8 days in San Diego & Los Angeles 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.

On the 18th (Fri), enjoy the sea views from Old Point Loma Lighthouse, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego online vacation planner.

Los Angeles to San Diego is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Get a sense of the local culture at Annenberg Community Beach House and Hollywood Walk of Fame. You'll get in some beach time at Santa Monica State Beach and Venice Beach and Boardwalk. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Bergamot Station (in Santa Monica), Ojai (Bart's Books & The Ojai Beverage Company) and Ventura Harbor Village (in Ventura). There's still lots to do: stop by LA Farmers' Market, browse the different shops at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles day trip website.

You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in June: highs in Los Angeles hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.