San Diego, CA

Filled with lush landscapes, stunning gardens, cultural treasures, architectural grandeur and award-winning performance arts, one would require more than just a day to see all there is to see in Balboa Park. While the Balboa Park buildings are sufficiently beautiful to be considered attractions in and of themselves, the main draw is the arts, history, science and culture that are held within them. A world away from Old Town San Diego’s rustic atmosphere, the scenic and unique Heritage Park takes tourists back to an era of a San Diego that was primmer. Dedicated to the preservation of the city’s Victorian architecture, the Heritage Park village consists of seven structures of classic Victorian architecture all restored to their former glory on a setting that is peaceful, green and grassy. This slice of picturesque San Diego is worth discovering for those in the mood for a quiet and pleasant stroll back in time.

“La Jolla” means “the jewel” in Spanish, a rather befitting name for a beautiful town bordered by attractive blue waters. One of the most attractive ocean-side towns of California, La Jolla is home to some of the state’s best beaches. When visitors to San Diego say it has amazing beaches, what they actually mean is that La Jolla has amazing beaches. A morning or sunset stroll here is certain to relax any traveller. There is a quiet, laid-back simplicity to Coronado that its visitors enjoy, along with its spectacular panoramas of San Diego’s skyline. However, it’s Coronado’s white sand beaches that have consistently won it numerous rankings as one of America’s top 10 beaches. The beach boasts gentle waves and fine, clean sands, with Hotel Del Coronado’s fascinating architecture beautifully displayed on its oceanfront.  Now here’s a nice place to take a barefoot stroll along the edge of the surf, stopping just to watch the setting sun.

San Diego’ history is tied up with the sea, and there’s no better place to witness this than at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The Museum’s collection includes vessels which highlight seaport activities from all over the world. Whether your interest lies in learning all you can about maritime history or you are simply fascinated by really amazing ships, you will enjoy exploring San Diego’s Maritime Museum. Even more appealing is the fact that the Museum offers a variety of ships which you can board for exploration, ranging from submarines, an old-fashioned yacht and a nineteenth century exploration ship. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego offers access to the best western art of our time. The Museum captures the vibrancy and energy of its home city, with its site-specific installations and soaring exhibition spaces. Visitors to the Museum can also enjoy an evening of cocktails, music and art on Thursday nights.

The best times for a holiday in San Diego are between March and May and September through to November. Because these seasons don’t witness as many school breaks, you are likely to avoid the throngs of families rushing to the zoo.

That said, due to the abundance of sunny days, there’s never really a bad time to visit San Diego. Just be sure to make your booking in advance if planning a trip during the summer high season. Whatever the season and whatever the weather, San Diego also offers its visitors on a United States tour an array of festivals and events that guarantee a culturally enriching vacation.

Spring Fiestas

America’s finest city is at its best during early spring. At this time, the weather is mild and the kids are at school. As the temperatures rises, it brings an influx of tourists for holidays in San Diego. There are plenty of festivals and events to keep the tourists entertained. Visitors can attend the San Diego Carnival and the San Diego Earth Fair. Spring is also the season for Fiesta Cinco de Mayo which no traveller can afford to miss out on.

Summer Pride

Summertime is the favourite time for most visitors on holiday to San Diego, mainly thanks to the warm weather and abundance of fun festivals. Make your bookings in San Diego at least a month in advance to avoid losing out to the crowds. Once your booking is secured, you can rest easy as you plan to attend the San Diego Pride, the Comic-Con, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon or the San Diego International Beer Festival.

Autumn Arts

Autumn is a pretty sweet spot for holidays to San Diego. Many visitors on a tour in the United States tend to linger here well into September so as to soak up the very last drops of the gorgeous summer weather, although October and November witness a drop in the crowds. San Diego makes up for its increasingly shorter sunny days by offering an array of festivals. Visitors can attend the Old Town San Diego Art Festival, as well as the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.

Winter Lights

Wintertime marks the rainiest and coolest of the seasons in San Diego holidays. While this weather tends to deter the beachgoers, this is nevertheless a great time to visit Southern California. Because this is also the whale migration season, visitors can expect a lot of activity happening in and around the bay once the fog clears up. As for wintertime events, visitors can attend the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights and the Balboa Park December Nights.