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DESTINATIONSan DiegoHere’s everything you need to know about San Diego, California, including how to get there and how to get around. Also check out AAA recommendations for what to see in this Southern California destination.

EDITOR PICKAAA's All-New Digital TourBook GuideAAA Travel EditorsThe AAA digital TourBook guides provide travel information and are a planning tool for destinations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

ARTICLEBest Attractions in San DiegoIn a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where to spend your time. Here are the top things to do in San Diego, as chosen by AAA editors. GEMs are “Great Experiences for Members.”

NATIONAL PARKSequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks In central California, stretching northward from 35 miles east of Visalia to 55 miles east of Fresno, and from the foothills of the San Joaquin Valley to the crest of the High Sierra, these two parks abut one another and are managed together. Sequoia is the second-oldest national park, behind Yellowstone National Park.

Southern California
Including Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego

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EDITOR PICK5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance from AAAAAA Travel Editor Frank SwansonAs more travelers book expensive cruises and vacation packages to exotic destinations, they are turning to travel insurance to protect their investment in the face of life's uncertainties. Here are five reasons why you should buy travel insurance.

ARTICLEShopping in San DiegoCheck out AAA’s rundown of the best places to go shopping in San Diego, from large malls and outlet centers to one-of-a-kind boutiques.

NATIONAL PARKJoshua Tree National Park North of I-10 and east of Desert Hot Springs with entrances at Cottonwood Spring, Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park covers more than 800,000 acres. This California desert country contains striking granite formations and mountain ranges rising from flat valleys about 1,800 feet above sea level to elevations of more than 5,000 feet. At various trailheads and road pullouts there are informational signs about that particular area. However, trails leading off the roadways are not paved, and for a good part of the year the climate makes these trails inhospitable for many persons.

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EDITOR PICKMy 5 Must-Have Travel Survival ToolsSamantha Brown, host of "Samantha Brown's Places to Love," shares travel hacks and tips that will make your next trip a breeze.

ARTICLEBest Restaurants in San DiegoOur favorites include some of this destination's best local restaurants—from fine dining to simple fare.

NATIONAL PARKSequoia National ForestSequoia National Forest lies in Central California at the southern end of the Sierra Nevadas, extending from Kings River southward to the Kern River and Piute Mountains, and westward from the Sierra Nevada summit to the brush-covered foothills of the San Joaquin Valley.

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EDITOR PICK12 Reasons to Take a Road TripAAA Travel Editor Katie BroomeFrom roadside attractions to cost savings, there are many reasons to take a road trip. Here are some of the best reasons to consider a road trip.

ARTICLESan Diego in 3 DaysThree days is barely enough time to get to know any major vacation destination. But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your time in San Diego.

NATIONAL PARKDeath Valley National Park Mankind's marks on the desert are limited. The park boundaries encompass the route of the Jayhawkers Trail taken from Utah's Great Salt Lake in 1849; the route taken by the Darwin-French party in 1860; the first mine worked in the region; several beehive charcoal kilns; and the ghost town site of Skidoo.

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EDITOR PICKTop Things to Do When You Arrive at Your DestinationRead Samantha Brown's list of the top things to do once you land at your travel destination.

ARTICLESan Diego NightlifeDiscover the best of San Diego nightlife with this roundup of some of the most exciting bars, lounges, nightclubs and other fun places to go after dark.

NATIONAL PARKMojave National PreserveSeveral paved roads and hundreds of miles of gravel and dirt roads lace the area. Vehicles must stay on designated roads; there are no off-road vehicle areas. Because gasoline availability is unpredictable, you should fill your tank at Needles, Ludlow or Baker before entering the region and check ahead for weather and road conditions.

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EDITOR PICK12 Packing Tips for Any TripAAA Travel Editor Patricia MillerHere are a dozen packing tips and tricks courtesy of AAA that will make vacations and travel much easier.

ARTICLESan Diego EventsIn addition to its many cultural and historic landmarks, this destination hosts a number of outstanding festivals and other fun things to do that may coincide with your vacation.

NATIONAL PARKLake Mead National Recreation Area This 1.5 million-acre recreation area, established in 1964, was created around Lake Mead, the massive Colorado River reservoir resulting from the construction of Hoover Dam. Exit wild river rapids. Enter motorboating, water skiing and fishing on a placid lake. Further downstream, the completion of Davis Dam in 1951 impounded Lake Mohave, another popular spot with the boat and Jet Ski set. In all, the recreation area extends about 140 miles along the Colorado River from the west end of Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz., down to Bullhead City, Ariz., and its neighbor across the river, Laughlin, Nev.

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EDITOR PICKThe Introvert's Guide to Travel: 7 Tips for Planning the Perfect, Non-Stressful TripAAA Travel Editor Katie BroomeWhether you consider yourself an introvert or you struggle with travel anxiety, check out these tips from AAA experts about travel planning for introverts.

ARTICLE47 Romantic Getaways in the U.S. to Fall in Love WithWhether you’re looking to stay local or travel the country, AAA has the perfect romantic getaway in the U.S. for you and your partner.

NATIONAL PARKChannel Islands National Park Access to the Channel Islands can be arranged at locations in Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Barbara. Of the eight islands in Southern California's Channel Islands group, Anacapa, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa constitute Channel Islands National Park. The ocean waters up to 6 miles offshore surrounding these five islands are protected as Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. San Miguel Island was an active bombing range from World War II through the 1970s.

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EDITOR PICKTips for a Relaxing Road TripAAA Travel Editor Laurie SterbensIf you're still feeling cautious about travel but cabin fever is closing in, a relaxing road trip can be the perfect escape.

ARTICLEHistoric SceneryIt would be unfortunate indeed if your stay in San Diego had to be a short one, but at least you won't have to choose between visiting the city's most important historic sites and photographing its most picturesque. History and scenic beauty conveniently come together in California's second largest city; just travel out to Point Loma to see for yourself.

NATIONAL PARKSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaStretching west from Griffith Park in Los Angeles past the Ventura County line, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area embraces 153,000 acres of rugged mountains, steep canyons, rolling woodlands and 50 miles of beach. Within its boundaries are 75,000 acres of city, county, state and federal parklands. Major state parks include Leo Carrillo, Malibu Creek, Point Mugu, Topanga Canyon and Will Rogers; in addition there are state and county beaches and parks from Point Mugu to Santa Monica.

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EDITOR PICKUsing a AAA Travel Agent Can Save You Time and MoneyA AAA Travel Agent will help you get the most for your time and money when planning a vacation.

ARTICLE27 Epic Adventure Vacations To Add to Your Bucket ListThrilling adventure vacations await! Book your bucket list trip and experience the adrenaline rush that comes when you step outside your comfort zone.

NATIONAL PARKAngeles National ForestRising above the northern rim of the Los Angeles Basin, the Angeles National Forest covers more than 650,000 acres of the rugged San Gabriel Mountains, which in 1894 famed naturalist John Muir described as “one vast bee-pasture, a rolling wilderness of honey-bloom…” The forest encompasses terrain ranging from rugged, arid desert on the north slope to heavily timbered high mountain ridges and meadows.

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