Things to do in San Diego: activities, tours and experiences
507 activities · USA
San Diego, USA, has 507 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, Balboa Park, San Diego Museum of Art. Also worth exploring nearby: La Jolla, Tijuana, Rosarito, Carlsbad.
01Things to do
Must-see places
San Diego Zoo
Zoo
Petco Park
Stadium
Balboa Park
Park
San Diego Museum of Art
Art museum
San Diego–Coronado Bridge
Road bridge
Timken Museum of Art
Museum
02Activities to book
The best experiences in San Diego
BestsellerSan Diego Harbor Cruise
from €33.69★ 4.5
BestsellerSan Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
from €51.89★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
from €64.64★ 4.6
Free cancellationSan Diego: 2.5-3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch
from €30.95★ 4.6
Free cancellationSan Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
from €114.44★ 4.1
Free cancellationSan Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
from €69.19★ 4.8
Free cancellationSan Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay
from €42.79★ 4.4
Top pickUSS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date
from €37.33★ 4.9
Free cancellationHaunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry
from €52.80★ 4.6
BestsellerSan Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket
from €71.01★ 4.7
Private tour2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches
from €47.34★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego Seal Tour
from €50.61★ 4.7
03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · San Diego
Top pickGlow Nightime Pedal Boat Rental in San Diego Bay
from €90.13★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
from €69.19★ 4.8
Free cancellationCity Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
from €90.25★ 4.6
Free cancellationSan Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay
from €42.79★ 4.4
Selling fastSan Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings
from €71.01★ 4.8
Top pickGondola Cruise through the Coronado Cays
from €67.71★ 4.9
Selling fastSan Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour
from €90.80★ 4.6
Private tour2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches
from €47.34★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Visit Pass Ticket
from €115.43★ 4.3
DealWhale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego
from €108.75★ 4.8
Free cancellationSinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours
from €23.09★ 4.0
Free cancellationKayak Rental for Two People in La Jolla
from €40.97★ 4.6
Free cancellationBest of San Diego eBike Tour (English or Spanish)
from €71.75★ 4.8
Free cancellationHaunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour
from €18.11★ 4.6
Free cancellationPedal Boat rental in hidden part of San Diego Bay! Family fun
from €44.35★ 4.9
Free cancellationCity Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise
from €100.27★ 4.5
Free cancellationStand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
from €22.64★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Arrival Transfer from San Diego Airport SAN
from €42.62★ 3.8
Private tourSemi-Private Surf Lesson
from €111.24★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle
from €190.28★ 5.0
Private tourGroup Surf Lesson
from €100.94★ 4.9
Free cancellationSan Diego Segway Tour
from €87.16★ 5.0
Free cancellationPrivate tourPrivate Departure Transfer to San Diego Airport SAN
from €42.62★ 3.7
Free cancellationThe Early Bird Guided E-Bike Tour in San Diego
from €105.66★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego Electric Bike Rental
from €48.84★ 5.0
Private tour
Private tourDiscover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour
from €6.99★ 3.0
Bookable
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellationSan Diego Whale Watching Cruise
from €48.88★ 4.4
Top pickSmall-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion
from €114.95★ 4.9
Free cancellationIntro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
from €64.82★ 4.7
Free cancellationCrossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
from €84.67★ 4.7
Top pickSmall-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion
from €101.77★ 4.9
Top pick
Top pickTop Rated San Diego Sunset Sail Classic Yacht 6 Guests
from €113.22★ 4.9
Free cancellationCity Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views
from €136.59★ 4.1
Free cancellationTijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego
from €47.06★ 4.7
Skip the lineGaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour
from €87.90★ 4.7
Top pickThe Escape Game at Westfield UTC in San Diego
from €40.84★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour
from €26.63★ 4.6
Free cancellation
Free cancellationSan Diego City Lights Night Tour
from €43.45★ 4.4
