Destinations >> San Diego Overview

San Diego isn’t called America’s Finest City for no reason. California’s eighth-largest city is the perfect combination of a thriving metropolis and cultural hub teamed with a laid back beach vibe. It also maintains a climate the boasts 70 degree temperatures and sunny skies for more than half the year. The perfect weather makes it easy to get out an explore one of San Diego’s up-and-coming neighborhoods, hit Balboa Park or catch a wave along the city’s some 70 miles of pristine coast.

Cheat Sheet

Sleep on the breach at historic Hotel Del Coronado – Eat locally sourced Southern California seafood at the Hake, Herb & Eatery – Drink at Chuckalek Biergarten in North Park, San Diego’s famous brewery district – See the horse races at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Shop at Pebbles by the Beach and the Frustrated Cowboy – Get Outside and hike the Point Loma cliffs and explore the tide pools – Don’t Miss the wonderful San Diego Zoo

What to Do in San Diego

San Diego boasts long stretches of clear blue coast and sandy beaches, and with that comes an array of opportunity for water activities, seaside dining and boardwalk strolling. Away from the shore, visit iconic attractions like Balboa Bark, The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, any of San Diego’s many museums and iconic golf courses. San Diego is also one of the hottest spots for craft beer in the country, so spending the day on a craft beer tour or jumping around from tasting room to tasting room is the perfect way to get a feel for the city. Its proximity to the border also makes for convenient, spontaneous trips to Mexico.

What to take to San Diego

Once you’ve planned your trip, you can pack according to the activities you’ll be doing. Always be ready to go to the beach with a swim suit and cover up at the ready. With all those days of glorious sun, you’ll never want to be without sunglasses and sunscreen. If you’re going to tour Balboa Park or stroll through any of the city’s quaint neighborhoods like Little Italy and the Gaslamp quarter, make sure to bring comfortable shoes. Although San Diego is very much a part of the United States, it’s proximity and ease of travel to Mexico makes spontaneous trips across the border very attractive. Make sure you’re ready by packing your passport.

What to buy in San Diego

Remember your trip to San Diego by bringing back souvenirs representative of your experience there. Whether you’re a surfer and want a token bar of surf wax or a case of local craft beer, these tokens will remind you of everything you embraced about this SoCal city. Make room for all your finds in the luggage you brought with you, or travel light to the airport by shipping them back home effortlessly with Luggage Free.

How it works in San Diego

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