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Our most recommended San Diego Romance & special occasions

San Diego: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

1. San Diego: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

See the sights of San Diego Bay on a fully-narrated cruise. Pass by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, among other notable points of interest, while taking in beautiful skyline views. Choose between a 1-hour cruise of either the North or South Harbor, or book the 2-hour cruise, which includes both. San Diego’s North Harbor cruise takes you past historic ships in the Maritime Museum, Harbor Island, North Island Naval Air Station, and Shelter Island. The South Harbor route includes sightings of the Coronado Bridge, the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier, the U.S. Navy Surface Fleet, and the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. As you sail, keep a lookout for wildlife such as blue herons, sea lions, and pelicans Listen as your professional crew provides commentary about the rich local and military history, points of interest, and facts about San Diego Bay. This sightseeing cruise also showcases local environmental conservation efforts through video clips and onboard displays.

San Diego: City Lights Night Tour

2. San Diego: City Lights Night Tour

Your 90-minute night tour boards in Seaport Village and starts off by exploring the West Coast’s premier entertainment district, known as the Gaslamp Quarter, full of vibrant nightlife, bright lights, and Victorian architecture.   Then, make your way to Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., where stunning buildings, fountains, and statues glow bright at night. From Balboa Park, drive to the top of Coronado Bridge for more spectacular sights, including the lights coming in from Tijuana, Mexico, the bay, and Downtown San Diego. Then, travel to Coronado’s Ferry Landing for a 20-minute stop to take in the stunning beauty of the San Diego city skyline, visible from across the bay and a perfect photo opportunity. From Coronado, make your way back to San Diego to take in the Embarcadero’s bay-front views. You’ll see the Historic County Administration Building, Maritime Museum’s Star of India, the USS Midway Museum, and Navy aircraft carriers from across the bay. The tour ends in Seaport Village, where guests are invited to the Top of the Hyatt for 50% off a glass of wine.

San Diego: Gaslamp Historic True Crime Walking Tour

3. San Diego: Gaslamp Historic True Crime Walking Tour

Explore the Gaslamp Quarter and discover the true crime past of San Diego on a guided walking tour. Hear about the Stingaree era, horrible crimes, and serial killers, and see the infamous side of San Diego on a tour with a difference. As you walk the streets of San Diego, learn how downtown San Diego first came to be and about the era of the Stingaree. The Stingaree was an area in San Diego famous as the home to the city's undesirables. Petty thieves, drug dealers, gamblers, and sex workers used the area to turn a dodgy profit, making the neighborhood infamous for criminal activity. At a historic hotel, hear about the death of a man whose ghost is said to still haunt his room. Continue back in time to the roaring 1920s, a time of murder, revenge, and slavery. Fast forward a decade and hear the unfortunate story of the 3rd victim of a San Diego serial killer. Lastly, your entertaining guide will share details of one of the most horrific crimes to take place in downtown San Diego. This San Diego crime tour includes discussion of assault and murder, along with gruesome details that some may find offensive.

Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

4. Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

The tour sets off from the heart of downtown Carlsbad Village, where your 3-hour culinary adventure begins. Navigate the picturesque streets of the village with your local guide and discover its diverse history, architecture and culture. Stroll down some of the most famous streets in Carlsbad, home to a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants, and iconic landmarks, uniquely mixed with shops, art galleries and vibrant street murals. Along the way, stop at 8 different eateries, popular with the locals, and taste the flavors of Carlsbad. The food samplings on this tour are sure to stimulate your salivary glands, and satisfy your appetite for a lunch that is chock-full of variety. Each tasting is served from a locally-owned specialty food store, and ethnic or locavore-style eateries. Some of the stops on the tour include one of Carlsbad’s most romantic restaurants and a dessert haven with recipes passed down through generations. There’s also time to delight your taste buds with a sampling of California’s award-winning wines at one of the village’s urban wineries.

San Diego: Classic Yacht Sailing Experience

5. San Diego: Classic Yacht Sailing Experience

Embark on a scenic adventure in San Diego and experience the thrill of sailing aboard a unique 1904-styled Friendship sloop. Take in the beauty of San Diego Harbor on a guided tour and learn about traditional sailing techniques on a one-of-a-kind vessel. Gaze at the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier and other local landmarks.

San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour

6. San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour

Walk around San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and get acquainted with the spookier side of town on this history-packed tour by US Ghost Adventures. This walking tour shows you around some of the best-known haunted locations on the West Coast. You’ll meet your guide by the Balboa Theatre, which has been a downtown fixture since the 1920s. You’ll head to eight spooky, haunted sites, including the infamous Davis-Horton House. Investigate a 50-year-old unsolved murder at Old City Hall. Find out what lies behind the front door of Eddie O’Hare's Law Office. Also, search for the eyeless ghost of a little boy at the Carriage Works. If you're up for it, end your tour with an optional sweet treat at the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop. This is much more than an ice cream shop. You can hear a former movie theater employee screaming for something other than ice cream.

