12 days in San Diego & Ocean Isle Beach 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.

Kids will enjoy San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. When in San Diego, make a side trip to see Disneyland Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and stroll through Children's Pool.

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Denver to San Diego is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Denver to San Diego. Traveling from Denver in March, you will find days in San Diego are a bit warmer (69°F), and nights are much warmer (56°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Ocean Isle Beach.

Ocean Isle Beach is a small seaside town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Museum of Coastal Carolina and Oceans Massage and Skin Care. Explore Ocean Isle Beach's surroundings by going to Oak Island (Oak Island Pier, Oak Island Beach, &more), Southport (Fort Johnston - Southport Museum & Visitors Center, Franklin Square Gallery, &more) and Holden Beach (in Holden Beach). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, look for gifts at Callahan's of Calabash, and play a few rounds at Leopard's Chase Golf Club.

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You can drive from San Diego to Ocean Isle Beach in 37 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Diego to Ocean Isle Beach. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from San Diego in March; daily highs in Ocean Isle Beach reach 63°F and lows reach 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.