3 days in San Diego Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

San Diego is known for museums, zoos & aquariums, beaches, parks, and theme parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, appreciate the history behind Cabrillo National Monument, let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are San Diego International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport and Palm Springs International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel back home.