8 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.

Explore San Diego's surroundings by going to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas), Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside) and Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Radiator Springs Racers, &more). Spend the 6th (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's lots more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, pause for some photo ops at Cabrillo National Monument, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, and get a taste of the local shopping with Gaslamp Quarter.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip planning tool.

In January, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 51°F.