Top San Diego Day Trips & Excursions

Baja California Coastal Day Trip from San Diego

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• 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.
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Baja Mexico Winery and Vineyard Tour

• Visit the Mexican wine country of Valle de Guadalupe on this 10-hour tour from San Diego. Located north of Ensenada on the Baja Peninsula, the wine region is gaining acclaim and popularity from those in the know. This tour takes you across the border so you can visit three wineries, taste the wines, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking here, stop for a food tasting, and enjoy a hacienda-style lunch overlooking the valley. A guide accompanies you throughout the tour.
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Private San Diego City and La Jolla Coast Tour

• See the sights of San Diego in a convenient way on this private 4-hour tour with a guide who shares information about the city. Traveling by private vehicle, you'll see Balboa Park, Old Town, Petco Park, and downtown, including Little Italy, the Embarcadero, and East Village. Stop for photo ops at select places, and visit La Jolla, the idyllic coastal suburb north of the city known for its sea caves. Please specify your preferred departure time when booking.
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Tijuana City and Shopping Trip from San Diego

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• Spend the day shopping for bargains and sightseeing south of the border during this 5-hour 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.
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Full Day Tour of San Diego, La Jolla & Coronado Island

• Explore San Diego on a day tour that starts and ends in the coastal town of Oceanside, which you can reach by early morning train from Los Angeles or drive yourself the 80 miles (130 km) south of LA. The tour begins by cruising down Highway 101 to San Diego, where you'll see attractions such as Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Bay Bridge, the Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, and the upscale town of La Jolla.
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Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

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• Explore Tijuana, Mexico, without getting lost on this day trip from San Diego, a great choice for first-time visitors. Visit cultural attractions, sample authentic Mexican street food at a sidewalk taco stand, and do some shopping and sightseeing. Opt to walk or take public transportation and experience the city like a local. Your guide can suggest stops and adapt the itinerary to fit the needs of the group.
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Pre Rose Parade Tour from San Diego

• The Rose Parade is famous for its flower-covered floats that wind through the streets of downtown Pasadena on New Year’s Day. With this tour, get a behind the scenes look at the final stages of preparation for the parade as you tour the rose palaces and visit the construction barn to see the hard work that goes into decorating the floats. Your tour includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from San Diego.
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San Diego Shore Excursion: City and La Jolla Coast Tour

• When you're in port in San Diego, see the sights of the city in a convenient way with this 4-hour shore excursion. Traveling by coach, you'll see Balboa Park, Old Town, the Embarcadero, Petco Park, and more. Stop for photo ops at select places, and visit La Jolla, the idyllic coastal suburb north of the city known for its sea caves.
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Introduction to Mexico, Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

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• Tijuana Mexico is a short trip across the border from San Diego. The Mexican border town had at one point achieved notoriety as a town of ill-repute, but this reputation is only a small part of the history of this colorful, interesting city. Dip your toe into the fun and hospitality of this town with locals who are eager to share the true story of Tijuana with you.
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Ensenada Coastal Tour from San Diego

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• Add some south-of-the-border fun to your San Diego visit with this 10-hour day trip to Mexico’s Ensenada coast. Drive along the cliff-lined coast of the Baja Peninsula, admiring the vibrant-blue Pacific and rolling hills. You’ll soon reach Ensenada, the area’s third-largest city, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of landmarks like the Civic Plaza, Riviera del Pacifico resort area and Bodegas de San Tomas winery. After an included Mexican lunch, enjoy free time to wander this charming city on your own. A guide and round-trip hotel transport are also included.
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Mountain and Desert Tour from San Diego

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• Get out of the city for a day in the mountains and desert on this tour from San Diego. Traveling with a guide, you'll visit attractions such as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Fonts Point (nicknamed California's Grand Canyon), the gold-mining town of Julian, and the town of Borrego Springs. Enjoy the chance to take in the arid scenery and see native animals and vegetation of Southern California.
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Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour from San Diego

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• Explore the connection between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico on an afternoon craft beer tour. Your guide eliminates the stress of navigating through each city on your own: Head straight to popular watering holes and hidden gems for complimentary beer tastings. A small group size ensures a tailored experience and the full attention of your guide.
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Tijuana Food Tasting: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego

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• Taste your way around Tijuana on a day tour from San Diego—ideal for first-time visitors and foodies. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the city to local-approved eateries. Sample street food and craft beer against the backdrop of Tijuana's bustling downtown, and get the inside scoop on the city’s food scene. Since this is a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.
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Day Trip by Rail: Los Angeles to San Diego

