Welcome to San Diego

New York has its cabbie, Chicago its bluesman and Seattle its coffee-drinking boho. San Diego has its surfer dude, with tousled hair, a great tan and gentle enthusiasm; they look like they're on a perennial vacation, and when they wish you welcome, they really mean it.

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Highlights in San Diego

  1. San DiegoSan Diego Zoo
  2. San DiegoBalboa Park
  3. San DiegoPacific Beach
  4. San DiegoOld Town Mexican Café
  1. San DiegoGaslamp Quarter
  2. San DiegoHotel del Coronado
  3. La JollaEveryday California
  4. Del MarDel Mar Racetrack

Experience San Diego

Day tours

Sightseeing Tickets & Passes

Skip the Line: USS Midway Museum

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Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

San Diego Seal Tour

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Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

San Diego Harbor Cruise with Live Guided Commentary

Starting at$27

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Tours & Sightseeing

San Diego City Tour

Starting at$48

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Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

Open Cockpit Biplane Sightseeing Ride in San Diego

Starting at$219

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Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

San Diego Harbor 2.5-Hour Luxury Dinner Cruise

Starting at$103

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Cultural & Theme Tours

Food, Wine, and History Tour of San Diego

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Day Trips & Excursions

Tijuana City and Shopping Trip from San Diego

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Multi-day adventures

Classic

National Parks & Bright Lights

Starting at$2,890

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18-to-Thirtysomethings

USA Road Trip: Los Angeles to Seattle

Starting at$2,380

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18-to-Thirtysomethings

USA Road Trip: San Diego, Grand Canyon & Vegas

Starting at$935

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18-to-Thirtysomethings

USA Road Trip: Best of the West

Starting at$2,040

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18-to-Thirtysomethings

USA Road Trip: Pacific Coast to Las Vegas

Starting at$2,839

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18-to-Thirtysomethings

USA Road Trip: Epic West Coast

Starting at$4,445

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Kid Friendly

Go San Diego Card with Access to 43 City Attractions

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Day Trips & Excursions

San Diego to Los Angeles Day Trip by Rail

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Amazing hotels and hostels

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