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An Amtrak vacation is something you might consider for your next vacation, particularly if that is something you’ve never tried before.  The national train network makes it possible to get around from most major cities.  Given how beautiful and interesting our country is, the trip itself can be a big part of the total enjoyment.

San Diego is one of the best-known and most appreciated vacation targets in the country  The train runs right into the middle of town, with easy local public transportation to get you to your hotel and most of the attractions.  San Diego is spread out over a smaller geographical area than other parts of SoCal, notably Los Angeles.  You can even get around to a lot of vacation attractions by walking if you enjoy that.

There is no shortage of fun places of interest in San Diego.  You could really spend weeks at all the museums, historical places of interest, beaches, theme parks and other attractions.  There certainly would be no problem filling a busy week of vacation in this beach-oriented city.  The weather in the summer is particularly appealing, with a moderate sea breeze cooling things off.

If you wanted to extend your vacation, it is possible to continue the train travel up to the Los Angeles area, and beyond that up the West Coast.  AmTrak runs from the downtown San Diego station to downtown Los Angeles Union Station with a few stops in between.  This would make it possible to spend an easy week or two in Southern California without your car.

Don’t forget that a trip by train can add several days on to the total schedule compared to flying, but if you have the right mindset the traveling can be part of the overall enjoyment of the trip.