15 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Seaport Village and Little Italy Mercato. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Crystal Cove. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Diego: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (in Borrego Springs), Moonlight State Beach (in Encinitas) and Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Mission San Juan Capistrano, explore the different monuments and memorials at Fort Rosecrans Cemetery, enjoy the sand and surf at Coronado Beach, and explore the striking landscape at Point Loma.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the San Diego trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.