Get Acquainted
Before you plan your San Diego travel, spend some time getting familiar with the place. Knowing a little about it before you go will make your trip more enjoyable.
Where to Stay, Getting There
People ask often is about where to stay. The tips below will help you save money on your lodging and choose the hotel that's best for you.
- How to Find a Hotel - Fast: We know you're busy, so our strategies range from the very quick to the longer, more detailed. The more time you spend, the less money you'll spend, or you can get nicer hotels for a fixed budget.
- Step-by-Step Hotel Finder: For your convenience, sorted by location.
- More Hotel Lists: Whether you're looking for a romantic spot, an all-suites hotel, a place on the beach or the best spot in town, you'll find it here.
San Diego Travel Sights
There's enough to do to keep you busy for days, if not weeks. The trick is to decide what interests you the most. Our San Diego travel guides can help you decide.
- Top Sights: A guide to the 10 most popular sights and attractions and the best of the rest.
- Things to Do for Free: For the limited budget, free tours, free museum admissions and free performances can help keep you busy while keeping your wallet full.
- San Diego Activities: Our activity guide outlines all the things you can do here, including shopping, sightseeing, spectator sports, museums, theme parks, performing arts and outdoor recreation.
San Diego Day Trips
- Catalina Island:: 26 miles across the sea, and a world away. Where fish fly and people drive golf carts instead of cars.
- Tijuana: One of the best beaches in the U.S., charming yacht harbor and almost undiscovered.
- Day Trip Guide: A dozen kinds of day trips and vacation side trips.
Plan Ahead for Your San Diego Travel
You don't have to plan what you're going to every second of your vacation, but San Diego is such a popular tourist destination that a few advance plans and reservations are required.
Weekend Getaways
