7 days in Asheville & San Diego Itinerary

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Family-friendly places like Biltmore and Fowler's Clay Works will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Asheville side-trips: Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine (in Pigeon Forge), Gatlinburg (Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, Sugarlands Distilling Company, &more) and Bryson City (River Rafting & Tubing & Mountain Layers Brewing Company). It doesn't end there: view the masterpieces at Colin's Creatures.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Asheville road trip app.

Charleston to Asheville is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. In May, Asheville is slightly colder than Charleston - with highs of 75°F and lows of 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) 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.

Attractions like San Diego Zoo and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego, appreciate the history behind Cabrillo National Monument, explore the activities along Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve, and examine the collection at San Diego Air & Space Museum.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the San Diego trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Asheville to San Diego takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Asheville to San Diego. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Asheville in June: highs in San Diego hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 64°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for home.