Top San Diego Day Trips

Experience San Diego’s scenic highlights and historic landmarks on a full-day tour of the 'America's finest city'. Listen to the legends behind San Diego's most important sites as you skirt the bay to Coronado Island, explore the Embarcadero then follow lush roads into Balboa Park’s elegant gardens and museums. Pause to find lunch in a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant, take in La Jolla’s world-class shopping district and sweeping coastline and finish your day in the heart of downtown San Diego.

Experience the real Mexican Street Food in this tour that will take you to places of the tourism path. come on down south the border with our Local Guides.

We offer an amazing wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three renowned artisan wine makers in the heart of the valley where you will enjoy tastings of delicious reds, whites and roses. Everything about this adventure will have your social media feed buzzing!! The tour kicks of with some delicious breakfast tacos. Then you will experience a tour of the wine making process and enjoy a succulent farm to table lunch at one of the finest restaurants in the Valle. Tour starts at 8:30am and back in San Diego by 7:00pm. Times are approximations, wineries and restaurant subject to change based on availability and weather conditions. Minimum of four passengers needed to run the tour

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the city while walking the main streets of Tijuana while interacting with locals at the city market, museum and Avenida Revolucion. Visit the infamous Trump's wall and enjoy some time at the beach. Try local craft beer, Tequila and Mescal. Visit the Caesars restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented and have free time for curios shopping. Also learn about the culture at the CECUT center and botanical gardens in Zona Rio. And for lunch, enjoy the real Mexican tacos with lots of guacamole and salsa! You will have a private vehicle for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four people per booking needed.

Come along for a fun-filled adventure of touring “America’s Finest City” – San Diego! From the white sand beaches of La Jolla to the oldest Spanish settlement of Old Town, the vibrancy of The Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and Coronado Island, San Diego has it all! Whether on vacation with your family or in town for the day on business, you will be sure to fall in love with this city on the sea.

Spend a few hours relaxing, sunbathing and sightseeing in the placid waters just off San Diego during this 1 or 2 hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully-narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions. Choose between 1 and 2 hour cruise options, offering you two trips to fit your schedule and interests.

Take a trip through American naval history with admission to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. This enormous ship, known as the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, a self-guided audio tour and numerous restored aircraft across its 4-acre (1.6-hectare) flight deck and sections below. It’s an essential piece of San Diego’s, and America’s, military history.

Encounter some of Earth's most magnificent creatures on a 3-hour whale-watching cruise in San Diego. The voyage departs right from Mission Bay, so you’ll be out into the open ocean and looking for animals in just 10 short minutes. Marine biologists onboard help you spot whales and dolphins and learn about their life in the deep blue sea.

Zoom around the waters of San Diego Bay on a jet boat ride that provides speed, splashes, and spins. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points out landmarks including the USS Midway, Coronado Island, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and the city skyline. Hang on as your captain takes your boat into power slides, 360-degree spins and other thrilling maneuvers—a high-octane twist on sightseeing in San Diego.

Explore America's #1 Ballpark on one of our daily guided tours. Experience the ballpark as only players and staff do. Led by a tour guide, this historical, behind-the-scenes tour allows guests to experience the ballpark while learning about the history of Petco Park and the San Diego Padres. Visit: Visitor's Clubhouse Major League Dugout Press Box Private Luxury Suite Coronado Club Gallagher Chairman's Club Home Plate Club Historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building The Breitbard Hall of Fame Padres Hall of Fame presented by Sony Special tours from 12/26-12-28: Petco Park is the new home for the SDCCU Holiday Bowl! Go behind the scenes as we turn into a football stadium for the first time in Petco Park history! Holiday Bowl Stadium Tours will be available starting Sunday, December 26th through game day on Tuesday December 28th. *All tour stops are subject to change depending upon Petco Park schedule and area availability.

Take in the highlights of San Diego Bay during a sightseeing tour by amphibious vehicle. Travel on both land and water like a ‘duck tour,’ starting on the streets of Seaport Village and rolling down Harbor Drive alongside San Diego Bay. Transition into the water after departing Seaport Village. Cruise past the SeaWorld and Vacation Isle, experiencing the best of maritime San Diego on this fun and informative tour.

Experience the thrill of driving your own speed boat during this tour of San Diego Harbor. Learn the basics of boating from your expert guide before following your guide's boat around the harbor, cruising past highlights such as the USS Midway, a US Navy submarine, Coronado Bridge, Seaport Village, the cruise ship terminal, the historic ship Star of India and San Diego Maritime Museum. Learn from your guide about these landmarks via the onboard two-way communications system and stop for photo ops on this exciting tour.

