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2 Days in San Diego: Beaches, Balboa Park & La Jolla

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Balboa Park and the harbor, then La Jolla's coves and sea lions, and a Pacific sunset.

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Day 1 · 4 stops

  1. Balboa Park

    Spanish Revival museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo.

  2. USS Midway Museum

    910 N Harbor Dr

    Walk the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

  3. Old Town San Diego

    Old Town

    The birthplace of California, with Mexican restaurants.

  4. Gaslamp Quarter

    Victorian buildings, restaurants and nightlife downtown.

Day 2 · 4 stops

  1. La Jolla Cove

    Sea lions and seals on the rocks; snorkel or kayak to the sea caves.

    Tip: Don't approach or touch the seals and sea lions.

  2. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

    Torrey Pines

    Cliff trails above the ocean through rare pine trees.

  3. Coronado Beach

    Coronado

    A wide sparkling beach by the Hotel del Coronado.

  4. Sunset Cliffs

    Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

    Sandstone cliffs for the evening.

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