15 minutes (5 miles) from San Diego International Airport
Breathtaking ocean views
Day 2: Balboa Park
25 minutes (8 miles) from Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Lush gardens, museums
Day 3: La Jolla Cove
20 minutes (7 miles) from Balboa Park
Secluded beaches, seals
Day 4: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
15 minutes (5 miles) from La Jolla Cove
Hiking trails, ocean views
Day 5: USS Midway Museum
20 minutes (8 miles) from Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Historic aircraft carrier
Day 6: Coronado Beach
20 minutes (5 miles) from USS Midway Museum
White sand beach
Day 7: Gaslamp Quarter
15 minutes (4 miles) from Coronado Beach
Restaurants, nightlife
Day 8: San Diego Zoo
15 minutes (4 miles) from Gaslamp Quarter
Exotic animals
Day 9: Old Town San Diego
20 minutes (7 miles) from San Diego Zoo
Historic district
Day 10: Cabrillo National Monument
20 minutes (6 miles) from Old Town San Diego
Scenic views of bay
Day 11: Little Italy
25 minutes (8 miles) from Cabrillo National Monument
Italian cuisine
Day 12: Mission Beach
15 minutes (4 miles) from Little Italy
Surfing, restaurants
Day 13: SeaWorld San Diego
15 minutes (4 miles) from Mission Beach
Marine animals, shows
Day 14: Torrey Pines Gliderport
20 minutes (5 miles) from SeaWorld San Diego
Glider rides, views
Time and Costs Estimates
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (2 hours, free)
Balboa Park (4 hours, $30 per person for museum admissions)
La Jolla Cove (3 hours, free)
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (2 hours, $15 per vehicle)
USS Midway Museum (3 hours, $26 per person)
Coronado Beach (2 hours, free)
Gaslamp Quarter (2 hours, cost varies based on activities)
San Diego Zoo (4 hours, $60 per person)
Old Town San Diego (3 hours, free)
Cabrillo National Monument (2 hours, $15 per vehicle)
Little Italy (2 hours, cost varies based on restaurants)
Mission Beach (3 hours, free)
SeaWorld San Diego (4 hours, $90 per person for admission)
Torrey Pines Gliderport (2 hours, cost varies based on glider rides)
Total Estimated Costs: $551 per person
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Tijuana, Mexico or a visit to the San Diego Museum of Art. If you have less time, reduce your stay at Gaslamp Quarter or Little Italy. Also, be sure to check the weather forecast before your trip to pack appropriately.