60 days in San Diego County 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: Oceanside (Oceanside Museum of Art, Coastal Rail Trail, &more), Encinitas (Cardiff State Beach, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, &more) and Poway (Old Poway Park, Twin Peaks Trail, &more). Spend the 5th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, find something for the whole family at LEGOLAND California, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, and see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our San Diego route planning tool.

Las Vegas to San Diego is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in June, you will find days in San Diego are much colder (73°F), and nights are a bit cooler (64°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Julian.

Julian is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, in the United States. Explore Julian's surroundings by going to Ramona (San Vicente Golf Course, Wildlife Research Center, &more), Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine) and Valley Center (Nurtured By Nature & Triple B Ranches). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at California Wolf Center, go deep underground at Eagle and High Peak Mine, head outdoors with Julian Mining Company, and walk around Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Julian holiday planner.

Traveling by car from San Diego to Julian takes 1.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in July: highs in Julian hover around 89°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.