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San Diego Adventure: 5 Days of Fun

Jamie Engelbretson

Jamie Engelbretson

13 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 5-day journey through San Diego, California. Explore iconic landmarks like the USS Midway Museum, Petco Park, and the Japanese Friendship Garden. Get up close with wildlife at the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Relax at the Hotel del Coronado and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Seaport Village. Immerse yourself in history at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Experience breathtaking views at Cabrillo National Monument and Ocean Beach Pier. Have a blast at Belmont Park and dive into the wonders of SeaWorld San Diego. End your trip with a visit to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to San Diego

Day 1
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$170

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$ 10

USS Midway Museum
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$65
9 - 11 min

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Petco Park
Opened in 2004, this prominent outdoor stadium features seasonal sporting events & concerts.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
13 - 16 min

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Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$30
Day 2
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$135

San Diego Zoo
Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$135
13 - 20 min

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Balboa Park
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 15

Hotel del Coronado
Grand beachfront hotel with a spa & a fitness center, plus outdoor pools & open-air dining.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Seaport Village
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Waterfront Park
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$88

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$ 10

Cabrillo National Monument
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
23 - 28 min

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Ocean Beach Pier
Long Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a cafe & shop known for sunset views, plus sea lion sightings.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Belmont Park
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
Day 5
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$340

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$ 10

SeaWorld San Diego
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$175
25 - 30 min

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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
42 - 51 min

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$135

Budget breakdown: $778 In total

Activities & Food:$733
Transport:$45