Top San Diego Day Trips

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

4.7

(2,657)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $57

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

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $93

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Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $83

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San Diego Harbor Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $37

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Spend 45 minutes at the historic Hotel Del Coronado.

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San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $100

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Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $246

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.

Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego

3.5

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4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $12

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

from $56

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All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $125

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

4.9

(2,237)

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $41

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

(37)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $459

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

4.7

(627)

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $73

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.

Private Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle

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7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $190

Price varies by group size

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

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $259

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.

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $8

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

4.1

(14)

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $15

Pickups available on Mexico side of the San Ysidro border, Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, La Mision, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe. Your Private Valle de Guadalupe tour includes 10 hours of useable service with us. We can also create an itinerary and make all necessary reservations for your group if you require for an additional fee. You will visit unique and beautiful wineries along with lunch at one of the top restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe. Consumption of food and drink will be paid by you and is NOT INCLUDED. We are THE ORIGINAL COMPANY to specialize in tours to Valle de Guadalupe. Do not be fooled by imitators. There is a reason we rank so high and have so many outstanding reviews. Come experience Valle de Guadalupe in the best hands possible.

Valle de Guadalupe Private Driver and Vehicle 10 hours

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8 to 10 hours

from $675

Sip, Savor, and Explore Temecula Wine Country Your tiered pricing makes this private tour even better—the larger your group, the lower the per-person rate. Perfect for couples, friends, or private groups of up to 14 guests. Departing from La Jolla, this full-day wine tour offers a scenic, stress-free getaway to the vineyards of Temecula Valley. Begin with free time in Old Town Temecula for coffee, boutique shopping, or the Saturday farmers market. Next, visit Somerset Vineyard & Winery for tastings and a guided production tour, then head to Oak Mountain Winery for tastings, optional charcuterie boards, and a tour of their underground wine cave. Lunch follows at Cougar Winery (Mon–Fri) or Bel Vino Winery (Sat). Meals and tastings not included. End the day with a final tasting at Callaway Winery, known for sweeping views. Book your La Jolla wine tour today and enjoy Temecula’s best with none of the hassle.

Private Temecula Wine Tour from La Jolla

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $312

Price varies by group size

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $126

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.

When visiting San Diego, take a trip south of the border to Baja California on a private tour that makes it easy to experience the culture and flavor of Mexico. Border crossing on your own can be tricky, and there is no direct public transit connection, but your private driver and guide will get you there easily and safely. Enjoy a coastal lobster lunch with margaritas or craft beer tastings, accompanied by live, authentic Mariachi music.

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San Diego Scenic Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $89

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

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5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $189

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Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $53

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to Temecula. North County wineries are very good and produce some lovely wines. The tour itself will be approximately 3 hours the other 2 hours will be the drive time from downtown to Escondido and back to downtown and also the drive time between wineries. You will see some very picturesque scenery of the Mountains in North County and all the beautiful wineries along the way. It’s a very enjoyable tour.

San Diego County Wine Tour (Private)

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $240

Price varies by group size

Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $995

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

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Adam_V, Apr 2026

Tacos and culture!

You get the best of both worlds with this tour...tacos and guided history. Our guide Tadeo did a great job taking us to his favorite and best taco stands around Tijuana and was very knowledgeable about the city, it's landmarks, history and culture. We ate at 3-4 taco stands (all of which were very good), did a tequila tasting, had a beer at Dandy Del Sur bar and took a ride over to the beach where the border goes out into the sea. It was a great day, and I highly recommend this tour.

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

Timothy_V, Apr 2026

Fantastic!

Excellent tour guides, especially for the command tower. Also, the “Yellow Hats” (veterans) were great to talk to, with many having served on the USS Midway. Excellent self guided tour as well, and I was amazed by the Battle of Midway. Lots of walking and stairs.

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

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Desiree_G, Apr 2026

Great intro to Tijuana

This was the perfect introduction to Tijuana. Our guide Marisol was wonderful. We were escorted through border and then took a bus/van into the city where we did a walking tour, lunch at a great taco place, walked through open air markets, and to a tequila tasting and candy store to tastes candied orange peel and pineapple. Marisol was very knowledgeable and easy to hangout with. We felt safe and were taken to mom and pop stores that were very helpful in finding god souvenirs. I would recommend this tour for anyone checking out Tijuana for the first time.

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 Scenic Tour

Yevgeniya_B, Apr 2026

Great tour!!! Jim (from...

Great tour!!! Jim (from Scranton 😁) was our guide and he absolutely blew us away with his knowledge and different fun facts!!! We visited many different spots throughout San Diego such as La Jolla, Coronado Island, Balboa Park, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Old Town, etc. Would definitely recommend!

San Diego Seal Tour

Antonio_C, Feb 2026

Informative , fun, cold,...

Informative , fun, cold, and smooth ride. The staff was friendly , courteous and funny to be with. We had Reef and Jewels for our tour, amazing pair! Would go again and with a camera this time. Next time I’ll bring a heavier hoodie, we took the 11:30 tour and the weather was pleasant. Jewels helped with pictures and provided excellent customer service along with Reef and their driving made it a wonderful first time experience. Greatly appreciate them.

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!!