Tours in San Diego

Enjoy a San Diego harbor cruise on San Diego's largest and newest catamaran yacht. We provide our guests with a unique way to splash by all of the amazing San Diego harbor monuments while enjoying the smooth sailing of San Diego's largest catamaran! Let our captain and crew guide you through the calm waters of San Diego Bay while our friendly bartenders whip up our famous custom cocktails and mocktails!

Set sail on the ultimate San Diego adventure! Departing from 955 Harbor Island Drive, our thrilling voyage takes you through breathtaking waters, past iconic landmarks, and into the heart of coastal paradise. Feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, and the pure exhilaration of sailing. Explore hidden gems, soak in panoramic skyline views, and hear incredible stories from our expert guides. Whether you’re seeking excitement, relaxation, or unforgettable memories, this journey delivers it all. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the ocean—book your adventure today!

Your departure location provides for opportunities to see wildlife immediately. Many bird watchers that go with us are identifying sea birds while they wait at the top of the dock; before they even board. Before we leave the bay, there are ample opportunities to identify different Pinnipeds and sea birds. Unlike other whale watching tours, we are less than a mile from the ocean when we start; so we have chances to see whales very quickly.

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat is limited to six (6) guests allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, purchase all 6 tickets and grab five friends to have a completely private sail!). Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you watch the sun slowly drop behind the gentle contours of Point Loma with the glistening city lights behind you. Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time. Please note this activity does require a minimum of 3 guests total in order to sail. If members in your group are booking their tickets separately, please call Sail San Diego so they can ensure you're on the same boat. If they don't know ahead of time, you may be seated on separate boats!

Join us for a hilariously entertaining walking tour of Little Italy, where the focus is solely on the two culinary delights we love most: pizza and gelato! Forget about calories—this is the only tour where you're more likely to gain weight than learn anything! With over 25 years of combined restaurant and tour experience, our dedicated team of professional foodies is excited to guide you through the best pizza and gelato spots in San Diego. We believe in one simple principle: if it’s delicious, we eat it! Our laid-back, family-friendly tour lasts 2 hours and includes visits to two pizzerias and two gelato shops. You’ll sample two to four delicious varieties of each, and trust us—no one leaves hungry!

Set sail with San Diego Sailing Excursions and discover what sets us apart from the rest. Our personalized day sailing experiences on the San Diego Bay offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. With our passionate and knowledgeable crew, eco-friendly practices, and emphasis on creating memorable moments, we take your excursion to the next level. Come aboard for a truly unique and eco-conscious sailing adventure.

With thousands of wild animals including many on the endangered species list, its no wonder that San Diego Zoo is world famous. With more than 4,000 animals representing 800 species, San Diego Zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals, many of which are rarely seen at other zoos. Either spend another day at the San Diego Zoo, or receive admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, located about 35 miles (55 km) away from the zoo. At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, you will be inspired by the African Serengeti and the endless expanses of the Asian plains, the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers you an exotic safari adventure unlike any other outside of Africa itself. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

Our unique sail displays a peace sign because that is exactly what we share with our customers, peace. Peace is not always an easy thing to obtain in today's world. With all the stress life brings we are happy to provide a peaceful experience that you can take with you after your journey. Everyone in the bay can feel and see this message of peace as we sail through San Diego. Enjoy being on the water and allow yourself to connect with the sea. Sailing yacht Mojave is clean, luxurious, and very spacious. Sterling Sails is proud to be a woman owned business. Everything is included in this experience. There are complementary snacks and beverages on board, or you can bring whatever you would like. One bottle of champagne is provided for every charter. Available on board we have a speaker, a refrigerator, and a restroom. Ask the captain for anything you need. Our number one priority is making sure you are comfortable and taken care of. Sail in Peace with Sterling Sails.

This is an engaging and unique, small group tour, of San Diego's beautiful bay and coastal waterways. You'll be on a beautiful Catalina 34' Sailboat enjoying the fresh air and best that San Diego has to offer. On your adventure you'll see many types of sea life as well as learn a little about the many features of San Diego that truly make it "America's Finest City".

If you want to see almost all of the greatest sights that San Diego has to offer. The Downtown San Diego and Balboa Park tour is THE essential San Diego Tour to do. You will visit Balboa Park up close and personnel with your scooter. Stop at one of a dozen of museums and explore the fragrant flower gardens or outdoor organ pavilion. Head up to Hillcrest which has a variety of shops and restaurants and is known to have some of the best food in the country. See Downtown San Diego’s Maritime Museum or the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego will be one of the most diverse and visually appealing cities your will ever visit and the Balboa Park scooter tour is one of the best ways to take it all in.

