How to Spend 3 PERFECT Days in San Diego

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Perfect for first-time visitors, this guide covers the city's iconic landmarks, beautiful beaches, historic sites, and culinary favorites.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 3 Day Trip Overview
0:45 Balboa Park
01:51 Pacific Beach
02:25 Mission Beach
02:53 Local Favorite Spot
03:04 La Jolla
06:17 Old Town
07:24 Coronado Ferry Landing
07:47 Seaport Village
08:18 Embarcadero / Tuna Harbor
09:00 Centennial Park
09:17 Coronado Beach
09:35 Hotel Del Coronado

Day One: Balboa Park to the Beaches
Morning: Start your San Diego adventure at Balboa Park. Explore its vast array of museums, such as the Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and more. Families will love the world-renowned San Diego Zoo.
Lunch: Dine at Panama 66 or The Prado Restaurant within the park.
Afternoon: Experience the laid-back vibe of Pacific Beach and the charm of Mission Beach. Wander along the boardwalks, relax on the beach, and explore the local shops and attractions.

Day Two: La Jolla and Beyond
Morning: Visit La Jolla Cove for stunning ocean views and seal spotting. Explore the Children's Pool and enjoy shopping in downtown La Jolla.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at Duke's or George's at The Cove, or enjoy casual options at The Taco Stand and El Pescador Fish Market.
Afternoon: Admire the architectural beauty of The Salk Institute, visit the Gliderport for breathtaking views, or hike in Torrey Pines. Families can opt for La Jolla Shores and Birch Aquarium.

Day Three: Old Town and Coronado
Morning: Explore the historic Old Town San Diego with its vibrant culture and landmarks.
Lunch: Indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine at Cafe Coyote or Old Town Mexican Cafe.
Afternoon: Journey from Coronado Ferry Landing to Seaport Village, walk along the Embarcadero, and return to Coronado. End your day at Coronado Beach with a sunset dinner at Sundeck.

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Recommendation from a native, don't go to amusement parks. Visit the neighborhoods and have something to eat & drink, go for a walk around. My neighborhood commendations: La Jolla/Birdrock, North Park, Pacific/Mission Beach, Little Italy. Events: Gaslamp Quarter Padres game & a "low rider street cruise" in National City. To get an overall view of San Diego, go visit Mt. Soledad. To see the large San Diego Bay, take the Harbor Cruise or a ferry to and from Coronado. That should get you a general idea of San Diego.

ImTheDudeMan

We visited San Diego a few weeks ago from the UK. We were only there for 2 nights but visited old town for the first night which was brilliant and it happened to be el cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May. A special date for Mexicans. The following day (and night and our last day) we went to wonderful La Jolla (La Hoya). What a lovely town. On the seafront almost within touching distance were loads of seals, cormorants, pelicans etc. unbelievable! We loved it so much my wife wanted to buy a house there. One of the highlights of our California trip from An Francisco to San Diego. 😊😊

jez

Finally, someone makes a good trip advisor thank you

xDORANBOLTx

I grew up there, and it was an absolute blast in the ’60s and ’70s. Golden-tanned California blondes with their hair parted down the middle were everywhere, and it was a time before nose rings and tattoos became common. I was all over the place back then—heck, I even jumped off the cliffs at La Jolla Cove and climbed up the small staircase into the gift shop. It’s cool to see that Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach have kept that classic hippie-surfer vibe alive. Go Pirates OHS✌️

DanielOrtegoUSA

Get over the sticker shock if you are not from CA, and if you can do that then you will love San Diego. It is so rich with varying cities and themes and culture. Truly one of the most beautiful places in the USA. Amazing food choices, so many things to do, places to see, it truly never ends. It has traffic but still much less than Orange County or Los Angeles area freeways. Such a pleasure to live there, had the time of my life before relocating for work.

bennytakeson

As someone who's lived here all of their life, I would avoid the extremely touristy areas like Coronado and Balboa Park, and La Jolla. Instead explore Point Loma if you want to go the beach and want pretty views from the bluffs as there's still some tourists but not nearly as much as La Jolla. Another beach alternative would be Carlsbad or Encinitas which also have great beaches with much smaller crowds. For nightlife, PB will be your vibe if you just want standard club vibes but San Diego has a unique house music scene. Clubs like Nova and Bloom in the Gaslamp district have world famous headliners which are something you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else. This is going to be a very hot take but check out eastern San Diego. No, not El Cajon or La Mesa but Julian and Borrego springs make great day trips where can experience pretty mountain views and the desert all within a half hour of each other.

PoliticsAndBeyond

MCRD is where I’ll be going. It’s been 40 years when I joined the Marines. And then off to Camp Pendleton. 🇺🇸

Williameagleblanket

San Diego is a special place. Best city in the world.

msc

Miquel's Cocina for dinner and Clayton's Coffee Shop for breakfast on Coronado Island are amazing places to eat. Coronado Island is my favorite place in San Diego!

FanThemePark

Have you ever been to the Fleet Science Center at Balboa Park you should do a video about it 👍📲🧲🌐🔭🔬

juanserrano

I'm a real native San Diegan, born and raised. My mother was born here too in 1936 so we have watched our city grow from a cow town with lots of farms and orchards to what you see in this video but I guarantee you that you are not going to be able to see any two of these places in 3 days. Balboa Park and the SD Zoo is a 2 day event at minimum. 1 day for the Zoo alone. It's that big.

IC

Good job... I always recommend the Gas Lamp, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Pacific Beach, and the Hotel del Coronado and the beaches to the south by car...

BarrierIsland

San Diego is a better version of New York, so with that in mind it is going to be expensive but it's going to be a lot more pleasant

ChuxDiaz

2016 since our last visit in San Diego. Saw Embassy Suites where me and my family stayed during the visit.. Old Town, Balboa Park where you can see aircraft landings..

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