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6 Days in San Diego: Sun, Sea, and Adventure!

Jackson McGaughey

Jackson McGaughey

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant city of San Diego, where you'll discover stunning natural reserves, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with sun, sea, and adventure!

Trip to San Diego

Day 1Ocean Wonders and Sushi Delights
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$140

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$ 15

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$48
15 - 18 min

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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$30
13 - 16 min

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Ken Sushi Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
9 - 11 min

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Urban Plates
Step into an Urban Plates, and you'll find something fresh. Something flavorful. Something new. This is where locally, sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients become amazing meals
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 2Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights
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$78

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$ 15

La Jolla Shores Park
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Azuki
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
14 - 21 min

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Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$30
13 - 20 min

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The Market Place
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
Day 3Nature Trails and Gastronomic Delights
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$110

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$ 15

Mission Trails Regional Park
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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San Diego Natural History Museum
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
11 - 14 min

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The Market Place
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
5 - 6 min

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Cocina 35
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4Park Paradise and Historic Marvels
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$127

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$ 5

Balboa Park
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
11 - 14 min

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Animae
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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
12 - 17 min

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USS Midway Museum
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$65
9 - 14 min

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The Cheesecake Factory
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Culinary Delights
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$268

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$ 5

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 - 16 min

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Craft & Commerce
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
8 - 11 min

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Maritime Museum of San Diego
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$45
10 - 15 min

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Ironside Fish & Oyster
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6Coastal Treasures and Mouthwatering Burgers
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$126

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$ 20

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
16 - 20 min

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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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OB Noodle House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
11 - 14 min

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Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Hodads Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
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Day 8

Budget breakdown: $923 In total

Activities & Food:$848
Transport:$75