SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
The 15 standout tours and experiences around San Diego. The cruises, the coast and the days out most visitors remember long after the tan has faded.
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”
Cruise San Diego Harbor for $37, with 1- or 2-hour options, narrated Navy views, Coronado Bridge, and marine life—plus deck seating.
“Book directly with cruse company if you can. Companies like Viator keep popping up and they make it look like your booking director but your not. It costs more by going through a third party. They need to quit this scam. They do the same with booking hotels. Very frustrating. I have had them outright…”
Hop on and off a vintage trolley at 11 San Diego stops with live commentary, ideal for a car-free city overview over 1 or 2 days.
“Very informative, good value. Guide "Jack" was a jerk - too loud, borderline disrespectful. Got off at the next stop to change guides. "Scotty" was perfect - set the right tone, answered questions, very friendly. Get on Scotty's bus!”
Sail the historic America schooner from San Diego for gray whale and dolphin sightings, with onboard snacks, plus guarantees and rebook options.
“Amazing experience! Great captain, crew and guide. They knew exactly where to go to see gray whales and common dolphins, and had so much knowledge on the area and animals.”
Prebook USS Midway Museum admission in San Diego for an easy self-guided visit, with an audio tour and access to decks and restored aircraft.
“Such a cool ship!!! We loved our time there. We only were able to be there for two hours but wished that we could have spent twice that amount exploring. There is so much to see, read, experience, and take in! A very wonderful piece of US History! We also really loved the "yellow hat"…”
LEGOLAND California ticket for $64 with 60+ attractions plus optional Sea Life and Water Park add-ons, including a second day free upgrade.
“This was a second visit for some of the family, albeit 16 years apart. We were thrilled to find some of our favorites still there and enjoyed experiencing new attractions! The joy and excitement in the 5-year-old was wonderful! We’ve already started planning our next visit within the year!”
2–3 hours from Mission Bay to the open Pacific for whales and dolphins, guided by naturalists, with onboard restrooms and paid snacks.
“Our trip was mid January and we had a great time. We were able to see 3 grey whales on our trip for a good 45 min. Other trips have recorded to see multiple whales and dolphins as well. Super nice staff and they even offered a digital package at the end of some pictures…”
See San Diego’s harbor from a modern yacht with 360-degree views, narrated history, and the Coronado Bridge plus military ships in 1–2 hours.
“Had an awesome time sailing through the North and South Harbors. Our grandchildren loved seeing the seals and going under the Coronado Bridge!”
San Diego Zoo ticket that skips the admission line. One day of Galápagos tortoises, Polar Bear Plunge, Skyfari tram. $78.
“It was wonderful experience, we loved everything, the staff very kind, the place incredible access, and over all especially the care you have with the animals, I loved it, I recommend it”
Hop-on hop-off trolley in San Diego and Coronado with live narrated stops, Old Town history, Gaslamp streets, and Hotel del Coronado views.
“Nothing really. Friendly, helpful informative guides. Lots of good info & history. Felt we got a good overview of the city.”
San Diego Harbor dinner cruise on the Spirit of San Diego: 2.5-hour gourmet dinner, sparkling wine, bay views, and optional unlimited open bar.
“A full 2 1/2 hour cruise. Due to bad weather we did not go out but the view was great from inside. The food ( we upgraded to surf/turf) was very good and well worth the up charge. Service was clean and professional.”
Amphibious land-and-water tour from Seaport Village to San Diego Bay, past SeaWorld and USS Midway, with narration and sea lion sightings.
“Excellent experience! Captain Kyle & Jalen our tour guide was excellent. She gave so many details about the city. Seeing the sea lions was amazing. Tour was well done & well worth it. Highly recommend.”
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.
“A great day at the zoo, that is it! If you haven't been, GO!”
3.5-hour Little Italy food tour in San Diego with Italian tastings at local spots, plus neighborhood history and architecture walk.
“It was one of the best food tours I’ve been on. Both for food quality and Adrianna knowledge of the area”
A small-group Gaslamp Quarter food and drink walking tour with included tastings, cocktails, and red-light district history told street-by-street.
“Blerta was a fantastic tour guide -- I learned so many interesting things about San Diego. Food and drink were delicious as well and the other people in our group were so nice to chat with.”
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