2 days in New Braunfels & San Diego Itinerary

Built upon the back of an older cotton-producing town called Gruene, New Braunfels pays tribute to its heritage by maintaining part of the historical town--its post office, general store, and dance hall among other buildings--inside the city limits.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): stroll around Fischer Park, see the interesting displays at Dick's Classic Garage, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Guadalupe Brewing Company.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the New Braunfels day trip app.

San Antonio to New Braunfels is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus and taxi. In December, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Botanical Building and Lily Pond and then get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from New Braunfels to San Diego takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New Braunfels to San Diego is minus 2 hours. Traveling from New Braunfels in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Diego, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.