5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in San Diego
A balanced 5-day plan for San Diego, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
USS Midway Museum
Walk the flight deck of America's longest-serving 20th-century aircraft carrier docked in San Diego Bay.
9 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Santa Fe Depot
A stunning 1915 Spanish Revival depot with terracotta rooftops anchoring San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Evening
Star of India
Step aboard the world's oldest active sailing ship and feel the ocean's timeless pull.
Where to eat: Corvette Diner — Diner — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
HMS Surprise
Step aboard this majestic 18th-century frigate replica and relive the golden age of sail.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Berkeley
Step aboard a century-old ferry turned museum and discover San Diego's vibrant maritime history.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Evening
USS Dolphin
Step aboard the USS Dolphin, America's deepest-diving submarine and a fascinating Cold War relic in San Diego.
Where to eat: El Jardín — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Explore a stunning collection of historic ships docked right on San Diego's beautiful waterfront.
10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Soar through aviation history with stunning aircraft displays in the heart of Balboa Park.
11 min walk · 0.9 km to the next stop
Evening
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Ignite curiosity with hands-on exhibits and a giant-screen IMAX dome in Balboa Park.
Where to eat: 55 Thai Kitchen — Thai — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Balboa Park
A sprawling park filled with world-class museums, gardens, and the famous San Diego Zoo.
8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
San Diego Zoo
Home to over 3,500 animals, this iconic zoo dazzles with lush habitats and rare wildlife encounters.
13 min drive · 3 km to the next stop
Evening
PSA Flight 182
A historic landmark in San Diego.
Where to eat: Addis — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
La Casa de Estudillo
Step into San Diego's Spanish colonial past inside this beautifully restored 19th-century adobe hacienda.
20 min drive · 5.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Belmont Park
Ride the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster steps from the sparkling Pacific Ocean in Mission Beach.
9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
Evening
HMCS Yukon (DDE 265)
Dive a Cold War Canadian destroyer deliberately sunk to create a thriving artificial reef off San Diego.
Where to eat: Al Teatro Panini Grill — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from San Diego's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.