San Diego Travel Guide
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Fodor's San Diego
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San Diego is a vacationer's paradise, complete with idyllic year-round temperatures and 70 miles of pristine coastline. Recognized as one of the nation's leading family destinations, with SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and the San Diego Zoo, San Diego is equally attractive to those in search of art, culture, world-class shopping, and culinary exploration. San Diego's many neighborhoods offer diverse adventures: from the tony boutiques in La Jolla to the culinary delights in the northern suburb of Del Mar; from the authentic European charm of Little Italy to the nouveau-chic of the downtown Gaslamp Quarter, each community adds flavor and flair to San Diego's personality.
San Diego Hotels
In San Diego, you could plan a luxurious vacation, staying at a hotel with 350-thread-count sheets, wall-mounted flat screens, and panoramic Pacific views...read more
San Diego Restaurants
San Diego's proximity to Mexico makes it an attractive destination for anything wrapped in a tortilla, but there's so much more. While most of the top restaurants...read more
Things To Do in San Diego
California's entire coastline enchants, but the state's...read more
Travel Deals in San Diego
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $154 & up -- San Diego 4-Star Waterfront Resort, 40% Off BookIt.com
- $109 & up -- Carlsbad 4-Star Resort Near Legoland, 45% Off Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
- $649 -- 11-Night Fall Celebrity Pacific Coast w/$200 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
- $13.17 & up -- Car Rentals across California CarRentals.com
San Diego Experiences
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Although most visitors know little about San Diego beyond its fun-in-the-sun reputation, locals are talking about much more than the surf forecast... Read more
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Oasis is hardly hyperbole when it comes to describing this 1,200-acre cultural heart of San Diego. Take a peaceful stroll or plan a full day... Read more
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If stretching out on the sand with a sunscreen-stained paperback sounds like a snooze, there's always swimming, snorkeling, surfing, diving... Read more
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Just because San Diego has tourist attractions at every turn doesn't mean you shouldn't stray from the beaten path and pretend you're a local... Read more
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A pail and shovel can keep kids entertained for hours at the beach—Coronado Beach is especially family-friendly. Be liberal with the sunscreen... Read more
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A day spent at Mission Bay or the surrounding beaches can be as active or leisurely as you like.... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
We love the West Coast in the summertime—it's balmy and breezy from Mexico to Alaska.... Read more
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Style
San Diego is hot right now—and we definitely mean more than just it's sweet summer temps.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or a mixology amateur, you'll learn a ton about your favorite drinks... Read more
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