--- title: "San Diego" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for San Diego." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/san-diego" locale: "en" --- # San Diego Primary place hint: San Diego ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [California](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/california) > [San Diego](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/san-diego) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/san-diego) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their San Diego ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in San Diego with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/san-diego/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary-planning tools. This San Diego destination guide gives a well-rounded introduction to beaches, climate, attractions, neighborhoods, Balboa Park, naval history, and Mexican influence. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/san-diego) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing site offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their San Diego destination guide is a strong planning resource for beaches, the Gaslamp Quarter, dining, attractions, nightlife, and places to visit. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/san-diego-weekend-getaway-itinerary/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast offering detailed destination guides, itineraries, and practical travel advice. This three-day San Diego weekend itinerary is especially useful for linking major stops such as the zoo, Old Town, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, and Sunset Cliffs. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/san-diego-tourist-attractions/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site with practical independent-travel advice. Their San Diego attractions guide offers a concise, practical route through 10 things to do, including Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Old Town, and travel tips. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-san-diego-with-kids/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog by Caroline and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and trip planning. Their San Diego with kids article is a helpful family-planning guide, combining attractions with practical advice on where to eat and stay. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/things-to-do-san-diego-with-kids/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for planning trips with children. This San Diego family getaway guide is practical for organizing kid-friendly activities, places to stay, restaurants, and broader planning tips. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/free-things-to-do-in-san-diego/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, with destination guides, practical advice, food, hiking, and responsible travel coverage. Her free things to do in San Diego guide is a helpful resource for experiencing the city while keeping the trip budget-conscious. - [Travel Off Path](https://www.traveloffpath.com/best-things-to-do-while-visiting-san-diego/) (traveloffpath.com) Travel Off Path is an independent travel publication covering travel news, destination trends, tourism developments, and visitor-focused guides. This San Diego things-to-do article gives visitors a positive overview of city attractions and the Southern California sun-and-fun appeal. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/top-things-to-do-in-san-diego-california/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog by Laurence and Jessica Norah, focused on practical guides and visual trip planning. Their detailed San Diego things-to-do guide is useful for matching sights and activities with money-saving ideas and practical visit tips. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/san-diego-travel-costs/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, with practical coverage of destinations, budgeting, accommodation, food, and trip planning. Their San Diego travel-costs guide is a practical resource for comparing prices and finding ways to save across a range of budgets. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/day-trips-from-san-diego/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, scenic travel ideas, photography, and personal travel stories. This day-trips guide is a helpful companion for extending a San Diego visit with options ranging from mountains to Mexico. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/usa/perfect-day-san-diego/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is Monica Stott’s travel blog focused on weekend breaks, short trips, family travel, packing light, and travel tips. Her one-day San Diego itinerary is a useful short-trip guide for shaping a focused day in the city. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-san-diego/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, gear reviews, and visual storytelling. Their San Diego day-trips guide gives a varied set of ideas across deserts, coastal areas, Los Angeles, Mexico, and other nearby options. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/how-to-plan-the-perfect-girls-weekend-in-san-diego/) (traveldudes.com) Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination articles, practical travel tips, food, transport, adventure, and contributor recommendations. This girls weekend guide offers a practical themed framework for planning a sociable short trip in San Diego. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-san-diego-alone-8-awesome-hotspots/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl About The Globe is a social-impact travel blog focused on conscious solo female travel, safety, confidence, and destination planning. Their San Diego guide is a helpful fit for solo travelers, highlighting eight places to explore with confidence and a clear solo female travel angle. ## Travel Videos - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKJVJ2sSd9c) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed guide videos, reviews, and practical travel advice. This wide-ranging San Diego guide video is a strong planning resource, covering 50 things to do across beaches, Balboa Park, museums, the zoo, sports venues, waterfront areas, and food districts. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfI-ali4UZE) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, hacks, and destination guides. This San Diego guide video gives a clear shortlist of 10 attractions, including Balboa Park, the zoo, beaches, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, museums, Torrey Pines, Petco Park, and SeaWorld. - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdmqEWBJJak) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering short destination guides and tips for popular travel destinations. This short San Diego travel video is helpful for a quick overview of 10 things to do, including Balboa Park, Little Italy, Old Town, Seaport Village, and the USS Midway Museum. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swdoKy8I320) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery. This 36-hour San Diego itinerary video has a lively local-planning angle, with food, sailing, surfing, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, and other stops shaped by Instagram polls. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVUZLTh3tzI) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison focused on travel, food, and ongoing trip experiences. This San Diego weekend travel video offers a well-rounded mix of museums, nature, views, food, the USS Midway, Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, markets, and other stops. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkRFXLwC2G4) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martin focused on value-oriented trips and cultural experiences. This dog-friendly San Diego weekend video is practical for travelers looking for food, beaches, hiking, Balboa Park, Old Town, Sunset Cliffs, and other approachable stops. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqLusP11rbM) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and practical guidance. This San Diego advice video gives practical don'ts for visitors while also grounding the trip around La Jolla, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and conventions. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pg_icG4TVY) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel from Gabriel Morris, featuring travel videos, adventure chronicles, and practical travel information. This on-location San Diego travel video follows downtown before continuing by ferry to Coronado Island and on to Imperial Beach, making it a useful route-focused watch. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaTUxqDXiMI) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel from Nadine Sykora focused on destinations, practical travel advice, and trip preparation. This California road trip vlog starts in San Diego with tacos, Balboa Park, and Torrey Pines, giving the destination a fun first-stop travel perspective.