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Tours & day trips

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San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea

San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea

Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 215 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $75 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Dinner & Dancing Harbour Cruise in San Diego

Dinner & Dancing Harbour Cruise in San Diego

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $176 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $17 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience

2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $105 per adult
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Water activities

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La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $107 per traveller*
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Popular places to visit

San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals, a pond and landscape views

San Diego Zoo

4.5/5(417 reviews)

Why not visit the animals who live at San Diego Zoo and see why this is a favorite attraction in San Diego? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art scene.

San Diego Zoo
Mission Beach

Mission Beach

4.5/5(330 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Mission Beach, a popular beach in San Diego. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mission Beach
Balboa Park

Balboa Park

4.5/5(417 reviews)

Balboa Park is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Balboa Park

San Diego sightseeing tours & attractions