SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
A short guide to the 12 best 1-day tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass with mobile entry and unlimited Skyfari Tram plus bus tour. Easy planning, big animals, botanical beauty.
Most Popular“Excellent zoo. Loved seeing the zoo. A lot of walking. Arrived first thing and got in immediately on the bus and the sky tram”
Skip the ticket line, ride the Skyfari tram, and hit top exhibits like Galápagos tortoises, Polar Bear Plunge, and Elephant Odyssey in one full day.
“The San Diego zoo was awesome. So many fascinating species from huge birds to exotic big cats. My favorite were the koalas and the gorillas. We took the sky tram which has a wonderful view of the zoo and area. I highly recommend spending the full day there and wearing comfortable shoes.”
Walk downtown Tijuana from San Diego with a local guide, included lunch and tastings, and border help on a 4–5 hour tour.
“So glad we booked this tour. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Andres met us and walked us through everything. It was a very easy process getting across the border. Once across, we met up with Tabitha. Tab was the best tour guide ever! She walked us around downtown Tijuana and gave us all…”
Small-group Tijuana day trip from San Diego with border help, tacos, chili mango candy, and two tequila tastings, plus guided history.
“Tadeo was a great guide, super friendly and really knew a lot about Tijuana. My daughter and I had such a good time exploring the city and loved the lunch spot we went to. It was a fun day!”
Scan your mobile ticket for San Diego Zoo Safari Park and mix walking trails with the Africa Tram to see rare animals at your pace.
“Our guide Delaney was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend if want information on animals and to see close up behind the scenes.”
Spend a full day at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with open-air habitats, Lion Camp, Elephant Valley, tram safari, and included shows.
“Great views of the rhinos and tigers. Bummed to not see the lions and elephants.”
1-day San Diego Zoo Safari Park ticket with Africa Tram Safari, lion encounters, elephant overlook, and free-flight aviary.
“Excellent opportunity to see animals, many in an open habitat.”
San Diego to Tijuana guided day trip with San Ysidro border crossing, taco lunch, street art and murals, plus time for tastings.
“The tour was interesting and fun, especially thanks to Tadeo, who was so friendly and accompanied us along the entire route! Highly recommended!”
Tijuana street food day trip from San Diego with small groups, guided border crossing, three meals, drinks, and a pub finish.
“I had a great time and enjoyed my tour guide Tabitha! She was extremely knowledgeable about her hometown and gave us a great experience!”
Small-group Tijuana day trip from San Diego with lunch, border history talk, and downtown stops like El Popo market.
“Carlos was amazing! He made the tour so enjoyable from the sites we saw, food choices and tequila tastings. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience to share with my sister visiting from Georgia.”
Guided Tijuana day trip from San Diego with border crossing help, downtown walking, a local meal, and craft beer tasting.
“The trip was very beautiful and enjoyable. Our guide, young Tabota, helped and did everything to make this exceptional. For every recommendation”
Electric bike rental from Solana Beach to Carlsbad with coastal route guidance, stop-and-savor towns like Encinitas and Leucadia, and big freedom.
“Had a GREAT time BUT get familiar with the bike. My first time on one and had a few mishaps; issues were with me lol not bike. Also note you’ll be riding along cars a lot of way. Bike route clearly marked; enjoyed the ride and wasn’t too crowded when I went early May but…”
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