From sun-soaked shores to bright urban adventures, San Diego is the ultimate beach city. Enjoy our balmy weather, with daytime temperatures around 21 degrees Celsius year-round. And explore our gorgeous outdoors, with more than 110 kilometres of stunning coastline, numerous state parks and endless great places to bike, run, surf or just loll on the beach.
San Diego also boasts 100 unique neighbourhoods, each with its own vibe. Raise a glass in North Park and discover why San Diego is considered the Craft Beer Capital of America. Fuel up in Little Italy, San Diego's buzziest foodie hub. Head to Downtown's Gaslamp Quarter for the best nightlife scene on the U.S. West Coast: 16 blocks of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Hike through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Then head to Balboa Park - the largest urban cultural park in North America - to admire the gardens, museums and architecture.
Experience the distinct influence of the neighbouring Mexican Baja region throughout San Diego in everything from buildings to food to art. Or, make your holiday a two-nation vacation by taking a day trip or tour to Tijuana, Valle de Guadalupe or Ensenada, Mexico. The International Border is just ~32 kilometres south of Downtown San Diego.
San Diego is the perfect holiday destination for British travelers in search of sunshine and new experiences. Your next adventure awaits in San Diego, California’s ultimate beach city!
BY TRAIN
California and Points East: Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo in Central California, with stops throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties and points north. The train connects in Los Angeles to the Coast Starlight, which runs to Seattle via San Francisco, as well as to the Southwest Chief, which runs east to Chicago.BY CAR
California: San Diego is the perfect place to start or end your American holiday. Los Angeles, ~190 kilometres north, is easily accessible by car, with about a two-hour drive time depending on traffic. Plan around half a day of driving to San Francisco, ~800 kilometres north.
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