Top San Diego Day Trips

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

(2,697)

from USD 57

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(71)

from USD 246

San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

Spend 45 minutes at the historic Hotel Del Coronado.

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(211)

from USD 100

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.

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

San Diego Seal Tour

Connect your smartphone to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive the iconic PCH! Follow the route along the Pacific Coast Highway and discover one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Los Angeles & San Diego. The tour is the same in either direction. Learn about cities and towns nestled along the coast including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Long Beach, Dana Point & more! We’ll point out must-see sights like the Sunset Beach and Torrey Pines. Hear about Louis Zamperini and the RMS Queen Mary. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

(1,288)

from USD 56

Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego

Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

3.3

(7)

from USD 12

Take a trip through American naval history when you go for a self-led tour of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, with the benefit of prebooked admission tickets. This enormous ship, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, an audio tour, and numerous restored aircraft across its 4 acres (1.6 hectares). It’s an essential piece of the country's military history.

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,257)

from USD 41

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.

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(547)

from USD 93

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(121)

from USD 83

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile route takes you along some of the best backroads in Southern California, with GPS-triggered audio guiding you to overlooks, historic sites, and hidden stops along the way. Climb to the summit of Palomar Mountain to visit the famous Palomar Observatory, then descend into the desert landscapes of Anza-Borrego. Along the way, you’ll spot Borrego Springs’ iconic metal sculptures, sweeping valley views, and roadside viewpoints worth stopping for. The route finishes in the historic town of Julian—perfect for a slice of its famous apple pie. This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule. Allow a full day to take in viewpoints, small towns, and optional short hikes like Borrego Palm Canyon. Bring water, snacks, and sun protection if you plan to stop and explore.

Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(15)

from USD 15

San Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(95)

from USD 259

If you’re looking for a personalized way to discover San Diego’s best bits, then this is it. Set off with a private guide on an adventure around the city—with private transportation included to speed up your adventures and cover more landmarks. Along the way, visit interesting locations—such as the Hotel Del Coronado, Balboa Park, and Cabrillo National Monument—with insights from your guide throughout.

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(38)

from USD 479

Come & spend the day with us in Julian, a delightful blend of history, natural beauty and small town charm. Amazing journey through the beautiful landscapes of SoCal The tour will depart from San Diego, the first stop is at the Eagle Mine, with a guided tour of the underground tunnels & learn about the challenges faced by the early miners during the California Gold Rush. Gain a deeper understanding of Julian's mining heritage. After the guided tour, take a stroll on Main Street, exploring the charming shops and boutiques that line the historic downtown area. Browse through antique stores, art galleries and speciality shops that offer unique gifts, locally made crafts. You will also have time for a delightful lunch at one of the Julian's charming eateries. Variety of options, ranging from homemade sandwich to soups, to savoury burgers... One the way back to San Diego, we will make one quick stop, to offer a complementary slice of the famous Julian Apple Pie to everyone!

Julian Tour from San Diego, visit of the Gold Mine + Julian Pie!

Julian Tour from San Diego, visit of the Gold Mine + Julian Pie!

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from USD 179

Wine Tour Private San Diego County

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 595

In just four hours, experience the scenic highlights of San Diego and its neighboring areas. Watch sea lions and pelicans on the beaches of La Jolla and capture fantastic views from the top of Mt Soledad. Soak up the Old World elegance of the mansions and Hotel Del on Coronado Island, and find peace in the urban oasis of Balboa Park. Wind through downtown and Old Town San Diego, learning about the city’s history along the way. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just 14 people.

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

San Diego Scenic Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(591)

from USD 92

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17 museums, and the famous San Diego Zoo fill 1,200 acres in the heart of the city. Wander the historic Gaslamp Quarter where Victorian buildings house restaurants and rooftop bars. Explore the USS Midway aircraft carrier and the Embarcadero waterfront celebrating San Diego’s naval heritage. Discover La Jolla’s sea cliffs and sea lions, Pacific Beach’s surf culture, and Coronado’s iconic Hotel del Coronado. Visit Old Town where adobe buildings preserve the Spanish and Mexican heritage of California’s birthplace. Marvel at the Cabrillo National Monument with views stretching to Mexico. Sample fish tacos at the source, craft beer from over 150 local breweries, and the Baja-influenced cuisine that defines this border city where beach culture, military pride, and Mexican flavors create America’s most livable city.