Top pickLuxury Sailing Tour of San Diego's Bay and Coastal Waterways
from €104.40★ 4.9
Selling fastSan Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
from €53.28★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour
from €49.36★ 4.8
Private tourLuxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego
from €243.64★ 5.0
Private tour2-Hour Private Sailing Experience in San Diego Bay
from €595.22★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour
from €43.51★ 4.2
Free cancellationMexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
from €114.54★ 4.7
Private tourPrivate Balboa Park Segway Tour
from €57.72★ 4.9
Selling fastDaytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline
from €86.85★ 4.9
Free cancellationCity Cruises San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure
from €56.82★ 4.2
Selling fast
Free cancellationSan Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Ghost Tour
from €37.29★ 4.6
Free cancellation2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience
from €65.79★ 4.9
Free cancellationSan Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour
from €167.82★ 5.0
Selling fastSan Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
from €75.47★ 4.9
Free cancellationTaco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
from €73.70★ 4.8
Selling fastPremium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour
from €235.80★ 5.0
Free cancellation2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks
from €108.14★ 5.0
Free cancellationNorth Park Beerucation Tour
from €75.47★ 5.0
Free cancellationTijuana Toe Dip: Day Trip from San Diego
from €69.26★ 4.6
Free cancellationSan Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
from €50.61★ 4.6
Free cancellationOnewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride
from €70.15★ 5.0
BookableMuseum of Illusions San Diego Admission Ticket
from €31.86★ 4.8
Free cancellationSan Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula
from €229.57★ 4.9
Free cancellationGhosts of San Diego Walking Tour
from €26.63★ 4.4
Private tourLuxury Catamaran Sailing Charter of San Diego
from €996.30★ 4.9
Selling fastSan Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour
from €57.97★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Diego Sailing Cruise Small Group 6 Guests Classic Yacht
from €113.22★ 5.0
Selling fastDowntown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side
from €79.91★ 4.9
Selling fastSan Diego Walking Food Tour and Ferry to Coronado Island
from €113.22★ 4.9
Free cancellationChauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
from €222.95★ 4.9
Free cancellationDeluxe Day Sail in San Diego
from €107.78★ 5.0
Free cancellationBalboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures
from €67.93★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Diego Early Bird Segway Tour
from €87.90★ 4.9
Free cancellationThe San Diego Highlights Tour
from €203.34★ 4.9
Private tourSan Diego Off Road Tours
from €399.57★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Sunset Sail in San Diego Up to 6 guests
from €270.85★ 5.0
Private tour2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park
from €79.47★ 4.6
Selling fastSnorkel San Diego's Mission Bay with a Marine Biologist
from €58.87★ 5.0
Free cancellationThe San Diego Tour
from €150.06★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Day Sail in San Diego up to 12 guests
from €429.19★ 5.0
Free cancellationExplore Coronado Island by E-Scooter with Photos Included
from €67.93★ 5.0
Free cancellationKayak on the San Diego Bay
from €18.11★ 4.9
Free cancellationLearn to Surf in La Jolla
from €117.44★ 4.8
Free cancellationVino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour
from €110.99★ 4.7
Free cancellationSmall Group Beach Yoga in San Diego
from €40.78★ 5.0
Free cancellation3-Hour Guided Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience in San Diego
from €153.07★ 4.7
Selling fastSan Diego Harbor Cruise on the Largest Catamaran in San Diego
from €49.81★ 4.9
Free cancellationCoronado Island Segway Tour
from €203.34★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay
from €460.59★ 4.9
Free cancellationHistorical Walking Tour of San Diego
from €13.59★ 5.0
Private tourSan Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More
from €433.84★ 5.0
Free cancellationShared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour
from €115.43★ 4.8
Free cancellationTwo Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour for Two in La Jolla
from €144.76★ 4.4
Free cancellationSUP Rental
from €26.64★ 5.0
Selling fastPaddle Pub San Diego Party Cruise: Drinks & Dancing for up to 26
from €45.24★ 4.8
Free cancellationSan Diego's North Park Tour
from €35.32★ 5.0
Free cancellationSpectacular Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay
from €109.52★ 5.0
Private tourTijuana Cultural Private Day Tour
from €141.18★ 5.0
