Top San Diego Wildlife Watching

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 illuminate 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. Electric Boat max capacity is up to 4 adults and 1 small child (4-5 years old). Max total weight is 650 lb. 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! No experience is necessary to maneuver these electric boats; our crew will provide you with detailed instructions! You will stay dry all the time!

Encounter some of Earth's most magnificent creatures on a 2–3-hour whale-watching cruise in San Diego. The voyage departs right from Mission Bay, so you’ll be out into the open Pacific Ocean and looking for animals in just 10 minutes. Expert Guides and Naturalists on board help you spot whales and dolphins and learn about their lives in the deep blue sea.

Experience San Diego Bay the way it was meant to be seen, from the water on a private yacht. A dedicated captain handles the navigation so your group can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the bay, from the USS Midway to Seaport Village and harbor seal hideouts. With room for up to six passengers, it's a great value for families, special occasions, and small groups.

Take in the highlights of San Diego Bay during a sightseeing tour by amphibious vehicle. Travel on both land and water, 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.

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. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected. Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

The renowned San Diego Zoo Safari Park presents more than 3,500 animals roaming in large enclosures that replicate their natural habitat. Go on a safari adventure unlike any other outside of Africa itself, with exhibits inspired by the African Serengeti and the Asian Savanna. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the Safari Park. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected. Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit. After 3+ years of construction, Elephant Valley is now officially open! Come immerse yourself in this incredible conservation habitat and meet a multi-generational herd of eight African savanna elephants.