Top San Diego Car Tours in 2026

Private brewery tour for 2-4 people. Safe & Convenient: We’re your designated driver. For this private tour you can pick the start time and pickup location. This very small group tour is perfect for tourists, beer lovers, locals, or anyone looking for a fun and unique way to explore San Diego’s craft beer culture. We can choose the breweries according to your preferred beer styles, or you can let us know your 'must visit' breweries, and we will include them in the tour. We will visit 3-5 breweries and the tour will last about 4 hours.

Explore San Diego’s coastline in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive, combining directions with local stories, history, and recommendations. Start at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and follow the coast through La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Ocean Beach to Cabrillo National Monument. Stop whenever you like for beaches, photos, scenic viewpoints, food, or a break. Along the way, see highlights including the Torrey Pines Gliderport, La Jolla Cove, Mount Soledad, and Sunset Cliffs while hearing local stories, history, and recommendations. This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule, whether you want to stop frequently or enjoy the drive straight through. For the best experience, plan to start earlier in the day to avoid heavier southbound traffic. And don’t forget, one purchase covers everyone in your vehicle.

Spend a few hours relaxing and sightseeing in the waters just off San Diego during this 1- or 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet, and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions.

Make your own way around San Diego in a GoCar, a pint-sized vehicle that lets you experience the beauty of the City in Motion and visit places tour buses can't easily go – all at your own pace! With a GPS unit onboard, it's easy to stay on course, helping you see more during your tour.

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.

Discover everything San Diego with this comprehensive bundle of 18 self-guided audio tours. From the history of Old Town to the stunning coastline of La Jolla, immerse yourself in the cultural and historical richness of each location through GPS-triggered audio narratives. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a week, this collection allows you to explore iconic sites like Balboa Park and Coronado while also venturing into day-trip destinations like Julian and Borrego Springs. Enjoy the flexibility to experience the city at your own pace, any day, for an unbeatable value. - 18 self-guided audio tours covering San Diego’s highlights and hidden gems - Explore iconic destinations like Balboa Park, La Jolla, and Old Town - Includes day-trip options to Julian and Borrego Springs - Yours to keep! Explore now or revisit them on your next trip.

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about beaches, surf towns, wildlife and coastal history, from Manhattan Beach and the Queen Mary to Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Oceanside and Torrey Pines. A live GPS map shows the route while audio plays through your phone or connected car speakers. Download before departure for offline use, then start anywhere, pause for viewpoints and travel at your own pace. Allow about 4–5 hours plus optional stops and traffic. Bring your own vehicle and smartphone; there is no in-person guide. This is a one-way drive between LA and San Diego, not a return to your starting point. Attractions and interior visits are optional and admission is separate. Seal Beach refuge has restricted entry, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is currently closed to visitors; the audio route can be completed without entering either site.

Drive a GoCar around San Diego's Point Loma area on this self-paced tour. No need for a tour bus or a taxi; you and your party aboard a touring car will follow a GPS route designed to show you the highlights. Depart Old Town and head for Liberty Station, the Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma ecological preserve, Sunset Cliffs, and the Ocean Beach neighborhood.

Swap the crowded bus tours for the stress-free alternative of a self-drive tour. You don’t have to worry about getting lost as a smartphone app has GPS playback, with offline functionality and turn-by-turn instructions. Along the way, listen to commentary about the city’s Spanish colonial history and pass by key landmarks, such as SeaWorld San Diego, Balboa Park, and Presidio Park.

Experience the best wines of the San Diego area without worrying about a designated driver on this tour through Temecula Wine Country. Visit three local wineries to taste their finest vintages while learning how the region’s unique microclimates influence flavor and tasting notes. At one winery, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to deepen your understanding of winemaking and enhance your tasting experience.

Explore San Diego’s iconic parks, from Balboa to Petco, and go on to Hillcrest by GoCar. There are loads of places to see, including the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, and the Maritime Museum. You’ll be provided with maps and helmets, so you just need to hit the streets and enjoy.

Explore some of the top highlights of San Diego with your or or two day trolley pass (depending on option selected) for the city’s Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour. Choose your own adventure as you get on and off the trolley at any of the 11 included stops, covering famous sights including the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the Cruise Ship Terminal, Little Italy, and many more. This San Diego trolley tour also features live commentary from the on-board guide during your ride.

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.

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.

For a fun and styling way to see San Diego, book this GPS Guided Vanderhall GoCar that talks to you as you pass by the sights. You’ll have the whole day to explore the city at your own pace, stopping at the San Diego Zoo, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, or just drive along the coast. You can decide your itinerary since this is a private tour just for you.

See all of San Diego's must-see attractions with the fun of driving a Vanderhall GoCar. Each air-conditioned vehicle can travel up to 30 mph and is outfitted with a GPS-enabled tour that takes you throughout the city. Start in Little Italy, and cruise past Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp District, the Hillcrest neighborhood, and end in Balboa Park. Must be 25 years or older to rent a GoCar. For more than 2 people, place separate bookings.

Drive your GoCar, the world’s first storytelling car to historic Little Italy, part of San Diego’s Old Town you will see a melting pot of Mexican and Western cultures mixed together. Heading out from Old Town San Diego you will be guided to Point Loma, towards Liberty Station, which was a Naval Training Center but closed in 1997. It was then repurposed into a mixed development of homes, recreational centers, and hotels. From Liberty Station, your GoCar will guide you to Shelter Island where you will see the majestic view of the Attack Submarine Base. Then proceed to Cabrillo National Monument and the Point Loma Ecological Preserve and view the old lighthouse that stood watch back in the day. As you pass the tide pools it is highly recommended that you stop and see all the aquatic life. Finish your tour by passing by the romantic Sunset Cliffs where many eccentric Ocean Beach Homes and private quaint shops with little to no chain businesses are on the site.

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.

See highlights of San Diego in just a half day with a fun and flexible talking GoCar tour, the transportation craze that's sweeping the city. The mini car is easy to drive and park, with a talking GPS system that tells you where to go and what to look for along the way. Enjoy the open-air driving experience, and stop where you like to get out and explore Balboa Park, Horton Plaza Mall, Maritime Museum, the Gaslamp Quarter, and more.

Spend an evening gourmet wining and dining aboard the ‘Spirit of San Diego,’ enjoying top-notch food and drink while you soak up skyline views. During this San Diego dinner cruise, you sip a complimentary cocktail and enjoy live on-board entertainment as you cruise 25 miles of California’s coastline and gaze at the stars above.

Explore San Diego the fun and flexible way in a GoCar guided by a talking GPS. The easy-to-drive car is yours for the entire day, so you can go at your own pace as you zip around to highlights like Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, the Maritime Museum, Old Town, and Ocean Beach. There's no need for guidebooks or maps, as a talking GPS leads the way so you can focus on the sights.

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.

Experience the hidden gems of Southern California’s wine country with an exclusive four-stop journey through the rolling hills of San Diego County. From crisp, coastal breezes to sun-drenched inland valleys, you’ll enjoy curated tastings at lovely estates known for their award-winning varietals and stunning vineyard views.