(630)

from USD 73

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 8

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(1,273)

from USD 126

San Diego Tour, Top Gun Bar, Miramar, Charlies House & More

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(2)

from USD 495

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other tour can include so much fun sightseeing and at so leisurely a pace. In five hours, you will see the best of America’s Finest City! Our tour begins daily at your desired pick-up location and from there we transport you throughout the loveliest and most renowned parts of our city.

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

(4)

from USD 349

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience a luxury private wine tour in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premier wine region, with a fully customized itinerary featuring three to four amazing wineries, stunning vineyard views, and authentic Baja charm. Guests travel in style by BMW X3 (up to 4 people), XL SUV (5-8 people), or passenger van (up to 12 people) while enjoying curated tastings, boutique wineries, and the option to visit just wineries or pair their day with a Michelin-recognized lunch at Deckman’s en el Mogor, Finca Altozano, or Envero en el Valle. Perfect for romantic getaways, group celebrations, and serious food and wine lovers, this owner-curated Valle de Guadalupe wine tour delivers a personalized, seamless, and unforgettable Baja wine country experience.

(291)

from USD 53

Private Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(14)

from USD 190

Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

Fantastic Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to stunning Joshua Tree National Park First stop will be at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor center and after that we will drive into the park to Skull rock, we will see Jumbo Rocks, stunning views from Keys View and time for a short hike if you would like at Hidden Valley Trail. The rock formations at Joshua Tree are incredible and you will see thousands of Joshua Trees. On the way back we will have time to stop at the visitor center again and you can pick up something to eat for the drive back to San Diego.

Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

(7)

from USD 1,050

Travel like a local through Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's celebrated wine country. Start off with some tasty local tacos in Rosarito before we travel down the Baja coast in a private van with cold beers and water at the ready. Sample delicious reds, whites, and rosé wines at three renowned boutique vineyards, as well as farm-to-table dishes at a premier Valle restaurant. Note: At least eight passengers are needed to run the tour.

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

(119)

from USD 259

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Sang_K, May 2026

Amazing Tjuana tour that you cannot miss!!

🚨BOOK THIS TOUR WITHOUT HESITATION 🚨 I went to Tijuana and had an amazing opportunity to be taken on a tour by friendly Mexican tour guide called Tadeo. He took me around the market, the cathedral, a hidden Mexican restaurant tucked downstairs beneath a plaza, tequila tasting spots, and even to the top of a parking structure for one of the best views of the city. The whole experience felt less like a tour and more like a good friend showing me all the secret places only he knows. I really appreciated his effort, genuine dedication, and passion for what he does. The experience exceeded all my expectations, and I was honestly amazed. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to experience the real side of Tijuana.

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Sharlene_C, May 2026

Tequila Tasters

You cross the border and meet the guide after you are in Mexico. Once there you take a bus downtown. This tasting did 2 tequila tasting and I believe the other only does one. We got to go to an actual tequila store, and Tabitha introduced us to the scorpion challenge. We also got to go to three different places for tacos which the other tour I believe only goes one place. Which all the tacos were delicious! Overall this was an amazing experience and our tour guide Tabitha was everything we could have asked for. It was our first time in Mexico and we felt so welcome and had such a blast! Before the tour was over she also showed me to a good tattoo shop and gave us tips about places and things to do. Thanks to Tabitha we will definitely be planning future trips to Tijuana.

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

Jenna_W, May 2026

We had such a great day...

We had such a great day with Paul Anthony! One of our group members wasn't feeling well, and they were so responsive and flexible to help acomodate us. The wine flights were delicious and we learned a lot - both wineries we visited were so beautiful. Highly recommend!

