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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like USS Midway Museum and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Get some historical perspective at Mormon Battalion Historic Site and Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Explore San Diego's surroundings by going to Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside), Carlsbad (South Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad Village, &more) and Borrego Springs (Galleta Meadows, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, &more). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, stroll through Moonlight State Beach, take a stroll through Little Italy, and immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the San Diego road trip app.

In January, daytime highs in San Diego are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.