1 day in San Diego & Washington DC Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): see the interesting displays at San Diego Model Railroad Museum.

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Washington DC to San Diego is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Washington DC in December: high temperatures in San Diego hover around 68°F and lows are around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC online visit planner.

Fly from San Diego to Washington DC in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Diego in December; daily highs in Washington DC reach 51°F and lows reach 37°F. You'll set off for home on the 24th (Thu).