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.

Of all the many great vacation destinations accessible by train, San Diego must be near the top of the list.  It is easy to take a train to the historic station and then use public transit for getting around locally.  Compared to other parts of Southern California, San Diego is actually relatively close together.  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.  Visiting all of the beaches, museums, historical attractions and other amusements could truly take weeks.  There certainly would be no problem filling a busy week of vacation in this beach-oriented city.  One of the major features that San Diego offers its guests and residents alike is its wonderful, moderate weather, especially in the summertime.

Continuing your train travel up the West Coast past Los Angeles would be an option if you would like to plan an even more substantial trip.  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.