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.

Get out of town with these interesting San Diego side-trips: Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine), Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). Spend the 23rd (Fri) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's much more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Children's Pool, and see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our San Diego journey planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are San Diego International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport and Palm Springs International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 12°C.