u/DisneyGirl000

I'm going to Disneyland/California Adventure for the first time in July! I'm a HUGE WDW Florida fan, I've done almost every attraction in all 4 theme parks and stayed in multiple hotels, so I'm super familiar.

What are the top attractions/shows/foods I'd need to prioritize on my CA trip? Sadly I will only have ONE day to visit both parks so I will be using a park hopper. Cars Land is 100% at the top of my list to visit, as well as the larger It's a Small World attraction, but what other differences are worth checking out? I'm not huge on thrill rides like rollercoasters or things like Space Mountain, but I love water rides/dark rides and shows!

I'm going on a solo trip in July this summer and at a loss of where to go! I also want to check off a new state on my bucket list (never been to Mass. or CA). I live on the east coast near D.C. for context.

Boston appeals to me as a history nerd, museums, coastal New England sounds picturesque, can take a day trip to Salem, it's literary/academic, etc. Wasn't sure if I should save it for the fall though and take the Amtrak up instead. Would love recommendations for day trips from Boston as well! I love nature as well, but I don't know how much nature you can find in a city like this?

San Diego appeals to me since I've never been to the west coast, and I'm intrigued by LA actually but I've read SD is LA's friendlier cousin haha. Excited about the Mexican food, the water, proximity to theme parks and aquariums, CA coastal drives, can drive to national forests and mountains potentially. I also have some family there! I thought I could use flight credits on a more expensive flight like this so it's not so expensive out of pocket at the moment.

Both cities appeal to me due to the weather. I don't do well in extreme heat (highs in the 80s are usually fine). I can't tell which city would be more expensive to stay in. I already booked an Airbnb in La Jolla just to have it, but I can cancel and get reimbursed anytime before the trip if I change my mind.

Anyone who has been to either of these cities in July, could you offer your perspective or recommendation between the two? Thanks!