10 day itinerary
San Diego
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Itinerary
San Diego is a beautiful city with plenty of family-friendly activities to keep you busy for 10 days. Here's an ideal itinerary for your trip:
Day 1: Arrival and Beach Day
- Start your trip by checking into your hotel and heading straight to the beach.
- is a great spot for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.
- After a day at the beach, head to for dinner and shopping.
Day 2: and
- Spend the day exploring , which has over 15 museums and attractions.
- Don't miss the , which is located within the park and is home to over 3,500 animals.
- End the day with dinner in the , which has plenty of family-friendly restaurants.
Day 3: and
- Visit the , which is a retired aircraft carrier that now serves as a museum.
- Afterward, head to for lunch and shopping.
- In the evening, catch a Padres game at .
Day 4: and Beach
- Take a ferry to , which is known for its beautiful beaches and historic .
- Spend the day relaxing on the beach or renting bikes to explore the island.
- In the evening, head back to the mainland for dinner in .
Day 5:
- Spend the day at , which has over 60 rides and attractions.
- Don't miss the , which features Lego replicas of famous landmarks from around the country.
- End the day with dinner in Carlsbad, which has plenty of family-friendly restaurants.
Day 6: and Tide Pools
- Visit , which offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay.
- Afterward, head to the tide pools at Cabrillo Beach to explore the marine life.
- In the evening, catch a movie at the historic .
Day 7:
- Spend the day at , which has plenty of marine life exhibits and shows.
- Don't miss the roller coasters and other thrill rides.
- End the day with dinner in , which has plenty of family-friendly restaurants.
Day 8: and
- Visit the again to see what you missed the first time.
- Afterward, explore the , which has plenty of shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
- In the evening, catch a show at the historic .
Day 9: and
- Take a cruise around San Diego Bay to see the city from a different perspective.
- Afterward, head to for lunch and shopping.
- In the evening, catch a concert at the .
Day 10: Departure Day
- Spend your last day in San Diego relaxing at the beach or exploring any attractions you missed.
- Don't forget to pick up some souvenirs before heading home.