Our Coronado E-Bike Tours are almost car-free, primarily on beautiful, separated bike paths. Coronado is just across the bay from downtown San Diego. If you want to enjoy the outdoors while exploring San Diego at a slower pace this is the way to do it! We’ll ride under the Coronado Bridge, through the island, over the Silver Strand. The Silver Strand parallels the ocean and San Diego Bay, often called the most beautiful and cyclist-friendly bike route in Southern California. We’ll pass gorgeous Victorian homes and stop at the famous (and infamous!) Hotel del Coronado, where we may have some ice cream! Coronado’s White Sand Beaches are voted the Top 10 best beaches in the US (including Hawaii and Florida)! Views of San Diego Bay & San Diego Skyline are included at no extra cost!

Enjoy the breathtaking San Diego coastline with our Classic Sail Charter, perfect for up to 6 guests. This 3-hour private sailing adventure offers the ideal blend of relaxation and exploration, with opportunities to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite food and drinks to enhance their time at sea, while our onboard amenities ensure comfort throughout your journey. - Private charter for up to 6 guests—no other parties onboard - Bring your own food and beverages to enjoy while sailing - Relax and watch for wildlife as you sail along the stunning coastline

Gain A New Appreciation of Tequila! The group will meet in Old Town San Diego at Rockin' Baja Lobster, a notoriously fun Mexican restaurant! We'll sip our first tequila while enjoying chips and a full salsa bar! Our next stop is high on the hillside, Old Town Tequila Factory, where we sample another shot of tequila AND enjoy a delicious fish taco on the rooftop patio with a beautiful scenic view that overlooks Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Harbor that gives that perfect backdrop for a selfie! As the tour continues, we learn about the Whaley House, early California, grave sites, historical markers, and other Old Town facts as we pass them by on our way to our final stop. Saving the best for last, the restaurant, bar and tequila museum El Agave. This is a top shelf tequileria and carries over 2,000 tequilas. Here, each guest is treated to YOUR OWN PERSONAL FLIGHT of tequila that is highly rated by the bar vendors while enjoying the fine dining establishment ending out the tour!

Experience an exciting adventure while sailing along the San Diego coastline. Venture off into the Pacific Ocean and catch a chance to see local marine wildlife in its natural habitat, including sea lions, pelicans, and migratory whales. If you’re looking for a day of family fun, or to celebrate with your friends look no further. Create a memory of a lifetime while sailing past Coronado Island and exploring the pure ocean and it’s natural life.

With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on the sea. 2.5 hour tour length is perfect for seeing all the beautiful sights. Catamarans really are more fun to sail with the special bow nets designed for sunbathing, and lounging around watching sea life, and water rush by. The swift and stable ocean design ensures a comfortable, and exhilarating ride without the rolling and leaning that often causes seasickness on other boats. When you are welcomed aboard, you'll feel comfortable right away because we really do like people, and with such small groups, you've escaped the crowds.

Go inside!! We Are the Only Tour Entering Locations dowtown! Check our site for sales. Warning-The citizens of the Gaslamp are wild! If you are brave, adventurous and can rock city night life this if for you. It's a fun experience, it moves fast and downtown is crazy, join if you dare. Too much for you? Consider our Haunted Bus Tour. Enter Locations The only tour where you enter locations. We have access to two locations and we are waiting another. Join us for a ghostly walking tour with dark history / true crime elements through San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District. SD's Downtown has a sorted history of gunslingers, brothels, killers, businessmen, and puppies. There are ghosts, ghouls, and according to the SD ghost hunters - the most active location in all of San Diego. Find out with us. Local Knowledge Only local Ghost Tour downtown. Our competitors are corporations not from SD, don't care about SD history/ghost. They care about your pocketbook. Go local, go with us!

Join Murder n’ Mayhem for a Historical True Crime Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. You will walk through several eras in time as you explore interesting stories of true crime. You will also learn the darker history of the Gaslamp Quarter, the area formerly known as the Stingaree. You will visit a historic hotel where a ghost is said to STILL haunt his room. Then you will travel in time to the roaring 1920’s. Next you will move forward a little over 10 years to become familiar with the 3rd victim of a San Diego Serial Killer. And last, we will share the most horrific crime to take place in downtown San Diego. * Please note due to the graphic nature of the murder cases we advise extreme caution for children under 13. This tour includes discussion of assault, rape and murder, along with gruesome details that some may find offensive. Private tours available upon request.

