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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.  Getting there can be half the fun on some of the more scenic routes.

San Diego is one of the best-known and most appreciated vacation targets in the country  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.

San Diego is really loaded with interesting places to visit.  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.

Perhaps you would like to make an even more ambitious train travel event, in which case you can take the train up the coast.  AmTrak runs from the downtown San Diego station to downtown Los Angeles Union Station with a few stops in between.  By doing any of the above, it would be reasonable to engage in a one- or two-week vacation without using a car.

Of course, traveling by train could add 3-4 days to the overall vacation schedule but that could be part of the charm if you have the right attitude.