View Mexican Riviera & West Coast on the mapA warm-climate resort city with beaches on the west coast.

San Diego

San Diego · United States · 32.71, -117.17

A port city at the southern tip of California, San Diego is a resort blessed with a warm climate and beautiful beaches. Attractions include the museums of expansive Balboa Park, a world-famous zoo, and a museum documenting naval history. It is also close to the Mexican border.

Port highlights

About 1.4 million people

Population

Mediterranean climate. Warm and dry year-round, with many sunny days. Summers are warm, and winters are mild and comfortable.

Climate

English (Spanish is also widely used)

Language

US dollars

Currency

Comfortable almost year-round (spring through autumn is especially refreshing)

Best time to visit

Local food

Fish tacos, California-style Mexican food, fresh seafood, craft beer

Sights

Balboa Park and San Diego ZooOld Town districtUSS Midway Museum (aircraft carrier)Coronado Island and beaches

Monthly average high / low temperatures

19°

10°Jan

19°

11°Feb

19°

13°Mar

20°

14°Apr

21°

16°May

22°

17°Jun

24°

19°Jul

25°

20°Aug

25°

19°Sep

24°

16°Oct

22°

13°Nov

19°

10°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SAN DIEGO INTL AP · about 3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$2.59

Water 500 ml

$5.13

Coffee

$11.50

Inexpensive meal

$7.00

Local beer

$6.22

Big Mac

Prices in San Diego. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SAN

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

About 3.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Mexican Riviera & West CoastOct 2026 – Apr 2027

Source: Wikipedia “San Diego” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

San Diego

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego

12-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego

7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego

7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego

34-Night Cruise from San Diego

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