The temperatures are dropping and your fall assignments are ending. If you’re looking for winter assignments but aren’t sure you want the standard white winter, we have suggestions for your next city this year!
Warm Weather Cities for Travel Nurses
San Diego, California
San Diego winter is balmy and blessed with great weather year-round. This city is a wonderful option if you’re not looking for a snow-filled winter. With highs in the 60s and plenty of sun, you’ll be able to enjoy most of your favorite outdoor activities without the snow boots.
Things to do in San Diego in the Winter
Get in the holiday spirit with local events
Enjoy local favorites like the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, ice skating at the UTC Ice Sports Center, and seasonal plays at one of the city’s many theaters!
New holiday events pop up every year, we suggest looking on sites like Eventbrite, Facebook Events, and Google Events to see what’s going on this year!
Take advantage of the weather and get outside
During the summer, San Diego’s temperatures can get hot, which is why the winter is a great time for outdoor recreation. You get all of the same beauty but without the intense temperatures. The Anza Borrego Desert State Park is a great hiking option, especially in the winter when the sun isn’t at full blast. Other great spots to get outside and enjoy nature include Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Mission Trails Regional Park, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve!
Whale watching
San Diego has two whale-watching seasons, mid-winter/spring and mid-summer/fall. According to San Diego’s city website, from mid-December until April, more than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000-mile round-trip from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California where the females give birth to their calves. During this journey, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of these whales by sea or land!
Learn more about this migration by clicking HERE.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Nestled on the coast of South Carolina is a quaint little beach town named Myrtle Beach. With 60 miles of sandy beach, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and so much more, Myrtle Beach is the perfect hideaway from winter’s frosty wrath.
What To Do at Myrtle Beach in the Winter
Enjoy endless beach time
If you love sitting in the sand, shell hunting, and walking along the beach for your morning walk or run, this is the spot for you.
Find your favorite restaurant during Restaurant Week
Every winter the area’s top restaurants participate in the annual Restaurant Week of South Carolina. During this week expect top-notch dishes, unique experiences, and great deals!
Catch a seasonal show
When you’re tired of the outdoors and are looking for some drama, the theater never disappoints. Carolina Opry and GTS Theater always have a variety of themed performances during the holiday season.
Dallas Texas
Leave the thermals at home, because Dallas, Texas winters rarely drop below 40°F! It’s the perfect city for a good Southern time! This bustling area is packed with great nightlife, is a foodie’s paradise, and is prominent for year-round outdoor fun!
Local festivals
Thanks to the year-round warm weather, the music festival scene lasts much longer here. A quick search and you’ll find multiple outdoor concerts with big-name artists. A popular one for EDM fans is the Lights All Night Festival.
Visit the 12 Days of Christmas exhibit
Every year the Dallas Arboretum presents a festive exhibit called 12 Days of Christmas. For twelve days the arboretum is transformed into various exhibits such as a Victorian circus, a snow-covered forest, an ice-skating performance, and so much more. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
Dallas Zoo Lights Festival
Explore a wonderland of lights, animals, and festive cheer from November to January at the Dallas Zoo. With more than a million lights, a Santa’s workshop, festive holiday treats, and “dressed up” dinos, this festival oozes holiday cheer!
Learn more about the Lights Festival