San Diego is known for having the best weather in the United States and one of the best climates in the world. It rarely gets too hot, never gets too cold, and averages only 10 inches of rain a year.
Even during the winter, San Diego can have perfect beach weather. When these perfect days occur, the local Union Tribune newspaper enjoys publishing pictures that contrast the weather between San Diego and the rest of the country.
Avoid Two Visitor Surprises:
Find the current weather conditions and forecast for the area of San Diego you will be visiting today. If you are making your first visit to San Diego, you should learn more about San Diego weather so you are prepared for your trip. For example, you will want to bring a light jacket or windbreaker if you plan to watch a baseball game downtown, especially if you are visiting from an area where you are used to a lot of heat and humidity.
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There are many resources for foreign visitors in San Diego. While traveling far from home, take comfort that there are many people from your country who now live in San Diego. They host cultural events and provide San Diego resources for fellow emigrants and visitors to San Diego.
You can find San Diego resources from the internet links below to help make you feel at home or find assistance if you need help. Come visit San Diego. It is a great international city where you will feel welcome and experience travel that you will remember for a lifetime.
There are several locations where foreign visitors can convert currency in San Diego. The main currency exchange company in San Diego is Travelex, the world’s largest retail operator. There are two locations at the San Diego Airport and several more throughout San Diego County. Their details and a currency converter are provided below.
San Diego’s Lindbergh Field is the most tourist friendly airport in the country. The San Diego airport ranks #2 in the United States for customer service and is conveniently located adjacent to the tourist attractions in downtown San Diego. Flying non-stop to San Diego is a convenient option for most visitors, including those coming from New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, and Maui.
San Diego Transit Trip Planner – Plan your trip throughout western San Diego County on public transit.
Route Maps & Timetables – Select specific route maps for the Trolley, Coaster, Sprinter, MTS Buses (south of Del Mar, including most San Diego attractions) or NCTD Breeze Buses (Del Mar north to Oceanside).
Trolley Map , Coaster Map, Sprinter Map
Downtown Transit Map – Includes the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and Airport.
Expanded Transit Map – Includes Mission Bay, Old Town, Coronado, and Cabrillo National Monument.
Overview on San Diego Transit
Public Transit in San Diego is decent but not great for travelers. Buses, Trolleys, and Trains are generally clean and safe and as a group serve most of the major attractions. The local transit service offers a very helpful Transit Trip Planner, which is described below.
However, travelers that prefer to avoid buses will have a harder time relying on mass transit. Many attractions, especially those outside of Downtown San Diego, are not accessible by the Trolley. Some are accessible by trains but they run on a limited schedule. Continue reading below to find which major attractions are served by the Trolley and Trains in San Diego. You can then decide if you want to rely on transit to make the most of your experience in San Diego.
Latest Traffic Updates: Visit the CALTRANS or SANDAG web sites or Call 511.
Right Turn on Red Lights: Allowed unless otherwise noted.
Cell Phone Use While Driving: Must use a hands-free device.
Park & Ride Lots: Map of lot locations and related information.
San Diego Traffic Overview
San Diego is a relatively modern city. Most of the area’s development took place after the interstate highway system was built. As a result, the width of highway construction was not constrained by earlier development, allowing the system to include at least 4 to 5 lanes going in each direction. Combined with the state highway system, most of San Diego can be reached in a short driving time from anywhere else in San Diego. If you ask someone how long it will take to get from point A to point B, the typical response will be 10 – 20 minutes. With the following exceptions and notes about common traffic choke points, that response should be quite accurate.
Features: Get your cameras ready for taking lots of pictures in San Diego County. Learn what to expect, where to look for great photo opportunities, and where to go to address any camera problems you may have while visiting San Diego.
Smoke Free advocates have been successful at encouraging most attractions in San Diego to go Smoke Free. Maintained by the American Lung Association, the Smoke Free San Diego web site lists all of the Smoke Free zones in San Diego. They also note the number, and sometimes the location, of designated smoking areas. Below, you will find an overview of what to expect in San Diego for smokers and non-smokers.
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Top 10 Reasons San Diego is more than just a leisure destination.
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