12 days in Seattle & San Diego Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Escape the urban bustle at Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. You'll explore and learn at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Seattle Art Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Point No Point Lighthouse & Park (in Hansville) and Hindu Temple & Cultural Center (in Bothell). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Pioneer Square, contemplate the long history of West Point Lighthouse, make a trip to Space Needle, and get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Seattle online route maker .

Belleville to Seattle is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Belleville to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Belleville in May: highs in Seattle hover around 68°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to San Diego.

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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. Get outdoors at La Jolla Cove and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Diego: San Juan Capistrano (Montanez Adobe & Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano) and Christ Cathedral (in Garden Grove). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, get interesting insight from Tours, steep yourself in history at Marston House Museum, and stroll the grounds of Fort Rosecrans Cemetery.

To see photos and tourist information, go to the San Diego day trip website .

Traveling by flight from Seattle to San Diego takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 61°F in San Diego. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.