SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best 2-hour experiences, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
A 2-hour luxury catamaran whale watch from Oceanside with live narration. Expect dolphins and sea lions, plus seasonal whale chances.
Most Popular“It was a smooth experience. Parking was easy, getting the tickets was quick, getting on the boat was not bad (and we had a walker) as we helped my Mom. They were very helpful assisting my Mom too.”
Kayak La Jolla Ecological Reserve to seven caves in 2 hours, spotting sea lions and leopard sharks. Equipment and guide included.
“Omg we had such an amazing time!!! So freaking fun! It was a beautiful day too! Our guide was absolutely perfect as was all the guides that was there!”
Private 2-hour sail in San Diego Bay with Captain Liz. Up to 6, custom route, snacks, drinks, and champagne.
“Lovely morning out on the waters with Captain Liz! She was professional, yet friendly and highly attentive to any requests. She got us up close and personal with the sea lions sunbathing on the buoys. HIGHLY recommend an excursion with her out on the waters. 2 hours went by way too fast! Wish it was…”
Drive a GPS-guided GoCar through Little Italy, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, and Old Town in 2 hours with helmets, gas, and narration.
“Fun experience but our Go Car was outdated, on screen GPS was not working. It was not driving straight as well.”
Learn to fish off Crystal Pier in San Diego with all gear included. Catch-and-release in about 2 hours for $74.99.
“TC is an amazing fishing guide! Very knowledgeable and patient with my questions. I love fishing, but don't have a lot of experience even though I'm visiting from another fishing paradise, Florida. I feel a lot more confident now having spent time with TC. It is very evident that he has a love for his…”
Drive your own speedboat in San Diego Harbor for 2 hours, with live narration, sea lions, and skyline views. Small-group fun.
“Had a great time. Boats were fast, out guide was great, and the weather was beautiful. All around Great!!”
2-hour sunset sail from San Diego past Point Loma and Coronado with small-group views, snacks, and a wine or beer.
“Great captain, beautiful sunset. Calm waters. Enjoyed the sail, learned a lot about the area. Captain shared but not too much.”
A 2-hour GPS GoCar ride through downtown and Balboa Park. See Little Italy, USS Midway, Seaport Village, Petco Park, and more.
“Fantastic!!!!! My husband and I absolutely love it .The tour of parts of San Diego were very informative. From the check in to checkout the staff was very friendly and informative I would highly recommend GO CARS TOURS!!!!!”
Two hours of guided kayak and snorkel fun in La Jolla Cove for up to two people, with gear included and real wildlife sightings.
“My friend and I got charged for this over a third-party and we were probably charged 235 dollars in total for this. In the past, I have done the same exp for 25% of the cost with no hidden fees. We paid extra fees at the actual company. Also, be careful of kayaking into the…”
Two-hour Ocean Beach fishing with TC'S Fishing Adventures. Small group, guided casting, and chances at bass, croaker, rays, dolphins.
“I’ve been on quite a few of these adventures and this one was by far the best! TC was an amazing guide and we had a blast.”
A 2-hour morning Catalina sail from Shelter Island with small-group views of USS Midway, Coronado, bay wildlife, plus snacks and drinks.
“Great captain. Very knowledgeable and funny! Went to SeaWorld a few days before our sail, and it was so fun to see the dolphins and sea lions!”
Drive an air-conditioned electric GoCar through Coronado and San Diego sights, using GPS talking directions in about two hours.
“This way by far our favorite part of our entire trip. It was so much fun driving across the Coronado bridge and being able to see all the great sights. I would highly recommend this excursion. The staff at the Go Car place were phenomenal and let us check in early, were super friendly and…”
GPS-guided Polaris GoCar tour through Little Italy, the harbor, Seaport Village, and Balboa Park. Air-conditioned ride for up to two.
“This is a a unique way to see the city. The staff were super helpful. However the GPS instructions and commentary that was installed in the car rarely worked and would repeat itself. Thankfully we had been provided maps and an overview of the route. This made it fairly easy to find the right road…”
A 2-hour sunset sail on San Diego Bay aboard the 35-foot Luna from Shelter Island, with skyline views, wildlife, and a small-group vibe.
“Everything for our trip went just as planned. Aiden was a spectacular host, and I would recommend this trip to anybody and everybody. Parking can be difficult during high season. I recommend using the valet service at The Monsaraz for $15.”
Guided kayak whale watching off La Jolla. Up to two people, safety briefing and gear, try for gray whales, plus dolphins and marine life.
“My husband and I really enjoyed the kayak tour - we had a great guide - Gerardo at Everday California was knowledgeable and friendly! We saw a whale and dolphins, and the two hours flew by. We would definitely do it again!”
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