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San Diego Day Trips and Vacation Side Trips

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Side Trips from San Diego

If you're on vacation in San Diego, you don't have to stay in time all the time. These places are all suitable for a one or two-day side trip.

  • Hollywood: Great for the star-struck and fun even if you aren't.

  • Newport Beach: San Diego has plenty of beaches, but Newport's Balboa Island is a nice slice of old-fashioned fun.

  • Disneyland: It's not too far away. Find out how to stay out of line and have a great time.

  • La Jolla: With a beautiful bay and a pretty downtown overlooking it, La Jolla really is a jewel (which is what its name means).

  • Death Valley: Best visited on a two-day side trip, Death Valley offers a fascinating desert landscape.

  • Palm Springs: Fun for shopping, mid-century architecture and desert relaxation.
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