pia + austin

August 10, 2024 • San Diego, CA

pia + austin

August 10, 2024 • San Diego, CA

Things to Do

Hop-On Hop -Off Trolley

500 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
800.844.7601

Often referred to as ‘America’s Finest City’, San Diego is located in Southern California and is known for its beautiful beaches, idyllic climate, and outstanding family attractions. Make the most of your time in the city with our San Diego trolley tour! Providing you with the flexibility to hop on and off at any of our 11 conveniently placed stops across the city, you can spend the day, or two, exploring San Diego’s main attractions.

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SeaWorld San Diego

500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, USA
(619) 222-4732

San Diego: Harbor Cruise

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See San Diegos best sights. Learn about the city and enjoy a cruise on the bay. Depending on the option booked, this tour takes you under the Coronado Bridge, past military ships, waterfront landmarks, and marine life for a look at San Diegos scenic beauty and fascinating history.

This tour’s luxury ships offer three levels with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, 360-degree views, and an on-board snack bar serving snacks, soda, beer, wine and cocktails (available for purchase). This is a great way to experience San Diego from the water.

La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

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Take a lesson before the tour begins and grab all the necessary kayak equipment. The tour takes place in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. There are 3 different habitats in the reserve, and on your tour you will have the chance paddle to all three - the rocky reefs, sandy flats, and kelp beds.

Paddle to the seven caves of La Jolla and go into the Clam’s cave, which is the largest cave on the tour. See the local marine life on the tour including sea lions, harbor seals, Garibaldi, leopard sharks, and the occasional dolphin.

San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

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Join us on a tour of the Gaslamp Quarter and we’ll tell you about the infamous Stingaree District, once a center of scandal and debauchery. We’ll walk along streets that featured 120 brothels at one point, and served as one of Southern California’s major red light districts. On our Brothels, Bites, and Booze Tour you’ll hear tales from the past
that are funny and some that are hard to believe!

During our 2.5-hour excursion you’ll see how this area has been restored and is now home to San Diego’s main nightlife and dining destinations. The Gaslamp Quarter now features more than 100 restaurants and bars.

We’ll take you to some of the best restaurants in the area so you can taste a variety of popular ethnic cuisines and some alcoholic beverages as well! Most guests find that the samples on the tour are quite filling and are at least as much food as a full meal. You might want to eat no more than a very light snack before the tour – or nothing at all!

San Diego: Whale Watching Tour

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Marvel at the amazing views of San Diego Bay as you look out for sightings of marine wildlife including dolphins, sea lions, gray whales, and more. Your tour will be led by ocean experts as you get a deeper understanding of the ocean ecosystem and the sea creatures that live in it. Discover the San Diego coast on a two-story whale watching yacht, featuring 360-degree views from the main level and upper sundeck, multiple restrooms, and free guest WiFi.

You will follow the whale migration path to bring you up close for the best sighting spots, which change every day. Early in the season, whales swim closer to the coast, so the maximum distance is about 3-5 miles. On their return trip, northbound whales swim further out, up to 9-12 miles off the coast.

Make sure to wear layers as it can get pretty cool on the bay and dont forget to wear your sunscreen and hat while on this excursion. Bring your camera to capture all the memories youll make on this exciting adventure.

San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

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Embark on a marine life adventure on a dolphin and whale watching tour off the coast of San Diego. Keep a lookout for gray whales, blue whales, common dolphins, and more as you glide over the Pacific Oceans dark blue waters.
San Diego is one of the best locations to watch whales year-round. Gray Whales migrate winter-spring from feeding grounds in Alaskan waters to calving lagoons in Baja California and back. In summer, the legendary Blue Whales, the largest animals on Earth, commonly feed off-shore of the San Diego coast.
You may also spot Fin, Blue, Humpback, and Minke whales during the summer whale watching season. Additionally, youll often see pods of Dolphins including Risso’s, Common, Pacific White-Sided, and Bottlenose Dolphins. Your captain will also highlight other wildlife such as Sea Lions, various fish like Mola Mola (Sunfish), and a variety of marine birds such as Herons, Terns, Pelicans, and Gulls.

View these extraordinary mammals in the wild on this spectacular cruise. The expert crew will help you locate these creatures and additional marine wildlife, such as dolphins and sea lions. Learn about marine life and local environmental efforts from professional captains and whalers who work at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
You may even spot a whale calf traveling with its mother as they return from the Arctic. This is a fantastic and exhilarating journey for all age groups. Guaranteed whale or dolphin sighting. If you dont sight some type of whale or dolphin during the cruise, youll be issued a pass thats good for another San Diego whale watching or harbor cruise.

San Diego is quickly becoming one of the world’s best whale watching locations. The city is home to whales, dolphins, and sea birds, and features one of the worlds most beautiful coastlines. Enjoy live educational narration from captains and trained naturalists employed by the Natural History Museum. Watch blue whales and dolphins in comfort on a large, fast, and stable boat!