San Diego 4-Day Beach & Zoo Trip
Four days in the climate consensus: Balboa Park and the Zoo, La Jolla's sea lions, Coronado's sand and the California-burrito quest.
Days
4 days
Budget
700 USD
Style
Relaxed
Destination
San Diego
BeachesFamilyFoodie
Trip overview
- The Zoo's genuinely world-class collection
- La Jolla's sea lions up close
- Sunset Cliffs at golden hour
Best time to visit
March–June and September–October are the local picks. 'May Gray' mornings clear by noon — plan beaches late.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Balboa Park
- 🏛️09:00Balboa Park's museums & gardens
- 🐼13:00San Diego Zoo's panda-canyon walk
- 🍔18:30North Park dinner
- 🏛️
Day 2 · La Jolla & the Coast
- 🦭09:30La Jolla Cove's sea lions & kayaks
- 🌵14:00Torrey Pines' cliff trail
- 🌅18:30Sunset at Windansea
- 🦭
Day 3 · Coronado & Old Town
- 🏰10:00Coronado Ferry & the Hotel del's beach
- 🌮15:00Old Town's Mexican heritage dinner
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Day 4 · Sunset Cliffs & Farewell
- 🌅09:30Sunset Cliffs' coastal trail
- 🌯13:00The California burrito verdict
- ✈️15:30Airport
- 🌅
Budget
Estimated total cost: 700 USD for 4 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- March–June and September–October are the local picks. 'May Gray' mornings clear by noon — plan beaches late.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in San Diego are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🌯
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
The burrito camp · $
🧺
Liberty Public Market
Food hall · $$
🦐
C-level
Bay-view seafood · $$$
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