5 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.

Head to Gaslamp Quarter and Spanish Village Art Centerfor some retail therapy. Escape the urban bustle at La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach Park. Change things up with these side-trips from San Diego: Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas) and Disneyland Park (in Anaheim). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, admire the natural beauty at Balboa Park, and get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read San Diego trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 68°F in December, and nighttime lows around 51°F.