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San Diego weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jan
62°F 16°C
48°F 8°C
2 in 5 cm
Feb
61°F 16°C
49°F 9°C
3 in 7 cm
Mar
62°F 16°C
51°F 10°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
63°F 17°C
53°F 11°C
1 in 2 cm
May
66°F 18°C
57°F 13°C
0 in 0 cm
Jun
67°F 19°C
59°F 15°C
0 in 0 cm

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Friday
1 Jan
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
52°F 11°C
Saturday
2 Jan
Hi:
72°F 22°C
Lo:
52°F 11°C
Sunday
3 Jan
Hi:
70°F 21°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
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Things to Do: Wildlife and nature

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Chula Vista Nature Center
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 273 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Nature centre
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Cabrillo National Monument
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 273 attractions in San Diego

Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.

Attraction type: Monument; Lighthouse; National park; Other; Park
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Spanish Village Art Center
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 273 attractions in San Diego

Located in Balboa Park, this center is home to many art galleries and studios.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 273 attractions in San Diego

Torrey Pines State Reserve is a great place for some short hikes with great views of the coastline.  If you are lucky you might spot some bottlenosed dolphins or migrating whales.  Parking fee is $8...

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Beach; Geological formation; Hiking trail; Scenic/historic walking area
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Balboa Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 273 attractions in San Diego

One of the most popular urban parks in the United States, this bucolic paradise is packed with an array of attractions, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Attraction type: Park; Garden; Sports complex; Urban park; Museum complex; Playground; Zoo; Theatre; Golf course
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San Diego Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 273 attractions in San Diego

The San Diego Zoo is truly one of America's treasures.  With it's long history of research and bree... of rare animals, the San Diego Zoo is much more than a Zoo.  It is a glimpse in to how zoologists

Attraction type: Zoo; Wildlife park; Garden; Tram; Other
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SeaWorld San Diego
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 273 attractions in San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is an amazing place to take the family for the day. From the fun shows to the amazing visuals, if you like sea life, this is the place to go. Make sure you purchase your tickets in...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Aquarium; Wildlife park
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Fashion Valley Shopping Center
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 273 attractions in San Diego

This popular shopping mall is on multiple levels and gives shoppers a choice of more than 200 stores and boutiques.

Attraction type: Mall; Other
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San Diego Harbor Excursion
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #41 of 273 attractions in San Diego
Attraction type: Ship; Island; Waterway; Maritime museum; Group tour/boat; Tour; Dance club/disco
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Humphrey's Lounge
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 273 attractions in San Diego

For some great jazz and blues when the sun goes down, try this popular bar and dance club.

Attraction type: Bar/club
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Barnstorming Adventures
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #185 of 273 attractions in San Diego

Airplane adventures.

Attraction type: Tour; Other; Educational site
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South Bay Marina Biological Study Area

Located just south of Silver Strand Beach, this is a great place to view the local wildlife.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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