By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Spending a weekend in San Diego is highly recommended! This 3-day San Diego itinerary is...
DAY 1
Your first day in San Diego, California will be spent exploring Balboa Park. The first...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
The San Diego Museum of Art was founded in 1926 and houses an extensive collection...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
One of the most beautiful San Diego attractions is the Japanese Friendship Garden. The 12-acre...
DAY 1 - STOP 3
One of the most educational places to go during your weekend trip to San Diego...
DAY 1 - STOP 4
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 are adjacent areas in downtown San Diego. They’re home to...
DAY 2
The second day of your San Diego three day itinerary will see you spending a...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
Torrey Pines State Park, also known as Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, is located 20-minutes...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
One of the best places to see the ocean in San Diego is from Torrey...
DAY 2 - STOP 3
Going paragliding or hang gliding is one of the most fun and memorable things to...
DAY 2 - STOP 4
La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores Beach are some more of the great beaches...
DAY 2 - STOP 5
Located in Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter is a trendy neighborhood with bars and...
DAY 3
The last of your three perfect days in San Diego will be spent seeing some...
DAY 3 - STOP 1
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, also simply known as Old Town San Diego...
DAY 3 - STOP 3
Another of the landmarks you must visit when in San Diego for the weekend is...
DAY 3 - STOP 4
The San Diego Harbor, or San Diego Bay, is the city’s main waterfront and a...
DAY 3 - STOP 5
The USS Midway Museum is a must-see San Diego landmark. The museum opened in 2004...
DAY 3 - STOP 6
Little Italy is the perfect place to finish your San Diego weekend getaway. This neighborhood...
Conclusion
San Diego is a top US destination with lots to do for all types of...
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