17 days in California 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Diego: Carlsbad (LEGOLAND California, Georgina Cole Library, &more), Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas) and Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside). The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, enjoy the sand and surf at Black's Beach, see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mission Beach Park.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip itinerary site.

Springfield to San Diego is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Springfield in June: highs in San Diego hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.