San Diego Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

Nicolás Correa

4 Oct 2023

Embark on an exciting 5-day journey through the vibrant city of San Diego. Explore historic sites, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on beautiful beaches.

Trip to San Diego

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$213

$ 20

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Located in the center of Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego, Casa de Reyes is more than just a restaurant; it is an authentic Mexican experience for all the senses. Enjoy the homemade Mexican cuisine and frosty margaritas, while relaxing in the courtyard surrounded by a lush garden.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

9 - 11 min

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Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 30 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$36

15 - 22 min

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Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$135

7 - 9 min

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Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$26

Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$92

$ 30

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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Grand beachfront hotel with a spa & a fitness center, plus outdoor pools & open-air dining.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

At Il Fornaio, our mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$116

$ 25

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

19 - 23 min

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Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$48

2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$86

$ 25

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

21 - 26 min

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Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

24 - 29 min

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Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Long Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a cafe & shop known for sunset views, plus sea lion sightings.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$26

Bustling market in an old Navy building with hip eateries, bars & specialty food & craft vendors.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$283

$ 35

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Venerable hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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The Cravory cookies are the ultimate cookie experience, with a soft cookie center and perfectly baked surface that provides both a gooey and crisp cookie eat...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

6 - 8 min

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