9 days in Southern California, Coronado & Anaheim 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.

Kids will enjoy San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Spend the 27th (Tue) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. Next up on the itinerary: let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, examine the collection at San Diego Air & Space Museum, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument, and stroll through La Jolla Cove.

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Nashville to San Diego is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Nashville in June: highs in San Diego hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Coronado.

Coronado is a resort city located in San Diego County, California, across the San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego. On the 1st (Sat), kick back and relax at Coronado Beach, then head off the coast to Coronado Island, and then make a trip to Dan McGeorge Gallery.

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Coronado is very close to San Diego. In June in Coronado, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

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You can drive from Coronado to Anaheim in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Coronado in July, expect nights in Anaheim to be about the same, around 68°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 86°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, have fun at California Science Center, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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Traveling by car from Anaheim to Los Angeles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In July in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.