San Diego County Travel Guide

California

Pacific Beach Park showing surfing, swimming and rugged coastline

Pacific Beach Park featuring a beach and general coastal views

San Diego featuring a city and street scenes

Popular cities in San Diego County

Ocean Beach showing general coastal views and a coastal town

On the sun-drenched Pacific coast, this Southern California city provides great beaches, a famous zoo, historic sites and exciting nightlife.

Reasons to visit

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Convention Center
SeaWorld

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Escape to Carlsbad! Enjoy its beaches, theme park and oceanfront.

Reasons to visit

LEGOLAND® California
Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach

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La Jolla which includes general coastal views, a beach and swimming

This Californian beach town attracts luxury travelers, newlyweds and surfers with gorgeous palm tree parklands, secluded nudist beaches and spectacular waves.

Reasons to visit

La Jolla Cove
Torrey Pines Golf Course
University of California, San Diego

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Trip time! Discover the beaches, seaside and sunsets in Oceanside.

Reasons to visit

Oceanside Beach
Oceanside Pier
Oceanside Strand Beach

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Coronado Beach showing a beach and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people

Sunny beaches, leafy streets and a relaxed small-town vibe are all good reasons to visit this charming peninsula that curves into beautiful San Diego Bay.