When To Go
There is, quite simply, no bad time to go to San Diego. When it's 30 degrees and snowing at home, San Diego will be 75 and sunny; when it's 100 degrees where you live, it will also be about 75 and sunny in San Diego. The trick is to avoid the crowds – the high season is the summer months – the busiest and most crowded time with everyone from families to cruisers making the most of their vacation time. The low season runs from November through February, and you'll find these days to be the coldest weather (mid-60s) and the lowest hotel prices – the water may also be too cold for swimming. The best bang for your buck comes in the months of March, April, and May, when you can hit the beaches and attractions without throngs of (other) tourists around.
When To Go
High-season
summer
Low-season
November - February
Best bang for your buck
March - May
$119+: Spring Fares to Cities in California (Round-Trip) Major Airlines
$218+: Nationwide Round-Trip Flights to California Continental
$257+: 3-Nt San Diego Hotel Stay w/Air Near Gaslamp Quarter Victorian Getaway
$298+: 4-Nts w/Air from Seattle to San Diego Hotels Travelocity