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What to do in San Diego

San Diego is a dream destination for adventure travellers, families, art lovers, and those looking to enjoy Cali sunshine. From breathtaking scenery to heart-stopping amusement park rides, San Diego will leave you and your family smiling!

Spend a day enjoying all the attractions at Balboa Park. Find your next Facebook photo from the park’s many gardens, especially the beautiful Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden. Catch a show at the Old Globe Theatre and chase culture at Casa de Balboa, San Diego Museum of Art, and the colourful Spanish Village Art Centre.

Observe the local culture next at the Gaslamp Quarter. Shop ‘til you drop with its blocks of shops. Spend hours admiring the art galleries and grab a bite to eat at trendy restaurants. Are you a night owl? No problem! The Gaslamp Quarter is also a great place for nightlife.

Are you travelling with kids? Check out the San Diego Air and Space Museum or the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Bring the family to the exciting San Diego Zoo next. Stop by SeaWorld too for their fun wildlife show, the thrilling Manta roller coaster, the exciting Journey to Atlantis, and many more!

Looking to get more wet? Ride the waves of Mission Beach then ride the Giant Dipper rollercoaster in nearby Belmont Park. Lounge by the sea for sunbaking at Coronado Beach. If you want more time to yourself, you’ll love the secluded shores of Black’s Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach.

Complete your San Diego trip by seeing the incredible scenery of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

When to visit San Diego

The best times to visit San Diego are from March to May and September to November for great deals on hotels and fewer tourists. Save more dollars on airfare by booking flights for February and March because they’re the cheapest times to fly to San Diego. Weather-wise, San Diego has plenty of sunny days waiting for you, so there’s really no bad time to visit.

Australians can fly to the US and travel to San Diego, California for up to 90 days after securing an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). Visit Smartraveller for more info and travel tips.

Travelling to and around San Diego

Once you’ve reached San Diego International Airport, get to the city centre by taxi, hotel shuttle, train, bus, trolley, limousine, rental car, and bicycle. Explore the city and travel around San Diego by rental car, bus, taxi, trolley, and bike.

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