8 days in San Diego & Connecticut 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.

Visit Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial for their historical value. Shop till you drop at Seaport Village and Gaslamp Quarter. Change things up with a short trip to Oceanside Pier in Oceanside (about 44 minutes away). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, and trek along Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

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Los Angeles to San Diego is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to New London.

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Olde Mistick Village and Antiques Marketplace. Visit Prudence Crandall Museum and Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Pawcatuck (Barn Island Wildlife Management Area & Capizzano Olive Oils & Vinegars). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Mystic Seaport Museum, look for gifts at Mystic Knotwork, take in the history at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, and identify plant and animal life at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center.

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You can drive from San Diego to New London in 44 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from San Diego to New London is 3 hours. While traveling from San Diego, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in New London, ranging from highs of 54°F to lows of 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hartford.

Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): steep yourself in history at The Mark Twain House & Museum, identify plant and animal life at Guiffrida Park, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Castle Craig.

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Drive from New London to Hartford in an hour. In November, daytime highs in Hartford are 52°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.