This tour is a Haunted Ghost Tour with a few Dark History/True Crime elements. You are going to the top Haunted Places in Old Town San Diego - Plus A Rarely Visited Park with Secrets - Bring Your Camera and Courage. San Diego's Old Town is the birthplace of California, and some say one of the most haunted places in the nation. The birth of a state is far from clean and tidy; there have been buckets of blood spilled, and stories must be told. GHOST STORIES, stories of crime, revolution, and the darkest of historical events. Come, join us and bear witness to the lives and horrors that brought this state into being. On your tour, you will go to... Heritage Park The Whaley House Grounds Old Adobe Chapel El Campo Santo Old Town's Cemetary That and more stories of being buried alive and ghosts are reaching out to the living. Your Old Town ghost tour blends the right amount of historically accurate events, humor, and the sinister. Come along, it's absolutely dreadful...

Street food in Tijuana means, fat, salsa a quick service but mainly a bunch of flavor. Imagine being a student and in your way from the school to your work you don’t have time but a food truck can save you a give you the meal you need to keep going. That kind of experience is in our tour, walk and eat. In the Mexican street food you can find snacks like fresh fruit with lime and pepper who will refresh you in a hot summer day, boiled corn with a little of butter, lime and also salsa you can keep chatting with your friends and exploring the streets. The taco it’s the king of the streets, and there's many presentations  from the simple beans taco to the taco al pastor (asada pork with spices),  put a lot of wacamole and lime and the right salsa to take it to another level. At the end we should look for a good tap room to try craft beer. If you are more like to taste something sweet maybe a margarita in a authentic mexican cantina will be the option. During the tour and tasting the street food you will build your own opinion about mexico, come with us to cross the border.

Get ready for a bar-hopping adventure like no other as we celebrate in the heart of downtown San Diego! This is your chance to experience the best nightlife the city has to offer, with a curated lineup of vibrant venues and unforgettable experiences. Gather your friends and get ready to kick off the long weekend in style. We've handpicked the hottest bars in town, each offering unique vibes, signature drinks, and a lively atmosphere that will keep the party going all night long. Sip on creative cocktails and dance to the beats of top DJs as we begin the crawl at our first stop. Experience the electric energy and indulge in the incredible drink specials that will set the tone for an epic night of celebration. The fun continues as we hop from one buzzing venue to another, each offering its own distinct flavor and charm. Discover hidden gems, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Join me on a journey through one of San Diego's most iconic places. Since this park is large, we will be touring the major sites with the wind in our hair on electric scooters. No walking required ;) The first stop will be the beautiful botanical building and lily pond where we will pause for some pictures. Next, we will briefly cruise to the entrance to the San Diego Zoo before heading to the Spanish Village Arts Center. We will then scoot to the Morton Bay Fig Tree. It's then time to ride down the iconic El Prado passing fountains & museums along the way. After a quick stop, we will head past the International cottages on our way to the air and space museum. We will wrap up at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion before heading back to where we started. Photos of your adventure are included! If you want to see Balboa park in an efficient & unique way with a local guide, then this is the tour for you! (Tips are not required but are always appreciated :)

Meet the San Diego’s newest Catamaran! Custom 40-foot Coral Island Yacht fully equipped with: Liquor licensed fully stocked bar serving your favorite boat drinks! 2 decks for optimum comfort. 2 below-deck modern bathrooms. Forward sundeck with plenty of seating and standing room. State-of-the-art entertainment and safety equipment. Our crew consists of 1 master captain, 1-2 crew members, and a bartender to serve drinks. Enjoy epic views as you cruise around the San Diego Bay. Expect to see gorgeous views of downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge! There is plenty of room on board to socialize, dance, and enjoy some custom cocktails. Feel free to bring your own food, or we also work with some great preferred vendors. We can't wait to host you on the bay!

Soak in the the California Sun with a glass of wine.. Temecula Valley also known as “Wine Country” is an hour drive from San Diego. The unique weather in Temecula is perfect for growing most grape varietals.

Book an unforgettable tour with Captain Phil and sail in style aboard Liberty, a stunning replica of a 1904 gaff-rigged Friendship sloop. Our boat features highly-finished woodwork, bronze fixtures, and gaff rigging that showcase the exceptional wood working and craftsmanship of a bygone era. With over 50 years of sailing experience, Captain Phil offers an unparalleled tour of San Diego Bay that combines breathtaking views, local history, and great photographic moments. No other sailing tour on the bay can match the beauty and personalized touch of our family-owned and operated business. Relax and enjoy unlimited refreshments, including craft beer, white wine, sodas, water, and packaged snacks, while admiring the many land marks and sights of San Diego Bay Escape the congestion of large tour groups; we only take six passengers at a time. Looking for a private tour? Simply book all six seats.