60 days in San Diego County Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to La Jolla Shores Park and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to Lakeside (Oma's Pumpkin Patch & Hilliker's Ranch Fresh Eggs), Carlsbad (Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, LEGOLAND California, &more) and Encinitas (Moonlight Beach State Park, Willow Creek Stables, &more). Spend the 10th (Wed) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. On the 16th (Sun), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, enjoy the sand and surf at Pacific Beach, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and head off the coast to Coronado Island.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to San Diego. April in San Diego sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Julian.

Julian is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, in the United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Lions, Tigers & Bears and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve. Change things up with these side-trips from Julian: Ramona (Eagles Nest Winery, Wildlife Research Center, &more), Lakeside (El Capitan Reservoir, Barona Creek Golf Club, &more) and Cleveland National Forest (in Alpine). There's lots more to do: admire the majestic nature at William Heise County Park, walk around Agua Caliente County Park, meet the residents at California Wolf Center, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cuyamaca Mountains.

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Getting from San Diego to Julian by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Julian when traveling from San Diego in May, with lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.