San Diego
About 2 hr by car from Los Angeles
Beaches, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla sea lions and a famous zoo.
Why locals go
Easy beach weekend with better parking and slower days.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- San Diego Zoo
- La Jolla Cove kayak tour
- USS Midway Museum
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at La Jolla Cove
- Dinner and a walk in Little Italy
With friends
- Gaslamp Quarter night out
- Brewery tour in North Park
When to go
Year-round.