9 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and La Jolla Shores Park. Bring the kids along to La Jolla Cove and Mission Bay Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Diego: Del Mar City Beach (in Del Mar) and Encinitas (Moonlight State Beach & Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Windansea Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Coronado Beach, appreciate the history behind The Unconditional Surrender, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read San Diego online road trip planner .

Expect a daytime high around 69°F in March, and nighttime lows around 56°F. You will leave for home on the 21st (Sat).