In addition to a gentle Mediterranean climate and 70 miles of coastline, San Diego boasts world-class family attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND® California. San Diego County features 92 golf courses, numerous unique holiday and multicultural events, and a rich military history. Stroll the charming neighborhoods of downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy and Coronado Island. Let the mountains, deserts, inland valleys and beaches lure you outdoors for balloon rides, fishing, biking, hiking, sailing, boating, swimming, windsurfing, and more. And it’s an easy day trip to lively Tijuana, Mexico, located just a few miles south of San Diego.

Weather and Geography

San Diego is located in Southern California on the Pacific Ocean just a few miles north of the Mexican border. The climate is pleasant and mild: Average daytime temperatures year-round range from a comfortable 66ºF to 78ºF. Summer mornings are often cloudy, but the clouds usually burn off by noon and give way to sunny, balmy afternoons.

Quick Facts

• San Diego is California's second largest city, with a countywide population of nearly 3 million. The San Diego area includes 18 incorporated cities and numerous other neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, Chula Vista, and more.
  
  
• San Diego is home to Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., which features museums, art galleries, gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
  
  
• World-class family attractions located in the San Diego area include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California.

Expert Travel Tips

• For delicious Mexican food in a colonial atmosphere, head to Old Town San Diego, located just north of downtown and a few miles from the airport. You’ll be able to enjoy al fresco dining and fabulous margaritas in a variety of flavors at several restaurants.
  
  
• Walk where Marilyn Monroe once did; at the famous Hotel del Coronado, built in 1888. You’ll recognize the national landmark as the setting for the 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot, which starred Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon.
  
  
• Go ape at the San Diego Zoo’s Absolutely Apes tropical habitat, where you’ll come face-to-face with orangutans and siamangs.

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Included in every San Diego package are two tickets to the San Diego Zoo. You can also purchase tickets to Sea World, Legoland, Wild Animal Park, and even a bi-plane adventure with us at great reduced rates.