Go whale watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world’s first America’s Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins, and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean.

Meet some of the world's most exotic animals with your admission ticket to the renowned San Diego Zoo, one of California's top family-friendly attractions. More than 4,000 animals representing 800 species live in this state-of-the-art zoo, including some that are rarely seen at other zoos. Admire the animals and go in-depth during daily keeper talks and guided bus tours. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected.

Spend the day shopping for bargains and sightseeing south of the border during this day trip to Tijuana from San Diego. Check out some of the city’s top sights, including its Old Bullring, Plaza Rio, Avenue of the Heroes and Tijuana Cultural Center. Then enjoy a Mexican taco snack and bargain for some souvenirs along Revolution Avenue (Avenida Revolución). Your Tijuana trip also includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from your San Diego hotel, guide and a snack.

Add a little Mexican spice to your visit to California during this 9-hour San Diego to Baja day trip. Admire views of the vibrant blue ocean and craggy coastline as you travel south and across Mexican border. Stop first in Tijuana for a guided sightseeing tour, covering landmarks like the Tijuana bullring and the shops of Avenida Revolucion. You’ll have lunch in the seaside village of Puerto Nuevo, dining on deep-fried lobster and a margarita, before exploring the historic waterfront city of Rosarito Beach. Round-trip hotel transport is also included.

We offer the best wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three artisan wine makers in the heart of the valley where you will enjoy tastings of delicious reds, whites and roses. You will experience a tour of the wine making process and enjoy a succulent BajaMed style lunch at Finca Altozano. Tour starts at 9:00am and back in San Diego by 7:30pm. Times are approximations, wineries and restaurant subject to change based on availability and weather conditions. This is a Private tour. You will have a private van for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four passengers per booking needed. Due to covid-19 we are not running public tours, only private tours. Public tours will resume after January, 2021.

Join us for a VIP tasty adventure - It's a perfect afternoon of fun for all wine lovers! Available Wednesdays-Sundays UNTIL SELL OUT! (Pick-up time on Sat/Sun is approx. between 10:30am and 11:45am and drop off approx. 6pm. (One hour later on Weekdays.) * Voted #1 for Food and Drink on TripAdvisor, we’ve delighted tens of thousands of guests each year since 2010. With 1,000+ TripAdvisor 5-STAR reviews, you can be assured you will receive first-class VIP treatment! * You get an expert local guide guiding you on the optimal schedule so as you can taste and enjoy the most! * Our team has tasted at most of the wineries in San Diego (about 100 of them!) as well as extensively throughout Napa and Europe so you can be assured that we’ll take you to San Diego's finest wine tasting establishments. Note: *Tours are subject to availability at time of booking. *Above offerings, tour stops, tour length, and prices are subject to change. *Above pricing does not include tour guide gratuity.

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego (or you may choose to be picked up at any location south of Mission Valley) with stops at the Tijuana Cultural Center, Trump's infamous Wall in Playas de Tijuana, time at the beach and craft beer tastings in Rosarito Beach, and finally succulent Baja style lobster with margaritas and live mariachi music while enjoying an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Free time for shopping after lunch. You will have a private vehicle for your party only. No strangers. Minimum of four passengers per booking needed.

Escape the urban bustle for half a day—and discover the dramatic landscapes of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—on this private Jeep excursion. Make your own way to the departure point, hop behind the wheel of a Jeep, and set off with your guide right beside you. They’ll share pointers as you hit the trails, go off-road, explore climbs and descents, and otherwise immerse yourself in the rugged desert scenery.

Celebrate Taco Tuesday authentically, any day of the week, in Tijauna, with this small-group tour from San Diego. You'll head south of the border, where your guide will show you around town and take you to try birria, carne asada, adobada, and seafood tacos with. You’ll also make stops for craft beer along the way.

1. Leaves from San Diego 2. Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off 3. Private 4. Informative 5. Takes you to famous Los Angeles Landmarks

San Diego visitors can avoid the hassle of renting a car to explore Los Angeles with this full-day private sightseeing adventure. After San Diego hotel pickup, your guide whisks you to glitzy Los Angeles for a day of exploring. Highlights include visiting must-see landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, glamorous Rodeo Drive, and the seaside neighborhood of Venice Beach. Stop for lunch at the Los Angeles Farmer's Market—at your own expense—before a convenient ride back to your hotel.

Make the most of your limited time in San Diego on a 7-hour small group tour.  Provided transportation takes you to each location, which spares you the stress of navigating the city’s traffic on your own.  Stop to explore La Jolla, Balboa Park, Old Town, and much more. The tour also includes a free trip to Las Americas Outlet, where you enjoy unbeatable deals at 125 stores.