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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA

All You Need to Travel San Diego Confidently

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Top Hotels

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Best Tours & Activities

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Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency and Culture Tips

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in San Diego

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in San Diego

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in San Diego

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Aboard this beautiful 139 foot yacht and be exposed to the world of sailing and meet an abundance of wildlife, including: sea lions, dolphins, whales, and more!

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Duration:

4.5 Hours

San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

Come aboard the Patriot Jet Boat for an entertaining, turbo-charged tour of San Diego's most scenic waterfront spots.

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Duration:

0.5 Hours

San Diego Segway Tour (Balboa Park, Gaslamp, OR La Jolla)

Enjoy a Segway tour around Balboa Park, Gaslamp Harbor, or La Jolla!

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Duration:

2 Hours

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Tour Tijuana, Mexico, on this day trip, a short trip across the border of San Diego. Experience the fun and hospitality of this town with locals who are excited to share the true story of Tijuana with you.

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Duration:

6 Hours

Attractions

USS Midway Museum

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San Diego Zoo

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La Jolla Cove

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Balboa Park

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Restaurants

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Fine Dining

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Bars

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Cash vs. Credit Rating

Cash vs. Credit Rating

4 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Widely Accepted)

Availability of ATMs

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Currency Name

Currency Name

Dollar (USD)

Purchasing Power Rating

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Fairly expensive city)

Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate

1:1

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Standard US tipping culture. Tip 20-25% at restaurants for good service, $1 for bellhops, $1-2/day for maid service.

Culture Tips
Taxi Availability
Taxi Availability
4: Widely Available
Government Safety Rating
Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Percentage of English Speakers
Percentage of English Speakers
90%
Experience Level Needed
Experience Level Needed
1: Little Experience Needed
Population Size
Population Size
1.41 Million
Prevalance of Tourism
Prevalance of Tourism
4: Very High
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
Tokyo Station & Shinjuku Station
Time Zone
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (GMT-8)
Airports
Airports
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Vaccinations Needed?
Vaccinations Needed?
No
Visa Needed?
Visa Needed?
No
Type of Outlets
Type of Outlets
U.S. Plugs--Two flat parallel pins with or without a grounding pin
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
English

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