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Tours & day trips
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San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.2 out of 10 with 222 reviews
9.2/10
222 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.6/10
38 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 240 reviews
9.2/10
240 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
9.4 out of 10 with 554 reviews
9.4/10
554 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego Scenic Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 350 reviews
9.4/10
350 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.8/10
164 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 119 reviews
9.2/10
119 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
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USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.8 out of 10 with 1540 reviews
9.8/10
1,540 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Activity duration is 30 days
30d
8.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
8.6/10
29 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 119 reviews
9.2/10
119 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.4 out of 10 with 343 reviews
9.4/10
343 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry
Activity duration is 1 hour and 55 minutes
1h 55m
9.2 out of 10 with 235 reviews
9.2/10
235 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego: Gaslamp District Food Tour with 6 Local Dishes
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Behind-the-Scenes at Petco Park Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
9.6 out of 10 with 251 reviews
9.6/10
251 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.2/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Gondola Cruise through the Coronado Cays
Activity duration is 50 minutes
50m
9.8 out of 10 with 113 reviews
9.8/10
113 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Tijuana: Valle de Guadalupe Private Winery Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Luxury GPS Talking Tour Car: Balboa & City centre
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Tijuana City centre Self Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bay Fishing Charter
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Sunset Sail in San Diego up to 12 guests
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Coronado: GPS-Guided Private Electric Open-Top Car Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: City centre & Gaslamp
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 75 activitiesSan Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dinner & Dancing Harbour Cruise in San Diego
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.8 out of 10 with 67 reviews
8.8/10
67 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9/10
25 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8.6/10
4 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 143 reviews
9/10
143 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Champagne Brunch Buffet
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.2/10
31 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunday Dinner on the Bay
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.6/10
31 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.6/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 75 reviews
9.6/10
75 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 26 activitiesLa Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 240 reviews
9.2/10
240 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.6/10
48 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.6 out of 10 with 84 reviews
9.6/10
84 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kayak on the San Diego Bay
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
9.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.4 out of 10 with 53 reviews
8.4/10
53 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Coronado: San Diego Bay Jetski Rental
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
8.6 out of 10 with 19 reviews
8.6/10
19 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 123 reviews
10/10
123 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego: San Diego Bay Dog-Friendly Eco Pedal Boat Rentals
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
10/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Diego: 2024 Crystal Clear Kayak Rental
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Stay near popular South San Diego attractions
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Chula Vista Bayside Park
10.0/10 (1 review)
Chula Vista Bayside Park is just one of the places to see in Chula Vista, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
