Most booked tours and tickets in San Diego
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The best options for each of San Diego's top sights, compared.
Top sights in San Diego
- 1San Diego Zoo
- 2Balboa Park
- 3Gaslamp Quarter
- 4Coronado Beach
- 5USS Midway
- 6La Jolla
- World-Class Beaches & Coastal Adventures: From the gentle, family-friendly waves of Coronado's Silver Strand to the legendary surf breaks at Black's Beach and the dramatic sea cliffs of Sunset Cliffs, San Diego's coastline offers a perfect beach for every mood. Go snorkeling with leopard sharks in La Jolla Shores, take a surfing lesson in Pacific Beach, or bike the entire Mission Bay boardwalk.
- An Unparalleled Urban Park & Zoo: Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre cultural oasis housing 17 museums, lush Spanish Colonial Revival gardens, and the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. You can easily spend days here exploring the Museum of Man, the Botanical Building, and the zoo's expansive habitats for giant pandas, polar bears, and koalas.
- A Historic & Vibrant Downtown Core: The Gaslamp Quarter's Victorian-era buildings now host buzzing restaurants, craft cocktail bars, and live music venues, while the adjacent Embarcadero waterfront is home to the fascinating USS Midway Museum and the iconic 'Unconditional Surrender' kiss statue. It's a perfect blend of nightlife and naval history.
Tickets and passes in San Diego
2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches
4.7204 reviews2h
from €47
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Food and drink experiences in San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze
4.6878 reviews2h 30m
from €104
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Day trips and outdoor activities from San Diego
Hidden gems in San Diego
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
A charming, wobbly pedestrian footbridge built in 1912, suspended over a lush canyon in the Bankers Hill neighborhood.
Kellogg Park & La Jolla Shores
A wide, grassy park that runs right into the sandy, gentle-sloped La Jolla Shores beach.
The Whaley House Museum
A historic home in Old Town San Diego, built by early settler Thomas Whaley in 1857.
Annie's Canyon Trail
A short but spectacular hiking trail in the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve in Solana Beach.
The Living Coast Discovery Center
A wildlife and native plant sanctuary located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista.
Day trips from San Diego
Julian
60-90 min by car
A charming gold-rush era town nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains, famous for its fall apple harvests and award-winning apple pie. It offers a complete change of scenery from the coast, with historic buildings, cider tasting, and nearby hiking.
Temecula Valley Wine Country
60 min by car
Southern California's answer to Napa, with over 40 wineries specializing in Rhône and Italian varietals. The rolling hills provide a beautiful backdrop for wine tasting, hot air balloon rides, and exploring Old Town Temecula.
Tijuana, Mexico
30-45 min by trolley/car to border, then walk or taxi
An immersive international experience just across the border. Tijuana boasts an incredible and innovative food scene, vibrant arts and culture, and bustling markets. A perfect trip for adventurous foodies.
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Things to do in San Diego: FAQ
What are the best things to do in San Diego?+
Top sights include San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter and Coronado Beach. Away from the crowds, try Spruce Street Suspension Bridge and Kellogg Park & La Jolla Shores.
What are the most popular tours in San Diego?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are San Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket (4.7 stars, 4,678 reviews); San Diego Harbor Cruise (4.5 stars, 3,346 reviews); San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour (4.7 stars, 2,876 reviews).
How much do tours in San Diego cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €32 and €118 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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