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Explore San Diego in 2 Days – The Perfect Itinerary

Explore San Diego in 2 Days – The Perfect Itinerary

Two days is hardly enough time to spend in any city. Whether LA, London or Paris, there’s a lot a good urban metropolis has to offer the adventurous tourist. From local cuisine to culture and history, soaking it all in could take weeks, even a month. San Diego is no different, and in 2 days you might have only just got used to your Good Nite Inn room. Nevertheless, time is precious, and we often don’t have enough of it. Whether on business or a weekend break, San Diego can offer a lot of activities and attractions, as long as you don’t mind tuckering yourself out during your weekend trip. 

The key to a well-spent weekend is a little prior planning. That’s why we’ve compiled a definitive list of things to do during your weekend break. You may only be able to skim the surface of San Diego, but it will enrich your visit so you know what to do during your next stay.

Balboa Park

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Your first port of call during a stay in San Diego should be to the world-famous Balboa Park. Balboa Park is well known for its abundance of green space and cultural attractions, including shops, museums, theatres cinemas, and even carousels. With its 12,000 acres, there’s plenty to explore here, and dating back to 1835 it’s also one of the oldest public spaces in the USA.

San Diego Zoo

A trip to Balboa Park could kill several birds with one stone. San Diego Zoo is one of the most famous attractions in the city and promises over 3500 animal species in 99 acres of land. San Diego zoo one of the first to explore the possibilities of open-air exhibits that replicate an animal’s natural habitat and has become world-famous because of its forward-thinking strategy.

San Diego Museum of Art

Another Balboa Park favorite, the San Diego Museum of Art takes a distinct focus on Spanish art, with pieces ranging from 5000 BC to 2012 AD as well as on international and Californian pieces. With an approach to collections that is informative and art history-focused, the San Diego Museum of Art is one of the most visited galleries in the entire state. Even guests staying all the way at Good Nite Inn Sacramento have heard of it!

Old Town

For a little history of San Diego, take a walk through Old Town. As the site of the first European settlement in the state, San Diego Old Town is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in the city. With Mexican architecture and events, this is a unique way to get in touch with the Mexican influences on the city. 

Hit the Beaches

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What would a weekend utilizing a San Diego Good Nite Inn promo code be without a trip to the beach? 

With La Jolla Beach and Shore offering some of the best swimming spots off the coast and Flat Rock’s breathtaking vistas, there’s no better way to spend a second day in San Diego than exploring its vast and diverse coastline.