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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Mission San Juan Capistrano and USS Midway Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Moonlight State Beach. Explore San Diego's surroundings by going to Crystal Cove (in Laguna Beach), South Carlsbad State Beach (in Carlsbad) and Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around La Jolla Shores Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Coronado Beach, admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Pacific Beach.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the San Diego trip itinerary website .

October in San Diego sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.