The San Diego Tour

San Diego, US
95% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (20 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore the rugged coastline of La Jolla
  • Immerse yourself in the history of Old Town San Diego
  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Gaslamp Quarter
  • Enjoy shopping and dining at quaint Seaport Village
  • Marvel at the grandeur of Coronado Island

Meeting Point

We will arrive in our brightly colored Best Coast Tours van to pick you up.

Meeting point

San Diego, CA , United States

End point

End Point

We will arrive in our brightly colored Best Coast Tours van to pick you up.

Meeting point

San Diego, CA , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Santa Fe

Meet outside the train station, we will arrive in our brightly colored Best Coast Tours van to pick you up.

2

La Jolla

La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village.

3

Old Town San Diego

Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. It contains Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Presidio Park, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

4

Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is a busy cruise-ship hub, known for seafood and souvenir shops at Seaport Village. The Headquarters, an old police command post, is now home to chic eateries and boutiques. Nearby, flight simulators, restored planes and life-at-sea exhibits are the draws at the USS Midway Museum, a former naval aircraft carrier. Waterfront Park and the 2 Embarcadero Marina parks have grassy lawns and ocean views.

5

Seaport Village

This quaint village by the sea is a perfect place to shop, eat and play, right alongside the Pacific Ocean.

6

Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There’s a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.

7

Coronado Island

Coronado is a California resort city on a peninsula in San Diego Bay. It’s known for the grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888. Across from the hotel, the wide, flat Coronado Beach draws surfers and sunbathers. Its western stretch includes the leash-free Coronado Dog Beach. The Coronado Ferry Landing has shops, restaurants and a small beach. Nearby, Centennial Park offers San Diego skyline views.

8

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

9

Little Italy

Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.

10

Santa Fe

Meet outside the train station, we will arrive in our brightly colored Best Coast Tours van to pick you up.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Try tacos at Lucha Libre Gourmet
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    Check out the tide pools in La Jolla
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    Visit the USS Midway Museum nearby
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    Explore Coronado Island's beaches
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    Grab a coffee at James Coffee Co.

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