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Pesach in San Diego, California, USA

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Getting there

There is a nonstop flight from New York (JFK), about 5.5 hours in the air.

San Diego (SAN) has nonstops from New York JFK, Newark, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare, Toronto and London Heathrow.

Most guests fly into San Diego or drive down from Los Angeles; travelers from Israel usually connect through Los Angeles or an East Coast airport.

Routes come from each airport’s published route list, checked October 2026. Flight times are estimates from the distance. Airlines change schedules, so confirm before you book (route list we used).

From the airport

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN): about 30 minutes by carSan Diego's airport, right beside downtown.

Driving instead

  • From Los Angeles: about 2 hours
  • From Las Vegas: about 5 hours
  • From Phoenix: about 5.25 hours

Late April weather

Mild, with days around 68°F (20°C) and nights near 57°F (14°C); the Pacific is about 62°F (17°C), cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Good to know

  • You need a car; the resort is in a canyon inland from Del Mar, away from public transportation.
  • The zoo, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND are busy during chol hamoed, so buy tickets ahead and arrive early.
  • Pacific time zone, three hours behind New York. Mornings near the coast are often cloudy and cool.

Safety and travel advisories

What governments say about travel to this country. Nothing here is this site’s own judgment.

Safety information for the United States

The US State Department does not publish an advisory for its own country. Other governments do publish advice for visitors, and local police departments publish crime figures for their own cities.

This is the governments’ own wording, not a rating by this site. Israel’s National Security Council also publishes travel warnings for Israelis abroad. Ask the operator what security the program itself arranges, such as guards and entry checks.

Things to do on chol hamoed

Check opening times before you go; some places close or get very busy during the holiday.

  • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

    Nature, about 15 min away

    Clifftop trails among rare pine trees with wide ocean views and a path down to the beach.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Del Mar beach

    Beach, about 15 min away

    A relaxed, sandy town beach with a grassy park above it.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • La Jolla Cove

    Nature, about 20 min away

    A small rocky cove where sea lions and seals lie on the rocks a few feet from the walkway.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Family, about 20 min away

    A hillside aquarium with a kelp forest tank, seahorses and outdoor tide pools.

    Good for kids, grandparents

  • LEGOLAND California

    Family, about 25 min away

    A theme park in Carlsbad built for children roughly ages 2 to 12.

    Good for kids, grandparents

  • San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park

    Family, about 30 min away

    One of the world's best-known zoos, set in a large park full of museums and gardens.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • USS Midway Museum

    History, about 30 min away

    A retired aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront with planes on deck and tours led by veterans.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park

    Family, about 35 min away

    A huge open-range park near Escondido where herds of African animals roam together.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

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