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    Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

    4.4 (254)

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    San Diego, CA

    Our Sunset Cruise departs from Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego, CA. Our friendly and experienced crew provides you with sightings of beautiful whales & dolphins, and an educational experience where you can learn about these animals that visit the ocean near San Diego harbor. This is topped off with our beautiful San Diego sunset. Typically our trips are 2.5-3 hours in length, but time can vary based on seasons and locations of sightings.

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    All ages

    $71

    San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour

    4.5 (2)

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    San Diego, CA

    Experience the city's rich maritime heritage with our San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour, including a visit to the historic USS Midway Museum. Discover San Diego's naval legacy, starting from its origins in 1759 with the Presidio Military Fort in Old Town. Learn how the city's strategic port evolved, from the arrival of the Great White Fleet in 1908 to the establishment of naval bases on Coronado Island. Along the way, enjoy sights like the Coronado Bridge, the USS San Diego Memorial, the iconic Victory Kiss sculpture, the “National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military” statues, and more. Conclude your tour aboard the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, and relive its storied past from WWII through the Cold War. It's the perfect way to wrap up your unforgettable journey through San Diego's waterfront and military history!

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    All ages

    $39

    Tall Ship Adventure aboard the Schooner Californian with General Admission

    4.2 (5)

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    San Diego, CA

    Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title. Since her launching in San Diego the Californian has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has become one of the most well known tall ships in America. Sailing the Californian and experiencing a tall ship adventure with the Maritime Museum sail crew on San Diego Bay is a Top Thing To Do when in San Diego!

    In-person

    1+ years

    $119

    Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

    4.6 (9)

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    San Diego, CA

    Book a tour of Old Town San Diego with our local company for an authentic and memorable experience. Learn about the rich culture and heritage, get exclusive access to Heritage Park, and hear true historical stories. Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and costumed with a sense of humor. Support local business and make the most of your money by choosing us for an unforgettable tour experience. Don't be fooled by our out-of-town, big budget competitors - we've caught them making up stories many times, seriously. Our hosts are passionate and costumed individuals who love this city and want you to have an unforgettable tour experience. Real history, done theatrically with a sense of humor. When you choose us, you're also supporting a local business and feeling great knowing your money is being put to good use. Join us today for an unforgettable tour experience and make the most of your money and time!

    In-person

    1+ years

    $35

    San Diego Harbor Cruise

    4.5 (2588)

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    San Diego, CA

    Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour will take you to all the places you want to see with time to spare! Enjoy live commentary that will give you a background, history and highlights of this awesome bay. You'll see some of the largest watercraft in the world up close.

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    All ages

    $35

    San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

    3.3 (4)

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    San Diego, CA

    A unique downloadable audio walking tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter from carriage works to haunted hotels, and the favored haunts of such characters as lawman Wyatt Earp and Ah Quin, the unofficial but beloved mayor of Chinatown. Our tour is available anytime you want to take an enlightening walk in San Diego. Simply download the Welcome Walks app to your smart phone, enter your code an you are ready to go.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $14

    Afternoon Sail On A Charming Vintage Yacht Beer &. Wine Included

    5.0 (67)

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    San Diego, CA

    Book an unforgettable tour with Captain Phil and sail in style aboard Liberty, a stunning replica of a 1904 gaff-rigged Friendship sloop. Her best features include 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. Relax and enjoy unlimited refreshments, including craft beer, white wine, sodas, water, and packaged snacks. No other sailing tour on the bay can match the beauty and personalized touch of our family-owned and operated business. During the cruise, you’ll be able to relax and admire the main landmarks of San Diego harbor such as the Aircraft Carrier Midway, Sea Port Village, Coronado Bridge, the Naval base, Point Loma and the Star of India Clipper Ship. Looking for a private tour? Simply book all six seats.

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    All ages

    $115

    San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

    4.6 (11)

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    San Diego, CA

    Experience the darker side of San Diego on this Murder n' Mayhem walking tour of the downtown waterfront with tales of ghostly history and haunted ships. During this 1 hour walking tour, you will visit several of the Embarcadero’s most popular haunted locations while learning of spooky spirits, disease, death and espionage. With many infamous ghosts & ships there are several notable occurrences of haunting at the downtown San Diego Embarcadero along the waterfront. You will hear the thrilling stories of the spirits and have an opportunity to ghost hunt outdoors with detection tools in several areas along the way. Tools are provided at no charge. * Tour Rating: PG13. Please note due to the type of information shared we advise children to be at least 13 years of age. This experience includes discussion of death that some may find offensive. Children under the age 13 are allowed to attend with parental supervision. Private tours available upon request.

