The Great American Road Trip Challenge~4.5 years · 48 states · one loop
← California

Stop 1 · Days 418–421

San Diego

San Diego, CA

California's laid-back southern corner — perfect weather, a huge cultural park, a historic aircraft carrier, and the sea lions of La Jolla.

Where to stay

  • A Gaslamp or Coronado hotel

    Downtown for nightlife; Coronado for the beach.

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You gotta eat this

  • A California burrito & fish tacos

    Carne asada with fries inside — a San Diego original.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 418Day 418 — Balboa ParkFull day · 5h planned
  2. 419Day 419 — Harbor & CoronadoFull day · 5h planned
  3. 420Day 420 — La JollaFull day · 3h planned
  4. 421Day 421 — Up to the desertDrive day · 2h 30m drive

What this stop is made of

  • Museums & History
  • Outdoor & Water Activities