Plan your trip to San Diego, California
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Regional Population: 1,223,400
Elevation: 20 meters
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Local Currency: USD
Latitude: 32.7153292
Longitude: -117.1572551
Nearby Airports: SAN
Top Trips: road trips to San Diego
Weather: road conditions around San Diego
How Far Is It: distance to San Diego
Cost to Drive: how much is it to drive to San Diego
This Southern California destination remains a family favorite, but cool new hotels and restaurants make it an appealing playground for adults too.
Savor the fresh flavors of San Diego cuisine, from chic restaurants to 1950s diners.
From dine-in movies to rock concerts, San Diego hotels offer a plethora of kid-friendly experiences.
Can’t get to Venice, Italy this year? Try a romantic gondola ride in Coronado, instead.
Interactive art exhibits at this new San Diego attraction let children paint, play and imagine.
San Diego isn’t just about surfing and Legoland. There are plenty of other outdoor adventures sure to excite the entire family—and they’re all less than an hour from the city.
San Diego’s many transportation museums make this sunny Southern California city the perfect destination for an educational family vacation.
Add to your family-friendly beach list with this round-up of favorite beaches from TravelMuse.
Mexican cruises offer families warm temperatures, native art and culture, and plenty of adventure.
Best destinations for students or families for a memorable Spring Break getaway.
Travel without a car and reduce your carbon footprint by walking, bicycling, kayaking or taking a train on your next vacation.
Our expert surf bum selects six sweet surfari destinations around the world—from San Diego to Bali—to check out for fitness and fun on your next family vacation.
Maximize your visit to these theme parks that on your Southern California vacation to see elaborate Lego creations, including an 11-foot-long submarine.
Read about the best hiking trails for checking out rare pines, colorful sandstone cliffs and native vegetation at this state park overlooking the Pacific.
Thanks to imaginative pet-tailored programs, four-legged friends can now join the family vacation fun.
How and where to plan an accessible family beach vacation.
Shop at Macy’s with the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, enjoy a massage at Aqua Spa Hotel and Resorts, or go on a free family snorkel trip in Turks and Caicos.
Save on fuel costs with these gas card discounts and awards offered by various travel-related businesses across the county.
Deals for San Diego hotels, Shell Hospitalty, Arco gas cards in California’s Big Bear Lake and Sheraton hotels’ water-park savings and Chilean ski package.
This week’s deals include Québec hotel and museum discounts, grandparents package in New Orleans, reduced admission to San Diego attractions, and special summer rates for a Florida beach and golf resort.
San Diego is one of those few destinations that appeals to a wide range of different travelers: sun worshippers, nature lovers, history buffs, urban explorers and family travelers.
