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.
This unusual phenomenon proves that even dry and harsh places like deserts are actually alive!
Delicate sakura opens the tree blooming season in the Golden State
Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan
The skies get filled with beautiful winged creatures
Be ready to immerse yourself in colours: purple, pink, white and yellow!
The world-known zoo surprises with a variety of entertainment for everybody
La Jolla is the best place to see seals and sea lions in San Diego
The best cruise destination for the active type of travelers
The iconic rock is one of the most photographed places in the San Diego region
A very Californian desert attraction
Don't underestimate San Diego's stargazing spots
Rumoured to be the San Diego area's most haunted place, this mystic forest is popular with hikers
One of the most popular watefalls in San Diego County
A great way to discover the natural beauty and wildlife of San Diego County
San Diego is a great place to see ocean-faring mammals
The tiniest birds could be observed in South California almost year-round
Enjoy the hike to one of the most beautiful falls in the area
Go with the wind in Southern California
A weekend market with lots of food options and live music
Relaxing jazz music by the waterfront is the perfect pastime during summer evenings
This three-day event can be the most romantic escape filled with the taste of good wine, spectacular flights, and pleasant time
San Diego is a great choice for an Independence Day celebration
A colorful carnival with plenty of entertainment
The largest military air show in the country
The largest single-day civic event in the region
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
Fans of the blues flock to San Diego every fall
Admire bronze and amber foliage throughout the Golden State
Enjoy the transcendent beauty of the cherry blossom together with endless family fun
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
Eleven days of the beautiful, the bizarre, and the unexpected
A fun 5K race that will wake up your inner child
Excellent and innovative music by the scenic beach
A unique chance to observe and visit war planes and ships
A beautiful holiday tradition which brings the Christmas spirit to the Bay area
San Diego's biggest music, comedy, art and culinary event
Balboa Park's December Nights is a two-day event celebrating Christmas and winter holidays
Don't miss the West Coast's most popular wine and culinary celebration
Watch the races at one of the most beautiful racing tracks in the world
One of the largest celebrations of Mexican culture north of the border
Watch a fascinating natural phenomenon in California's parks and deserts
Be a part of the scene and party like a star
Time to drink the finest beer in the capital of craft
See beautiful black-and-orange butterflies at their wintering grounds
A biannual medieval festival in southern California
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
Be prepared for adventures when cruising the Pacific
These species of shark are peaceful and calm creatures that love summer and enjoy warm waters
Soak up SoCal's sun and lifestyle at the annual music and food festival
Two weeks of the most delicious foods for bargain prices
Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is home to one of the merriest Mardi Gars celebrations in America
A great summer race, one of the largest on the West Coast
The biggest celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland west of Mississippi
Kayaking to a concert at Humphreys is a must-do summer experience in San Diego
Experience winter fun in Southern California
Enjoy tons of beer at Petco Park and cap it all with a baseball game!
Picturesque scenery, varied terrain, and gentle weather conditions attract cyclists to the Golden State
Summer is marked by the long-awaited sportfishing season in San Diego
One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline
Rock in the New Year at one of the upscale parties in America's Finest City
As ocean waters warm up, white sharks start their annual migration between Mexico and Southern California
Southern California has the biggest number of surfers in the world for a reason
San Diego’s largest Oktoberfest celebration
Go flying at Torrey Pines, and you'll see San Diego from a different angle
The spookiest time of the year brings tons of attractions and events to San Diego
Winter holidays in the desert can be fun!
Enjoy the sunny weather and warm ocean waters of Southern California
A rodeo, a beer festival or a strawberry festival—choose your way to spend the long weekend in San Diego
Over 70 breweries showcase their best beers in Liberty Station