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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Diego: Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine), Disney California Adventure Park (in Anaheim) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). Spend the 18th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, admire the natural beauty at Balboa Park, and step aboard Maritime Museum of San Diego.

For maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our San Diego online trip maker.

Seattle to San Diego is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Seattle in December, plan for much warmer days in San Diego, with highs around 23°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.