10 Days in San Diego: Sun, Sea, and Adventure

Marcza

11 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of San Diego. From historic landmarks to breathtaking parks, this blog will guide you through the best attractions and culinary delights the city has to offer. Get ready for 10 days of sun, sea, and adventure!

Trip to San Diego

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Foodie Delights and Maritime Marvels

$173

$ 20

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$45

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

2 - 3 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

Day 2Monuments, Museums, and Cultural Charm

$193

$ 30

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

30 - 36 min

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From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$35

8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

8 - 10 min

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Colorful murals can be seen at this public park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$64

Day 3Family Fun and Culinary Delights

$345

$ 15

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Family-friendly, Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, waterslides, parades & shows.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$150

28 - 34 min

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Opened in 2004, this prominent outdoor stadium features seasonal sporting events & concerts.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$75

1 - 2 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Parks, Seafood, and Shopping

$112

$ 15

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood features fresh seafood and masterfully prepared steaks served against a backdrop of live jazz music.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

3 - 4 min

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Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Puesto is a popular San Diego restaurant that successfully mixes a casual attitude with an original twist on Mexican street food and drinks. Puesto knows the true meaning of fresh with hand-made tortillas, scratch salsas, all-natural meats, craft cocktails

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Gardens, Waterfronts, and Naval History

$205

$ 20

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$58

6 - 9 min

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Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$65

12 - 17 min

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Animae is an interpretation by Puffer Malarkey Collective of West Coast Asian cuisine. A formal, seductive atmosphere sets the stage for highly theatrical dining on the ground floor of Pacific Gate by Bosa, Downtown San Diego’s newest ultra-luxury condominiums.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Exquisite Thai Cuisine

$257

$ 20

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$135

52 - 63 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$52

19 - 28 min

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Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Piatti is nestled in the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood with an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant features an exhibition kitchen, full service bar and two tree-covered patios – perfect for a private event or al fresco dining.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 7Hiking, Thrills, and Beachside Bliss

$170

$ 25

Coronado Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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