Free cancellationSesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket
from €52.36★ 2.5
Selling fastLittle Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas
from €83.47★ 4.9
Free cancellationTC'S FISHING ADVENTURES! 2-Hour Fishing Tours
from €67.92★ 4.6
Free cancellationSpecters and Sinners Walking Tour
from €31.07★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Morning Sail in San Diego up to 12 guests $975
from €441.54★ 5.0
Private tourA Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
from €17.75★ 4.2
Selling fastSan Diego Mountain Hike and Meditation Tour
from €61.27★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Free cancellationJet Ski Rental Adventure in San Diego Bay
from €145.95★ 4.8
Selling fastWine Tasting Sidecar: 2.5-Hour Private Tour in San Diego
from €146.51★ 4.6
Private tourPuerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour
from €171.18★ 5.0
Private tourGoCar 3Hr Tour: Sunset Cliffs and Beaches Adventure
from €109.43★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park Sights
from €72.42★ 4.4
Free cancellationThe La Jolla Tour
from €150.06★ 5.0
Private tourGPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: Downtown & Gaslamp
from €46.17★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego Vegan Food Tour
from €85.14★ 5.0
Private tourThe Private Balboa Park Tour
from €176.70★ 4.9
Free cancellation1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter
from €82.08★ 4.8
Private tourGPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado Tour
from €102.36★ 4.6
Free cancellationHeritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego
from €37.29★ 4.3
Selling fastGlow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay
from €63.50★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate San Diego Beer Tasting Tour
from €71.55★ 5.0
Selling fastPrivate San Diego Food Tour with Tacos, Burgers & Desserts
from €188.84★ 5.0
Free cancellationThe Ultimate San Diego Tour
from €265.49★ 4.7
Private tour2-Hour Downtown and Balboa Tour in GPS Guided Polaris GoCar
from €255.83★ 4.6
Private tourOutdoor Escape Room in San Diego - Little Italy
from €69.26★ 4.8
Private tourHand Roll Your Cigar
from €39.96★ 4.1
Free cancellationSan Diego Gaslamp Ghosts and True Crime Walking Tour
from €26.25★ 5.0
Free cancellationTijuana Walking Street Food Tour for Foodies
from €70.15★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Half-Day San Diego Fishing Trip for up to 6 People
from €1,154.80★ 5.0
Selling fastOld Town Walking History Tour in San Diego
from €31.08★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Diego Tequila Tour
from €125.90★ 5.0
Free cancellationE-Bike Tour in Balboa Park
from €153.07★ 5.0
Private tourEarly Bird GoCar Tour: San Diego
from €46.17★ 4.9
Private tourGoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego
from €148.78★ 4.6
Private tourApple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
from €13.31★ 4.1
Private tourIntro to Wild Clay/Earthenware Pottery Workshop
from €65.21★ 5.0
Free cancellationTijuana Food Tasting: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego
from €148.64★ 4.6
Free cancellationHaunted Whaley House Admission
from €13.59★ 4.0
Free cancellationDrink, Mingle and Dance Club Tour
from €31.08★ 4.7
DealSan Diego Balboa Park: Mystery Puzzle Adventure
from €6.29★ 4.4
Free cancellationSan Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour
from €20.42★ 4.4
BookableTour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
from €87.90★ 3.8
Private tourSan Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option
from €147.63★ 5.0
Private tourBeaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
from €13.31★ 4.4
Private tourPrivate Surf Lesson
from €147.09★ 5.0
Frequently asked questions about San Diego
What is there to do in San Diego?
San Diego has 507 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « San Diego Harbor Cruise », « San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour », « San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise ».
What are the top-rated activities in San Diego?
According to traveller reviews: « Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group » (5.0/5, 372 reviews) ; « Glow Nightime Pedal Boat Rental in San Diego Bay » (5.0/5, 358 reviews) ; « 2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks » (5.0/5, 374 reviews).
What are the must-see places in San Diego?
Not to be missed in San Diego: San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, Balboa Park, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego–Coronado Bridge, Timken Museum of Art.
Can you cancel an activity in San Diego for free?
Usually, yes: 23 of the 24 most popular activities in San Diego offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.
What is there to visit near San Diego?
Close to San Diego: La Jolla, Tijuana, Rosarito, Carlsbad.