San Diego
#1 in Best Places to Visit in August
America’s Finest City is warm and dry in August, giving you ample opportunities to soak up some sun. If you’re eager to spend some time at the beach, you’ll find 70 miles of coastline that’s ideal for everything from surfing to swimming to paddleboarding. Away from the shore, there’s Balboa Park, where you can admire beautiful architecture, check out various museums and explore the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. Plus, San Diego is home to the Gaslight Quarter, a popular place to go for a tasty libation, excellent live music and delectable Mexican fare.
Outer Banks
#2 in Best Places to Visit in August
Plan an Outer Banks vacation in August to enjoy warm weather (think: average highs in the low 80s) and fun festivals like the OBX Watermelon Festival and the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. These North Carolina barrier islands are ideal for all kinds of beach activities, including sailing, surfing and sunbathing. Plus, some of them are rich in history. Head to Kill Devil Hills to visit Wright Brothers National Memorial (where the famous pilots took their first flight), or venture to Roanoke Island to check out Roanoke Island Festival Park’s exhibits about what life was like in the 16th century.
