San Diego Metro KOA Resort Blog
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KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
From I-5: Take E Street Exit in Chula Vista.
From 805: Exit 9, Sweetwater Rd. Turn left at bottom of ramp, go west on Sweetwater. Turn left on Second Ave, KOA is on left after bridge.
East from I-5, West from 805 to Second Ave. North on Second 1 mile
GPS: N32.656988, W117.081751
San Diego's rich military history makes it an exceptional place to explore. A prominent part of the area's history is its connection to the U.S. Navy, which dates back to its inception in the 1700s. Here are five must-see military museums, memorials and monuments in San Diego to make your next trip memorable.
As far as San Diego military museums go, the USS Midway is one of the finest. The museum is housed in a decommissioned aircraft carrier and is one of the U.S.'s most popular 100-plus historic naval ships. Berthed along San Diego Bay, the museum is a tribute to hundreds of thousands of personnel who served aboard it.
The museum has simulators, interactive storytelling and unique exhibits, and it is 9 miles from San Diego Metro KOA Resort.
The San Diego Air and Space Museum is another favorite. Situated in Balboa Park, the museum has a colossal collection of traditional military aircraft from WWI to the modern jet age. There is a hall of fame honoring all who created and built airplanes.
The museum is about 9 miles from our KOA Resort.
One of the most famous San Diego military memorials is the National Veterans Memorial. The tribute is the only memorial in the U.S. that honors living and deceased veterans. The massive cross rests on the 824-foot Mt. Soledad, making it visible from miles.
The memorial is within about 20 miles of our KOA Resort.
Another of the military sites to see in San Diego is The Greatest Generation Collection. The site includes photos, artwork and memorial statues that line the Embarcadero in Tuna Harbor Park. A renowned piece consists of the 30-foot tall monument — Unconditional Surrender. The memorial is based on the world-famous photograph of the sailor kissing the nurse after WWII ended.
The collection is within 10 miles of KOA Resort.
Visit the Cabrillo National Monument and be taken back to the 16th century and the first European expedition to the United States' West Coast. Learn about the park's military history, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and other significant exhibits.
The monument is within 20 miles of the campground.
San Diego Metro KOA Resort is the perfect base to explore the region's rich military history. Book your stay at one of our RV Sites, Deluxe Cabins or Tent Sites today!
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