Nice-to-Have Items to Pack for San Diego

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Bring a warm travel blanket for Padres baseball games, sunsets, outdoor concerts, and other activities in San Diego. 1 Read the full guide

A waterproof travel blanket can be useful for damp grassy areas in parks and at the beach. 2 Read the full guide

A good, leak-proof collapsible water bottle is helpful for filling up and taking to the beach, on hikes, and for general sightseeing. 3 Read the full guide

Don't let a dead smartphone ruin your plans - bring a portable charger. 4 Read the full guide

Binoculars can be useful for whale watching and spotting other wildlife during hikes and at locations like Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. 5 Read the full guide

Small pocket kites can provide entertainment for kids in a variety of places around town, such as Ellen Browning Scripps Park, Mission Bay, Seaport Village, and the beach. 6 Read the full guide

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