San Diego Travel Guides

San Diego is safe. San Diego was named the safest big city in the U.S. by the F.B.I. in 2017 due to the low homicide rate, and multiple news sources have ranked the city in the top 20 safest cities in the U.S. since 2010. Like most cities, there are some areas that are safer than others and it’s always smart to practice typical safety measures, such as avoiding walking alone at night.

Ocean safety is often overlooked or underestimated by tourists, however. The Pacific Ocean can have strong currents and large waves, so it’s important to stay close to lifeguard towers and stick to shallow water if you’re not a strong swimmer.

San Diego is a beautiful city that attracts an average of 35.1 million visitors each year. The city boasts rich history and cultural sights from the Spanish Missionary era, plenty of culinary attractions, and stunning natural beauty. Plus, the city is worth visiting for its beaches alone.

The best month to visit San Diego is September, when the tourist crowds have diminished but the weather continues to be warm, sunny, and perfect for beach days.

There is plenty of activities and attractions to fill three days in San Diego. One day could be spent at the beach, and more than one day exploring the numerous sights and attractions such as the Zoo, Balboa Park, Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve, etc. In addition, there are many places to visit north and east of the city, including Orange County and Anza Borrego. 

Disneyland lies in Los Angeles, about 95 miles north of San Diego, which is at least an hour and a half long drive. 

San Diego is considered one of the more expensive cities in the U.S. to live in, though it’s not as expensive as San Francisco or Los Angeles. For tourists, however, it is considered a reasonable destination and comparative to most other city destinations in the United States. A solo traveler can expect to spend $1,886 for a week-long stay, a couple $3,387, and a family of 4 $6,350.