9 days in Salt Lake City Itinerary

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Get outdoors at Deer Valley Resort and North Forty Escapes. Visit Temple Square and The Tabernacle for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salt Lake City: Backcountry Snowmobiling (in Coalville), Alta Ski Area (in Alta) and Park City (Park City Main Street Historic District, Ski Butlers Park City, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Salt Lake Temple, settle in for a delightful tour with Rocky Mountain Outfitters, admire the striking features of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Conference Center, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Great Salt Lake.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Salt Lake City tour planner.

San Diego to Salt Lake City is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from San Diego in February, expect Salt Lake City to be cooler, temps between 9°C and 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel back home.