14-Day Itinerary for Relaxing in San Diego

  1. Day 1: La Jolla Cove Beach
    20 minutes (10 miles) from San Diego International Airport

    Coastal serenity.

  2. Day 2: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    15 minutes (8 miles) from La Jolla Cove Beach

    Nature hike.

  3. Day 3: Coronado Beach
    30 minutes (18 miles) from Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

    Island vibes.

  4. Day 4: Balboa Park
    15 minutes (6 miles) from Coronado Beach

    Cultural relaxation.

  5. Day 5: USS Midway Museum
    5 minutes (1 mile) from Balboa Park

    Historical voyage.

  6. Day 6: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
    15 minutes (5 miles) from USS Midway Museum

    Authentic charm.

  7. Day 7: San Diego Zoo
    20 minutes (8 miles) from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Wildlife adventure.

  8. Day 8: Seaport Village
    10 minutes (3 miles) from San Diego Zoo

    Harbor view shopping.

  9. Day 9: Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Seaport Village

    Ocean sunset hike.

  10. Day 10: Birch Aquarium at Scripps
    25 minutes (10 miles) from Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

    Aqua relaxation.

  11. Day 11: Oceanside Pier
    30 minutes (30 miles) from Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Beach stroll.

  12. Day 12: Carlsbad Flower Fields
    15 minutes (7 miles) from Oceanside Pier

    Flower paradise.

  13. Day 13: Spa Day at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
    30 minutes (9 miles) from Carlsbad Flower Fields

    Luxury pampering.

  14. Day 14: Mission Beach Boardwalk
    20 minutes (9 miles) from The Lodge at Torrey Pines

    Beachfront stroll.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • La Jolla Cove Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (4 hours, $10 parking fee)
  • Coronado Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Balboa Park (4 hours, $30 admission fee to museums)
  • USS Midway Museum (3 hours, $26 admission fee)
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (3 hours, free)
  • San Diego Zoo (5 hours, $54 admission fee)
  • Seaport Village (2 hours, free)
  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (2 hours, free)
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps (2 hours, $19.50 admission fee)
  • Oceanside Pier (2 hours, free)
  • Carlsbad Flower Fields (2 hours, $20 admission fee)
  • The Lodge at Torrey Pines Spa (4 hours, $250 for a massage and facial package)
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $409.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park or the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for rugged relaxation. If you have less time, consider skipping some of the museums in Balboa Park or visiting only a few exhibits at the San Diego Zoo.

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