San Diego tours, things to do and tickets

Enjoy a memorable visit to the USS Midway Museum when you're in San Diego. Skip the line when visiting the longest serving Aircraft Carrier in the American fleet.

The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. Located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, caring for more than 700,000 individual plants, including a prominent curated assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens, representing 3,100 species.

The expansive new 3.2-acre Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is designed to appeal to all ages and foster empathy for wildlife by exploring nature. Built on the site of the historic Children’s Zoo, the basecamp features fresh and innovative elements, including eight buildings and habitats dispersed throughout four different habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows and Desert Dunes.

Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour will take you to all the places you want to see with time to spare! Enjoy live commentary that will give you a background, history and highlights of this awesome bay. You'll see some of the largest watercraft in the world up close.

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we received a 100 percent success rate during winter whale watching when spotting the King of the Deep.

We are one of the best outdoor activities to do in San Diego. Gray whale watching season spans from mid-December through April. Blue whales and fin whales are seen feeding in San Diego from April - August. Humpback whales and minke whales are seen throughout the year, particularly in the spring, summer, and fall. Aboard our 141-foot sailing yacht, the Yacht America, you will see a plethora of whales firsthand in their natural habitat. In addition to whales, we also see dolphins and sea lions, and an abundance of naval activity. Don't be surprised if you see an F-18 fly overhead!

Bring your own picnic, friends, and family for a wonderful day out on the water

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of San Diego and Coronado at your own pace hopping on and off with the options that best suit your interests.

Experience life at sea without leaving port by visiting the USS Midway Museum, San Diego's number 1 rated visitor attraction. A visit to this historic naval aircraft carrier museum is an essential experience for people of all ages. Hangar Deck and Flight Deck tour routes will showcase Midway’s exclusive collection of more than 30 restored Navy aircraft and the incredible views of San Diego Bay.

Explore San Diego's best sights on a harbor tour of San Diego Bay. Enjoy beautiful views of important landmarks such as Coronado Bridge, Downtown San Diego, Midway Aircraft Carrier and many more depending on option booked.

Spend an enjoyable day visiting the famous San Diego Zoo, home to over 4,500 rare and endangered animals, in addition to a vast botanical collection.

Explore San Diego at your own pace and visit more than 100 points of interest with a One-Day or Two-Day pass to this hop-on hop-off narrated tour. Jump on one of the green or orange trolleys and see the best sites in San Diego.

Experience a day of imagination and fun during a trip to LEGOLAND California. More than 60 rides, shows and attractions are designed to entertain and expand your mind as you explore the amazing world of LEGO. You also have the option to visit SEA LIFE Aquarium, right next door for a fascinating glimpse into the aquatic world.

A ROARsome adventure awaits at the NEW Dino Valley at LEGOLAND® California Resort, with new rides and bricktastic LEGO® dinosaurs!

Get ready for spectacular floats and dazzling entertainment at North America's first LEGO® World Parade, now marching all summer long at LEGOLAND® California Resort!

Unleash your inner monster this Halloween season! The not-so-scary Brick-or-Treat Monster Party returns for family-friendly fun and tons of candy. Brick or Treat event dates are September 14, 21, 28, and October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and it is included with admission.

Our trips depart from Mission Bay, which requires only a short 10 minute journey access to the open ocean where whales and dolphins can be seen! The search for whales and other animals begins as soon as you depart the dock and our marine biologists are on the microphone explaining exactly what to expect and what you are seeing from the get go!
Typically our trips are 2.5-3 hours in length, but time can vary based on seasons and locations of sightings.

It’s a boat, it’s a bus!  It’s San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure!  Experience "America's Finest City" on this one of a kind tour for all ages.

Select one of these two departure points during purchase:
Seaport Village 825 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
or Embarcadero 1004 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner , sip on a complimentary cocktail and enjoy the music throughout the night. Upgrade your dinner cruise to include an unlimited bar option and don't forget your camera – this cruise features 25 scenic miles (40 km) of San Diego's magnificent skyline. Dining is inside. Don't forget to bring a jacket for after sunset.

Enjoy maximum savings and flexibility with this All-Inclusive Pass. Go see it all, with 40+ top attractions and things to do in LA including Universal Studios, Madame Tussauds, Warner Bros Studios.

Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure. Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL journeys through San Diego by land and sea.

Experience the thrill of driving your own speed boat on a guided and narrated tour around San Diego's Harbor. You’ll navigate and captain your own speed boat for the entirety of the tour while following a trained and knowledgeable guide in a different boat. There is a two-way communication systems mounted in each boat so you'll be able to hear your guide throughout the tour. This speed boat adventure is a great way see the beautiful San Diego harbor and learn about its history while speeding through water.

Dive beneath the waves at SeaWorld San Diego, a fun and interactive marine park. Choose to combine your adventure with an all-day dining ticket.

The Brothels, Bites and Booze culinary tour of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter will take you back to a time of scandal and debauchery. Marvel at the antique architecture, learn about the early red light district, and sample flavors at 4 local establishments.

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat is limited to six (6) guests allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, purchase all 6 tickets and grab five friends to have a completely private sail!).

Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you watch the sun slowly drop behind the gentle contours of Point Loma with the glistening city lights behind you.

Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time. Please note this activity does require a minimum of 3 guests total in order to sail.

Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off the coast of San Diego on this educational whale watching excursion.