9 days in Southern California & Anaheim 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.

Step out of San Diego to go to Encinitas and see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego, shop like a local with Gaslamp Quarter, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

For reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the San Diego holiday planner.

Nashville to San Diego is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to San Diego is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Nashville in June, plan for little chillier days in San Diego, with highs around 73°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: make an unforgettable trip to Disney California Adventure Park.

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You can drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from San Diego, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Anaheim, ranging from highs of 82°F to lows of 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Pack the 3rd (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, walk around Beverly Gardens Park, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles trip planning site.

Getting from Anaheim to Los Angeles by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.