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• Escape the traffic of L.A. for this full-day train and sightseeing trip to San Diego from Los Angeles. Enjoy beautiful coastal scenery during the comfortable train ride down south. Before you know it you’ll be in San Diego, climbing aboard a hop-on hop-off city bus tour, to enjoy a range of fun, family-friendly, activities. Whether you want to visit zoo, see a museum, discover Old Town, enjoy a boat ride or tour a high-end craft brewery, San Diego has plenty to offer. A 2-course lunch, train tickets and hop-on hop-off bus tour are covered.
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Private Mountain and Desert Tour from San Diego

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• Venture into the wild desert and mountain landscapes of rural Southern California that lie waiting to be explored just east of San Diego. On this private, full-day tour, leave the city and beaches behind as you hike into Slot Canyon, wind through the trails of Cleveland National Forest and Anza Borrego State Park, and look out over the badlands from Font's Point lookout. Get a taste of rural culture, too, with stops for lunch and shopping in the historic mining town of Julian and a refreshing drink at the Ram's Hill Gold Course.
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San Diego to Los Angeles Day Trip by Rail

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• Escape San Diego for the day as you live it up in Los Angeles on this full-day trip to the City of Angels by train. Trade the traffic for gorgeous coastal views as you sit back and relax on a train ride to L.A. Once you arrive, you’ll explore the city aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus, choosing among a range of museums, boat rides, market visits and more. Cap off your perfect day with an included 2-course meal at the Hard Rock Café with VIP priority seating.
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Full Day Coastal Experience

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• Take advantage of San Diego's idyllic location on the Pacific with a coastal tour that introduces you to the city's beach lifestyle. Travel round-trip from San Diego up to Encinitas, stopping at viewpoints, restaurants, bars, and beaches. You may bring your own beer or other drinks on the bus, which is equipped with a cooler on board.
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Private Customizable Day Tour of San Diego

• See San Diego, your way. This private tour is completely flexible depending on your interests and preferences. If you want to see the best surf spots and taco stands in a convertible, you got it. Art galleries, Spanish colonial history and boutique shopping in a sedan, that’s fine. Or maybe you don’t want to make any decisions at all, just see the sights in an SUV…they have that too.
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San Diego Private Beach Tour

• Sunny San Diego is known for great beaches, and this tour will take you to the best of them. Spend the day in lovely La Jolla, with gorgeous coastal landscapes, lots of marine wildlife, and coves that are waiting to be explored. Enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Soledad from a lookout point, make a stop at the Torrey Pines golf course, then the Glide Port for a view of the surfing at Black Beach.
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Crawling Craft Brew Tijuana: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego

• Delve into the craft beer scene in Tijuana on a full-day tour from San Diego. Inspired by renowned breweries in southern California, brewers in Tijuana have created great beers that you can discover. Your guide provides an introduction to Mexico’s craft beer scene and its development in Tijuana. Your tour includes lunch, tacos, beer samples, and round-trip transportation from San Ysidro.
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Private Customizable Night Tour of San Diego

• Explore San Diego after dark on this personalized night tour and experience the city’s vibrant nightlife scene with a local guide. Visit nightspots that are difficult to find on your own, and customize your itinerary according to personal preference, choosing from locations such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Ocean Beach, or Carlsbad. Your tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel or residence in San Diego.
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Hike Torrey Pines Natural Reserve

• Ride with us on a scenic half day adventure of La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego. Our day begins with pick-up at Liberty Public Market, near Downtown. From there, we make our way through Mission and Pacific Beach en route to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve where you'll see some of the most beautiful views on the Pacific Coast. Take a moderate yet rewarding hike down one of the many scenic trails to Torrey Pines State Beach. Next, we'll head over to a local park with amazing views of the whole city. Down the street from here, we finish our day at Oscar's Mexican Seafood for some of the best surf and turf tacos in around!
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Local Salt Water Sport Fishing on 50 foot yacht

• We supply all the fishing gear, live bait, fish cleaning and all the necessary tools to get your fish on board. All you need to bring is your valid fishing license and your lunch.  USCG Certified Captain. Commercially insured, F&G, SD Port Sticker, out of H and M Landing. We are a legal six pack. Includes a light lunch and snacks, soda, water, rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Fishing License $15
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