5 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Diego: Disneyland Park (in Anaheim) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our San Diego online route planner.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are San Diego International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport and Palm Springs International Airport. In July in San Diego, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 23°C at night.