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Tanna_A, Apr 2026

Helpful tips

Heres your tips you need: bring sunscreen and use it! Wear comfy shoes and clothes. No need for a huge backpack but a small bag that you can carry that zips to keep your things in like your sunscreen and your documents. Don’t forget your documents to get across the border! You can use US dollar so no need to exchange money. When you do get a chance to go shopping, you can barter a little bit, but remember the price always goes down a lot if you walk away. Park in the parking lot behind the jack in the box and it’s cash only to park! Don’t use your card for shopping just bring cash and a lot of one dollar bills. Tip for your lunch and tip for your tour guide. I felt perfectly safe as a single woman doing the tour. If you are standing in front of the McDonald’s front doors for the tour to start, you are in the right spot. Have no other plans that day and be patient because you never know how long the border crossing will take. Andres and Tadeo are super great guides!! Just listen to them and you’ll be fine

San Diego Scenic Tour

Pier_M, Apr 2026

A Little Bit of a Lot of San Diego

Great overview of San Diego made totally amazing by our tour guide, Jim. Not only was he welcoming, friendly, funny, but he’s a very intelligent, well-traveled and knowledgeable historian and storyteller about San Diego, from its inception to today. Though Old Town and Balboa Park felt a little rushed, you see enough that if you have the time to go back you can. Great tour! Thank you so much, Jim!

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

Lucy_J, Apr 2026

Guadalupe wine tour

It was a fabulous experience. There were only two of us so we were taken in a private car with our driver and our fabulous guide Oscar. We went to three wineries, but we started our day having fish tacos since we knew we were going to be drinking wine. Each winery was different and a small winery not a commercial winery which we really enjoyed. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to take a tour of the wine valley in Mexico.

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

Emily_H, Apr 2026

Mom & Daughter day in Tijuana

A lot of people told me it was a very bad idea to go into Tijuana, especially with my teenage daughter. I am glad I didn’t listen to them because we had a great day with no problems. I am however very glad we did a tour, we would have been lost on our own, and definitely stood out as tourists. We had two guides for this trip. Tabitha met us on the US side, she called to confirm our reservations & took us across the pedestrian crossing. In Mexico, Tadeo met us, got a cab (van) to take us all to the city center and showed us all the sites: buildings, museum, cathedral, markets, etc. He was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information. We also had lunch (YUM) and a tequila tasting (I didn’t do that but others in our group enjoyed it). We had time at the end for souvenir shopping before Tadeo took us back to the line to cross into the US. Tijuana is like any big city, you should be aware of your surroundings and stay in certain areas, but it is a colorful fun place, and not the dangerous chaos the news might portray. I would definitely recommend going on a tour, and if you are lucky enough to get Tadeo as a guide I promise you’ll have a great experience!

San Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula

Rachel_D, Nov 2025

Fantastic Mom & Daughter Day Spent at 3 Great Wineries

Took the winery tour with my Sister-in-Law and both our Moms, and we had an absolute blast. We were picked up on time, in a nice vehicle, and Dave was entertaining and friendly from the start. Old Towne Temecula was charming to walk through, and this was followed by 3 fantastic wineries - all very different from one another. We had a delicious plated lunch at the first winery, a smaller place with beautiful views. This was followed by a larger, more popular winery that was fun for walking around and taking pictures. Our last stop offered an amazing view of the sunset. We were treated very well by the staff at all 3 wineries, and Dave was a great tour guide all day long. If you are looking to mix things up during your San Diego stay to see something different, I highly recommend this tour. It was fun, laid back, and safe and effortless thanks to having transportation to and from San Diego.

The San Diego Highlights Tour

Martha_C, Oct 2025

Priceless memory making tour of San Diego

The overview of San Diego was one of our best-ever VIATOR tours Julia is an excellent guide. She is friendly, helpful, and obviously loves the city. She has an in-depth knowledge of its history, as well as the old and the new parts of San Diego. She had fun behind the scene stories to share. We shopped, ate great food and saw absolutely beautiful spots in and around the city. Our seven hour tour was priceless. We will recommend this tour to friends who plan to visit San Diego.

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

Debra_E, Sept 2025

Fantastic tour!!

What an amazing tour! We got to hit all the great spots in San Diego in one day with a very knowledgeable tour guide! He was super accommodating had water and snacks and made the trip fun for us! A lot of the locations are super difficult to park at but we didn’t have an issue because he would just drop us off and then we would text to be picked up! Pictures that were taken of us were excellent and in just the right spots! Worth every penny for this private tour because you can tailor it to your specific needs and wants!!