3-Day San Diego Itinerary - A Long Weekend in San Diego Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

3-Day San Diego Itinerary - A Long Weekend in San Diego Visual Story

Spending a weekend in San Diego is highly recommended! This 3-day San Diego itinerary is...

DAY 1

The Attractions of Balboa Park

Your first day in San Diego, California will be spent exploring Balboa Park. The first...

DAY 1 - STOP 1

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art was founded in 1926 and houses an extensive collection...

DAY 1 - STOP 2

Japanese Friendship Garden

One of the most beautiful San Diego attractions is the Japanese Friendship Garden. The 12-acre...

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DAY 1 - STOP 3

Fleet Science Center

One of the most educational places to go during your weekend trip to San Diego...

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DAY 1 - STOP 4

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban park that's home to attractions like the Fleet Science...

DAY 1 - STOP 5

South Park and North Park

South Park and North Park are adjacent areas in downtown San Diego. They're home to...

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DAY 2

The Beach By Day and Bars By Night

The second day of your San Diego three day itinerary will see you spending a...

DAY 2 - STOP 1

Torrey Pines State Park

Torrey Pines State Park, also known as Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, is located 20-minutes...

DAY 2 - STOP 2

Torrey Pines State Beach

One of the best places to see the ocean in San Diego is from Torrey...

DAY 2 - STOP 3

Torrey Pines Gliderport

Going paragliding or hang gliding is one of the most fun and memorable things to...

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DAY 2 - STOP 4

La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores Beach

La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores Beach are some more of the great beaches...

DAY 2 - STOP 5

Gaslamp Quarter

Located in Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter is a trendy neighborhood with bars and...

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DAY 3

San Diego's Top Landmarks

The last of your three perfect days in San Diego will be spent seeing some...

DAY 3 - STOP 1

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a coastal area with tall cliffs that offer panoramic ocean...

DAY 3 - STOP 2

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, also simply known as Old Town San Diego...

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DAY 3 - STOP 3

Coronado Island

Another of the landmarks you must visit when in San Diego for the weekend is...

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DAY 3 - STOP 4

San Diego Harbor

The San Diego Harbor, or San Diego Bay, is the city's main waterfront and a...

DAY 3 - STOP 5

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is a must-see San Diego landmark. The museum opened in 2004...

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DAY 3 - STOP 6

Little Italy

Little Italy is the perfect place to finish your San Diego weekend getaway. This neighborhood...

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Conclusion

In Summary

San Diego is a top US destination with lots to do for all types of...

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