1 Day San Diego Itinerary
1 Day San Diego Itinerary
This San Diego itinerary outlines every detail you need to enjoy a day exploring San Diego's coast. It has 13-pages of expert advice to help you navigate your San Diego trip and maximize your experience. This guide includes recommendations to make the most out of one day in San Diego. In this itinerary you'll find a recommended hike, places to eat, and things to see along the beautiful San Diego coast.
Last Updated: December 2023
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Where the San Diego Itinerary Goes:
This comprehensive 1 day guide has you eating, drinking, and hiking your way down San Diego’s coast. This guide is good for both tourists new to San Diego as well as locals looking to explore in their own backyard. This San Diego Itinerary will take you to:
- Torrey Pines State Park
- La Jolla Cove
- Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Mission Beach
- Sunset Cliffs
- Harbor Island
How this Itinerary will help you
Plan your day perfectly to see the best highlights along San Diego's coast in just one day, ideal for day trippers, those visiting for a short time, or locals exploring their own backyard.
- Exact location of each attraction and restaurant.
- Hours and best time of year for the recommended things to see and do along the San Diego coast.
- Recommended morning hike in Torrey Pines, including fees, how long to allot to experience it, best place to find parking nearby, and the exact hiking route to take.
- Recommended coffee, brunch, afternoon cocktails and dinner with a downtown San Diego view.
- Distance and drive time between locations.
- Our local's recommendations for the perfect day along the San Diego coast.