Best time to visit San Diego runs from March to May and from September to November. The weather during these periods is balmy, and you might catch great deals. Spring is perfect for unforgettable scenic road trips and spotting flower blossoms. Autumn attracts foodies to San Diego Restaurant Week and cinema fans to San Diego Film Festival. June through August is the peak season with lots of summer festivals, Comic-Con and spiking rooms rates. Surfing, snorkeling, cycling, and kiteboarding during this period are at their best. Frequent showers and cold ocean waters explain well lower rates and fewer tourists from December to February. However, the winter season is mild anyway, and Potato Chip Rock hiking and whale watching can be brilliant.
One of the few deserts in the world that comes to life in spring
Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan
Delicate sakura opens the tree blooming season in the Golden State
Be ready to immerse yourself in colours: purple, pink, white and yellow!
The iconic rock is one of the most photographed places in the San Diego region
La Jolla is the best place to see seals and sea lions in San Diego
San Diego is a great place to see ocean-faring mammals
The skies get filled with beautiful winged creatures
Go flying at Torrey Pines, and you'll see San Diego from a different angle
Rumoured to be the San Diego area's most haunted place, this mystic forest is popular with hikers
A great way to discover the natural beauty and wildlife of San Diego County
A very Californian desert attraction
The biggest celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland west of Mississippi
Go with the wind in Southern California
This three-day event can be the most romantic escape filled with the taste of good wine, spectacular flights, and pleasant time
Relaxing jazz music by the waterfront is the perfect pastime during summer evenings
Dog surfers from all over the country gather along the Imperial Beach and Huntington Beach shoreline to take part in surfing competitions and win the first prize. You should witness it in order to believe it
San Diego is a great choice for an Independence Day celebration
Fans of the blues flock to San Diego every fall
Admire bronze and amber foliage throughout the Golden State
If you are a true comic fan this event should be number one on your list! Step into the world of fiction, act like your favourite hero, and meet your idols
A unique chance to observe and visit war planes and ships
A beautiful holiday tradition which brings the Christmas spirit to the Bay area
A colorful carnival with plenty of entertainment
Eleven days of the beautiful, the bizarre, and the unexpected
Time to drink the finest beer in the capital of craft
A fun 5K race that will wake up your inner child
Be a part of the scene and party like a star
Don't miss the West Coast's most popular wine and culinary celebration
San Diego's biggest music, comedy, art and culinary event
One of the largest celebrations of Mexican culture north of the border
These species of shark are peaceful and calm creatures that love summer and enjoy warm waters
Picturesque scenery, varied terrain, and gentle weather conditions attract cyclists to the Golden State
Excellent and innovative music by the scenic beach
Two weeks of the most delicious foods for bargain prices
Watch the races at one of the most beautiful racing tracks in the world
Southern California has the biggest number of surfers in the world for a reason
Watch a fascinating natural phenomenon in California's parks and deserts
Summer is marked by the long-awaited sportfishing season in San Diego
Kayaking to a concert at Humphreys is a must-do summer experience in San Diego
One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline
From Mexico to Canada or reverse, a crest of mountains follows along the western states of the USA, washed by the Pacific waters—it's one of the world's most scenic natural corridors
The largest single-day civic event in the region
Enjoy the sunny weather and warm ocean waters of Southern California
See beautiful black-and-orange butterflies at their wintering grounds
The largest military air show in the country
The spookiest time of the year brings tons of attractions and events to San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is home to one of the merriest Mardi Gars celebrations in America
Winter holidays in the desert can be fun!
Rock in the New Year at one of the upscale parties in America's Finest City
¡Las vacaciones de invierno en el desierto pueden ser divertidas!
A great summer race, one of the largest on the West Coast
A rodeo, a beer festival or a strawberry festival—choose your way to spend the long weekend in San Diego
Experience winter fun in Southern California