuana River National Estuarine Research ReserveNatural reserve in Imperial Beach, California and San Ysidro, San Diego13 km
- Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and MexicoInternational border marker15 km
- Marshal Scotty's Playland ParkFormer American amusement park28 km
- San Diego National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge in California17 km
- Tijuana Slough National Wildlife RefugeWildlife refuge in San Diego, California12 km
- Sesame Place San DiegoChildren's theme and water park in Chula Vista, California12 km
- 3 Punk Ales Brewing CompanyBrewery3.6 km
- Brewjeria Tap Room & KitchenBrewery3.6 km
- Chula Vista BreweryBrewery3.8 km
- Coronado Brewing Company - Imperial BeachBrewery11 km
- Fall Brewing Company South Park TaproomBrewery7.1 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Groundswell Brewing Company, Mujeres Brew House, The Church by The Lost Abbey
- With kids: Pumpkin Station
- Diving: USS PC-815
When to go to National City, California
The best time to visit National City, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebPossible10:50
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:08
- JulBest time13:57
- AugBest time13:12
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to National City, California
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 187 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Diego55 places18 km
- Escondido10 places50 km
- Oceanside, California22 places65 km
- Warner Springs6 places82 km
- Murrieta10 places99 km
- San Juan Capistrano18 places106 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in National City, California?
The best known: Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego Bay, San Diego–Coronado Bridge, USS Dolphin, San Miguel Mountain. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit National City, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52.
How do you get to National City, California?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 187 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with National City, California as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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