Under $100: San Diego, California

With perfect weather in the 70s almost all year-round, San Diego, California, is an ideal vacation spot for travelers to let loose and enjoy some time in the sun.

Start your morning off with a cup of Joe and a view at Walking on Water Café. This little seaside breakfast nook has delicious breakfast foods that can be enjoyed outside with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Some days you may even see seals basking in the sun on the warm rocks.

After you are fueled up, head to Balboa Park. Enjoy this free outdoor oasis by exploring each section that contains gardens, dog parks, statues, sports centers, hiking trails and more. This park is perfect for a lover of the outdoors to soak in the natural beauty of San Diego.

Located next to Balboa Park is the San Diego Zoo. For $54 per adult, the zoo educates visitors on more than 800 species and 4,000 animals. Guests can get up close and personal with pandas, polar bears, elephants and so much more.

For lunch, head to Alberts. Located right in the zoo, you won’t have to leave the grounds to get energy. The menu offers pumpkin and cheese fondue, shrimp Thai curry, mushroom tortellini and other options. Be prepared to spend $4–25 on food at this restaurant.

Next, head to the Gaslamp Quarter to explore shops, art galleries, theaters and bars housed in Victorian-style buildings. This can be a free place to check out unless you want to make some purchases.