24 days in Portland & San Diego Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Seaside Museum & Historical Society (in Seaside) and Ecola State Park (in Cannon Beach). And it doesn't end there: stop by Powell's City of Books, get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo, explore the engaging exhibits at Portland Children's Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Forest Park.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Portland driving holiday planner.

Seattle to Portland is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 51°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel to San Diego.

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.

Get out of town with these interesting San Diego side-trips: Annie's Canyon Trail (in Solana Beach), Anaheim (Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Flightdeck Simulation Center, &more) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, take in the dramatic natural features at Cabrillo Tide Pools, observe the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego, and see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego holiday planning site.

Getting from Portland to San Diego by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Portland in March, with highs in San Diego at 69°F and lows at 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.