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    13+ years

    $19

    Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

    4.8 (98)

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    San Diego, CA

    The Tijuana city it’s waiting crossing the border from San Diego, since 1889 has been growing and in the different neighborhoods of the city you can find different kind of tacos. The taco can be adapted to the occasion and the hour of the day. Early in the morning the mexican breakfast  it’s the birria taco, the crispy tortilla and all the toppings ad layers of flavor. At the lunch time go easy and pick a classic, asada tacos with guacamole and a few drops of lime. The taco also lives into the restaurants some good ones will make something really new but familiar. This day trip also includes a craft beer tasting, in Baja California we have the best ones of Mexico. To finish in the night the diner should be a adobada taco previous to start a party in a mexican cantina. Come join us to eat mexican food  Maybe start a new weak it’s too hard, nobody want to go back to the job when you have been resting a few days, but the Taco Tuesday it's a light of hope, in Border Tour we believe the mexican food and especially a good taco can make a boring day into something extraordinary simply the best part of a trip.

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    All ages

    $83

    San Salvador Spanish Galleon Adventure Day Sail with General Admission

    4.5 (2)

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    San Diego, CA

    Your 4-hour San Salvador Adventure Day Sail is your opportunity to step back into time as you step on board this 16th century Spanish galleon. The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard galleons of the 16th century and now you can!

    In-person

    1+ years

    $119

    Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

    4.4 (89)

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    San Diego, CA

    When you purchase your tickets directly from Ghost City you're in for a stress free, easy, and enjoyable experience. The Ghosts of San Diego will make the evening perfect and spooky for the whole family!

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    All ages

    $24

    Haunted Whaley House Admission

    4.1 (11)

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    San Diego, CA

    Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you about early California history as well as the family who resided in this unique home. Spend the day exploring the family home of Thomas Whaley as you’re transported back to life in the 1800s.

    In-person

    4+ years

    $14

    Champagne Brunch Buffet

    4.5 (320)

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    San Diego, CA

    Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from a luxury yacht, and round out your morning bliss with bottomless mimosas and our brunch menu service includes breakfast favorites, vegetarian options, and so much more. Indoor seating. Listen to our live entertainment as the attentive crew constantly top off your glass. Shouldn’t weekends always be like this?

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    All ages

    $125

    Behind-the-Scenes at Petco Park Tour

    4.7 (327)

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    San Diego, CA

    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 Motorola *All tour stops are subject to change depending upon Petco Park schedule and area availability. ** Receive 10% off in the Padres Team Store on day of tour. Valid day of tour only.

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    All ages

    $43

    Ensenada Baja Mexico Sightseeing Tour from San Diego

    5.0 (2)

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    San Diego, CA

    ENSENADA MEXICO PACIFIC OCEAN COASTAL TOUR Our Ensenada Mexico Coastal Tour will lead you further south into Mexico through a scenic toll road where you will see how coastal cliffs and soft hillsides tumble one-to-one to blend into the blue ocean. This tour will provide you a more genuine Mexican experience ! In that city, all is very different than the areas around the border. The variety of landscape and the unique architecture will delight your sights.

    In-person

    All ages

    $239

    Pier Fishing Tour - San Diego

    4.0 (4)

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    San Diego, CA

    Let a professional show you expert techniques and tactics for catching fish! The whole family can enjoy this fishing trip. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and excited to share San Diego’s secrets with you. With plenty of fish to catch and incredible views, you're bound to have a blast on one of our 2 hour fishing tours!

    In-person

    2+ years

    $75

    Cross Border Vegan Food Tasting from San Diego

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    San Diego, CA

    When you are in Mexico it’s easy to find vegan food if you are with the correct guide, the Mexican cuisine has dishes with lots of vegetables and mushrooms and the meat it’s easy to replace. The flavors are always amazing thanks to a good salsa. Crossing the border from San Diego to Tijuana a local guide will take you to 3 different places to eat. A craft beer tasting it’s also part of the tour.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $120

    Coastal E-Bike Tour of La Jolla and Pacific Beach

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    San Diego, CA

    Take in the sunshine, sand and surf from your saddle as you cruise along the Pacific with one of your local expert guides. See why La Jolla truly is the "Jewel" of the sea and experience our local marine life including protected reefs, California Sea Lions and Harbor Seals. Check out the "Locals" surf spots, hidden beaches and other historical sites along this 2 hour unforgettable ride.

    In-person

    16+ years

    $89

    San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Tour

    4.7 (121)

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    San Diego, CA

    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!

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    All ages

    $42

    Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay

    5.0 (2)

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    San Diego, CA

    We are happy to introduce you to the 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric boats, a romantic night date idea in San Diego Bay! The boat illuminates 360 degrees outside, and it is a lot of fun riding it after dark. To complete your experience, a stereo system will make your boat rock'n'roll. Our crew will guide everyone through San Diego Bay to ensure you feel safe and know where to go. On an average night, we have 3 Glow Electric boats and one boat with our safety crew. The ride will start at America's Cup Harbor, and after 10 minutes, you will find yourself in San Diego Bay with a beautiful Night view of Downtown. Listen to music, chat with your partner, and enjoy fantastic scenery! Electric boats can accommodate up to 4 adults. No experience is necessary to maneuver these electric boats; our crew will provide you with detailed instructions! You will stay dry all the time!

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    All ages

    $70

    Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

    4.7 (150)

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    San Diego, CA

    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.

    In-person

    All ages

    $129

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