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City guide · United States

San Diego

Near-perfect weather year-round, a world-famous zoo, and some of California's best beaches without LA's traffic.

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Beaches · San Diego Zoo · Craft beer · Balboa Park

When to visit.

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WarmestAug · 84°F (29°C)
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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeUSS Midway MuseumExplore →
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USS Midway Museum

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A decommissioned aircraft carrier turned floating museum on the downtown waterfront, with a flight deck of restored jets and a self-guided audio tour.

02What to seeBalboa ParkExplore →
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Balboa Park

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A 1,200-acre cultural park built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, packed with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, museums, and the San Diego Zoo.

03What to seeOld Town San Diego State Historic ParkExplore →
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

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The site of San Diego's original 1820s settlement, preserved as a cluster of adobe buildings, shops, and Mexican restaurants around a central plaza.

Month by month

San Diego, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

February in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in February. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).

March in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in March. One of the best months to visit San Diego. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).

April in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in April. One of the best months to visit San Diego. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

May in San Diego

San Diego in May. One of the best months to visit San Diego. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).

June in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in June. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

August in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in August. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).

September in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in September. One of the best months to visit San Diego. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).

October in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in October. One of the best months to visit San Diego. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).

November in San Diego

What’s on in San Diego in November. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into San Diego International (SAN).

Know before you go

  • The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are separate sites about 30 miles apart - budget a full day for each.
  • Balboa Park alone has 17 museums and gardens; it's worth more than a quick pass-through.
  • La Jolla Cove is the best spot for sea lions, snorkeling, and tide pools without a long drive.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

The best time to visit San Diego is Mar–May & Sep–Oct, in United States.

Where is San Diego?

San Diego is in United States. The nearest major airport is San Diego International (SAN).

What is San Diego known for?

Near-perfect weather year-round, a world-famous zoo, and some of California's best beaches without LA's traffic.

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