The beaches are one of the main draws to San Diego, and so is the hiking, thanks to our year-round mild-to-warm weather. Other than that, there is some nightlife in downtown, particularly in the Gaslamp District, and good shopping in La Jolla, as well as some GREAT eateries! Also, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, Knotts Soak City, Legoland, the Zoo & Safari Park are all fantastic places for activities. Tijuana and LA are not far away. SD is also close to Vegas, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, the IE and OC.