Exploring San Diego!

A natural beauty, San Diego is one of the nation's most exciting destinations with a near-perfect climate, miles of pristine beaches, world-class visitor attractions and an award-winning convention center. You'll find something new to discover each time you visit.

The weather in June is often mild, with highs in the mid-70's and lows in the 60's. Plan to pack shorts AND a sweatshirt. Morning fog is commom and usually clears for a bright and sunny day by noon.

As you can see from the links below, there are many things to do in San Diego. La Jolla Shores and Torrey Pines State Reserve are minutes from campus.

Things to do in San Diego

Visitors will find a wealth of destinations and activities at UCSD, La Jolla, and San Diego County. For more information, click on the following links for:

 • Visitor Guide to UCSD [link]
 • Hotels Near UCSD [link]
 • San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau [link]
 • Attractions, food and golf [link]
 • Dining and Nightlife [link]
 • Downtown Historica Gaslamp District [link]
 • Beach information for La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Mission Bay, Pacific Beach [link]
 • Cabrillo National Monument [link]
 • Old Town San Diego State Park [link]
 • Balboa Park and Museums [link]
 • Coronado Bay (20-30 mins away)[link]
 • San Diego Zoo (20 mins drive from UCSD) [link]
 • Wild Animal Park (25 to 40 mins drive from UCSD, depending on traffic) [link]
 • Sea World (20 mins away) [link]
 • Legoland (25-40 mins away depending on traffic) [link]
 • Birch Aquarium (5 mins away) [link]
 • Museums (including Natural History, Automotive, Railway, Art, Aerospace, Fleet
   Science Center) [link]
 • Trolley Tours (2 hrs straight or you get on an off at 8 stops, 20 mins away) [link]
 • Harbor Tours (1 hour each in the bay, 20 mins away) [link]
 • Star of India and Maritime Museum of San Diego (20 mins away) [link]
 • Seaport Village (speciality shops), 20 mins away [link]
 • Disneyland in Anaheim, CA (1.5 to 3 hours drive, depending on traffic) [link]
 • Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA (2.5 to 4 hours drive, depending on traffic) [link]
 • Las Vegas, NV (5 to 6 hours drive) [link]