San Diego
California, US
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The Tea
San Diego might be the most pleasant cruise port in America, and it's not even close. The B Street Pier is literally downtown — as in, you walk off the ship and you're in the Gaslamp Quarter surrounded by restaurants, bars, and actual civilization. This is the port that other ports wish they were.
Parking at $20/day is mid-range, but the walkability means you might not even need a car. The airport is 10 minutes away ($12-18 Uber), and the weather is… well, it's San Diego. You already know. The only downside is that cruise options are limited — mainly seasonal repositioning cruises, Hawaii sailings, and the occasional Mexican Riviera run.
The tea: San Diego is proof that a cruise port can be in a great location without gouging passengers. If more cruise lines based ships here, it would give Miami and Fort Lauderdale a serious run for their money. The fact that they don't is one of cruising's great missed opportunities.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 5 | 84% |
| Feb | 55°F | 8 | 72% |
| Mar | 56°F | 8 | 74% |
| Apr | 59°F | 1 | 97% |
| May | 61°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jun | 66°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jul | 70°F | 0 | 100% |
| Aug | 71°F | 0 | 100% |
| Sep | 70°F | 0 | 100% |
| Oct | 65°F | 0 | 100% |
| Nov | 59°F | 0 | 100% |
| Dec | 56°F | 0 | 100% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to Gaslamp | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
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