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Things to see in San Diego (United States): 55 places and when to go

San Diego is a major city in United States with around 2,916,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (21), Nature (12), Wildlife (9). The best known are San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and SeaWorld San Diego. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 32.822, -117.1819
Population
About 2,916,000
Places
55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (21) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (9) · History (7) · Museums and art (6) · With kids (4)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
LAX Los Angeles, 169 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Viejas Mountain, at 1,272 m.

What to see in San Diego

The places in and around San Diego, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 31, by what you come to do:

When to go to San Diego

The best time to visit San Diego is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible10:04
  2. FebPossible10:50
  3. MarBest time11:45
  4. AprBest time12:49
  5. MayBest time13:41
  6. JunBest time14:09
  7. JulBest time13:58
  8. AugBest time13:13
  9. SepBest time12:11
  10. OctBest time11:10
  11. NovPossible10:17
  12. DecPossible9:51

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. In June, 55 of the 55 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to San Diego

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 169 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in San Diego?

The best known: San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51.

How do you get to San Diego?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 169 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with San Diego as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.