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San Diego Travel Guide

Seaworld Shamu Show (Photo: San Diego CVB/SeaWorld) About San Diego

The promise of near-perfect weather and an abundance of attractions beckon visitors to San Diego. With an average of 70 degrees and a laid-back vibe, it's an easy place to relax. But visitors can also find plenty that's wild about San Diego. read more

When to Visit San Diego

With a warm climate and festivals throughout the year, San Diego is a happening destination in any season. The most popular time to visit is from Memorial Day through Labor Day when schools are on break and family travel peaks. Spring and fall can be pleasant times to visit. Winter brings rain and cooler temperatures, but also lower prices and fewer crowds. read more

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Last-Minute Airfares to San DiegoSee all

Departure City Price Arrival City Airline
Inyokern, CA (IYK) $98 San Diego, CA (SAN) United
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) $106 San Diego, CA (SAN) United
Oxnard, CA (OXR) $90 San Diego, CA (SAN) United

Editors' Picks: San Diego DealsSee All San Diego Travel Deals

  • $49 O/W Domestic Sale Fares on Frontier*
    Frontier's latest promotion, a match of Southwest's sale, offers travel through spring. The lowest fares are often matched or beaten by Continental, Delta, Northwest, and Southwest. In some cases, the competition offers $84 in savings.
  • $248 R/T Thanksgiving Day Sale From United*
    Just like Southwest, United has posted its own last-minute Thanksgiving holiday sale, and these prices are competitive. Also look into JetBlue for fair fares. Destinations include Los Angeles, Rock Springs, and Washington, D.C.
  • $59 O/W Southwest Sale on 2,500 Routes*
    Southwest's latest sale includes destinations like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Half of the researched routes offer savings, while the other half are beaten by carriers like JetBlue, AirTran, Continental, Delta, and Northwest.
  • $99 O/W Ft. Lauderdale Intro Fares on Virgin America*
    Virgin America's introductory sale offers nonstop flights between Ft. Lauderdale and a handful of western U.S. cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Seattle. AirTran, American, Continental, and others compete.
  • San Diego Four-Night Vacations From $179
    Several providers are offering deals for October trips to San Diego. Four-night packages for travel in August start at $179.
  • Tourist Passes From $48/Adult, $38/Child
    Go Card discount passes for Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and Seattle, among others, give visitors pre-paid admission to dozens of attractions.
  • CityPass Offers up to 50 Percent Off Family Attractions
    CityPasses offer up to 50 percent off on admissions and the chance to skip entrance lines at select family-friendly attractions in 10 North American cities.

San Diego Travel Advice See All San Diego Travel Advice

  • Early Birds Will Get the Best Family Vacation Deals Not sure if a vacation is within your budget for next year? A host of possibilities are available on the cheap, and you may be pleasantly surprised with what's affordable in early 2010.
  • Zoos, Aquariums a Good Bet in Cooler Weather Who needs an African safari when local zoos and aquariums have so much to offer? Eileen Ogintz highlights some of the special deals and programs being promoted this fall.
  • Tourist Taxes Add to Travel Budget If you thought taxation without representation was settled in 1763, think again. Ed Perkins explains which popular destinations tax tourists the most, and what you can do to avoid it.
  • Take Advantage of Fall Deals for Families The kids may have gone back to school, but with all the great travel deals out there, fall is the perfect time to travel. Eileen Ogintz reviews a few of the family specials available.

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