🌴 How to Explore San Diego, California

💡 Balboa Park: Feel like you’re in Europe｜Sunset Cliffs: Cinematic Sunsets｜La Jolla Cove: Stinky but Cute Sea Lions｜Iconic "Kiss" Statue & USS Midway｜Winter Whale Watching｜Cross-Border Outlet Shopping 🛍️ 🌟 Day 1｜Sunset Cliffs + European-Style Park — So Beautiful It'll Leave You Speechless! 📍Sunset Cliffs Natural Park 💫 Must-Do List: ▫️ Arrive by 4 PM for palm-tree-lined cliff road photos 🌴 (Navigate to Ladera St — ultimate California vibes!) ▫️ Claim your spot on the cliff 30 mins before sunset — golden waves + pink-purple skies 🌅 📍Balboa Park 💒 Filming location of The Heirs ▫️ Spanish colonial architecture makes you feel like you’re in Europe — don’t miss the main dome walkway (Hello, Spain! 🇪🇸) ▫️ Hidden gem: Free botanical garden entry + Free museum Thursdays! 🌟 Day 2｜Old Town + Aircraft Carrier Adventure + Sea Lion Encounter 📍Old Town ▫️ Personally found it a bit average — recommend a quick photo with the cactus sign 🌵 📍USS Midway Museum 🚁 We skipped it due to time, but tickets are around $20. You can enjoy 360° skyline views from the deck and even step into fighter jet cockpits! ▫️ The iconic "Unconditional Surrender" (Kiss Statue) is right outside — must-photo spot! 💋 📍La Jolla Cove 🦭 Sea lions are most active after 5 PM — baby seals jumping into the water are adorable! ▫️ Anti-stink tip: Stand upwind + bring peppermint oil ▫️ Hidden photo spot: Capture waves and rocks from the Cave Store entrance 🌟 Day 3｜Whale Watching + Border Outlet Shopping 🐋 Winter Whale Watching Guide: ▫️ Choose a morning tour — whales are more active! We took a $52/person boat tour (3.5 hours) and saw 4 whales breaching — so lucky! ▫️ Winter is gray whale migration season — you might even see one surface up close! 🌊 Be prepared for rough seas — take motion sickness pills 1 hour beforehand + ginger patches + windproof jacket 🛍️ Cross-Border Outlet Shopping Tips: ▫️ Stop by the border wall graffiti on your way back (Navigate to Border Field State Park) ✅ Local Pro-Tips: ☀️ Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours! The coastal UV can burn you in half a day. 📸 Balboa Park has street performers on weekends — the vibe is unmatched! San Diego’s beauty is truly movie-level! Follow this guide to avoid 99% of tourist traps 💙 #SanDiegoGuide #CaliforniaTravel #VisitSanDiego #San Diego