3 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.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, and let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip planner.

Seattle to San Diego is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 61°F in San Diego. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.