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

San Diego

San Diego · United States · View on map

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 location

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San Diego · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

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 tacosCalifornia-style Mexican foodfresh seafoodcraft 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
San Diego International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 3.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

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

Itineraries calling here

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Model plans in this region

Sources

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

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