San Diego: Downtown, Balboa and Old Town GoCar Tour

7. San Diego: Downtown, Balboa and Old Town GoCar Tour

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to get out and really experience San Diego.It takes you through the best parts of Downtown, Balboa and the Old Town area, and gives you plenty of time to see all three. There will also be time to stop and check out all the sights of San Diego.  You will have more than enough time to park the car, tour the Maritime Museum and check out all of the ships. Navigate through the unique Horton Plaza Mall, and the Gaslamp Quarter to see all the sights of Downtown. From there, you can peruse Balboa Park on foot and really take in the sights and sounds. You can even go to one of the many other museums and stop to smell the roses in the Rose Garden with over 800 different varieties.  Be sure to visit San Diego’s most spooky location, the Whaley House, which is officially America’s most haunted house. All along the tour, there are many great spots to stop and take pictures, eat, drink, relax and truly experience why San Diego truly is special. Lastly, have a quick bite to eat and try some authentic Mexican food in Old Town after walking through many of San Diego’s historic buildings.

San Diego: Balboa Park Exploration Game

8. San Diego: Balboa Park Exploration Game

Challenge your mind and see the best spots in San Diego's Balboa Park as you follow clues on your phone while playing this exploration game. Be gripped by a story unfolding with your every step as you make your way to Rex's Roar, passing by landmarks like the Botanical Building and the San Diego Museum of Art. Make your way into Balboa Park and find the Carousel to start your game. Play on your own or team up with your friends to form one big group or race against each other to reach the final spot. Load up the app and start figuring out your first challenging puzzle using hints in the immediate area. Feel the rush of excitement when you work out the answer and follow the directions on your phone to the next location in the park. You'll visit the following locations: • Balboa Park Carousel • Spanish Village Art Centre • Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden • Bea Evenson Fountain • Botanical Building • The San Diego Museum of Art • The Old Globe • Founder's Plaza • Cabrillo Bridge Dedication Plaque • Alcázar Garden • Zoro Garden • Rex's Roar

San Diego: Liberty Station Exploration Game

9. San Diego: Liberty Station Exploration Game

Find yourself in an unfolding story on a self-guided discovery tour of Liberty Station in San Diego. Solve challenges at each site you visit and follow directions on your phone to find the next location. Play on your own or race against each other in groups to reach the thrilling conclusion. Ready for an adventure? Start the game at the Dick Laub NTC Command Center and prepare at least 1.5 hours to complete your tasks with the ability to pause and resume the narrative whenever you like. Test your ability to solve the challenges as you progress in the story and find exact directions to the next step on your phone. Go at your own pace or push yourself to the limits to visit the following locations: • Dick Laub NTC Command Center• Ingram Plaza• 52 Boats Memorial• North Chapel• THE LOT Theater/ Luce Auditorium• Banyan Tree Barracks• Building One• Golf Course Clubhouse• Anchor• Base Entrance• WAVES Barracks• USS Brave• Christmas Tree• Barracks 17• Postcard Mural After booking you'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the game. You can play on your own, in a large group, or in smaller groups competing against each other and meeting at the final stop Postcard Mural.

San Diego: Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour by Smartphone

10. San Diego: Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour by Smartphone

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the beautiful and interesting parts of San Diego. Follow clues on your smartphone and solve interesting puzzles along the way. Play with your group at your own pace as the game guides you through the city. Solve the 24 challenges on the scavenger hunt as you learn local history and walk for approximately 4 miles. Gain points for correct answers and aim for a high score on the leader board. See the happening Gaslamp Quarter, historic Little Italy, the inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, and the navy culture of the harbor waterfront. Explore the city's major attractions as well as its less-known gems. With no in-person guide to wait for, play any time that fits your schedule.

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What people are saying about San Diego

We had a great time on the harbor tour. We took the two-hour tour and were able to see and experience both the north and south harbors. The crew were very friendly and helpful. The narration for both segments was great. We learned a lot about the harbor area which helped us to plan new things to do in San Diego. Well worth it!

From the time we boarded the tour bus to the end of the tour the experience was most memorable. We learned a few things I didn't know about areas in San Diego. The opportunity to photograph San Diego from Coronado was breathtaking.

Our driver, Beth was awesome, funny and very knowledgeable. I would totally recommend this tour.

Super great host and knowledgeable. Definitely an experience to remember

So relaxing! Beautiful sunset colors and festive coastline.