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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego vs San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, San Diego Zoo ranks slightly better than Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. San Diego Zoo ranks #1 in San Diego with approval from 6 sources such as Travel + Leisure, concierge.com and Michelin Guide.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
9 / 10
700 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA
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Fodor's Fodor's
"California artists figure prominently in the museum's permanent collection of post-1950s art, but the museum also includes examples of every major art movement through the present." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The galleries show edgy rolling exhibitions and include pieces from their collection of more than 4,000 works by the likes of Robert Irwin and Yoshitomo Nara."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Focusing on work produced since 1950, this museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and thought-provoking exhibitions." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Established in 1941, San Diego's premier venue for contemporary art occupies Ellen Browning Scripps' remodeled and restored home (1916)." Full review
Where Where
"Keeps native and visiting culture-vultures satiated with lectures, film series and rotating exhibitions that have included marquee art-world names as well as notable up-and-comers." Full review
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San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
9 / 10
2929 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Balboa Park's—and perhaps the city's—most famous attraction is its 100-acre zoo." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"No other local attraction is more synonymous with San Diego than the Zoo, a 90-year-old institution that lives up to its reputation."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This justifiably famous zoo is one of SoCal’s biggest attractions, showing more than 3000 animals representing more than 650 species in a beautifully landscaped setting." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the largest, most diverse and most celebrated zoological parks in the world." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"World-renown 100-acre (40-hectare) facility in Balboa Park, with a botanical collection that rivals the animals. Bus tours skirt most enclosures quickly." Full review
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