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The San Diego Tour: La Jolla, Old Town, Gaslamp and Coronado Island

The San Diego Tour: La Jolla, Old Town, Gaslamp and Coronado Island

Overview

Come along for a fun-filled adventure of touring “America’s Finest City” – San Diego! From the white sand beaches of La Jolla to the oldest Spanish settlement of Old Town, the vibrancy of The Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and Coronado Island, San Diego has it all! Whether on vacation with your family or in town for the day on business, you will be sure to fall in love with this city on the sea.

City: San Diego

Wed 23 Jul

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Starting at $94.00

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Wed 23 Jul

Starting at $94.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

La Jolla

La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village.

Old Town San Diego

Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. It contains Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Presidio Park, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is a busy cruise-ship hub, known for seafood and souvenir shops at Seaport Village. The Headquarters, an old police command post, is now home to chic eateries and boutiques. Nearby, flight simulators, restored planes and life-at-sea exhibits are the draws at the USS Midway Museum, a former naval aircraft carrier. Waterfront Park and the 2 Embarcadero Marina parks have grassy lawns and ocean views.

Seaport Village

This quaint village by the sea is a perfect place to shop, eat and play, right alongside the Pacific Ocean.

Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There’s a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain.

Coronado Island

Coronado is a California resort city on a peninsula in San Diego Bay. It’s known for the grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888. Across from the hotel, the wide, flat Coronado Beach draws surfers and sunbathers. Its western stretch includes the leash-free Coronado Dog Beach. The Coronado Ferry Landing has shops, restaurants and a small beach. Nearby, Centennial Park offers San Diego skyline views.

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Little Italy

Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (16)

Emily_M

Apr 2022

I am so thankful that I decided to jump on this tour last minute; from the very start Joseph, the tour guide was accommodating, kind, and personable. He reached out to me personally via text to confirm drop off/pick up, which is a detail I have never seen on other tours through viator🙂. Throughout the tour he made the comfort of each guest his priority, while somehow driving the van safely, and giving us the information we all came on the tour for. It was like watching a wizard 🧙‍♂️. He had waters, snacks, and checked on everyone’s air comfort level. The tour itself was beautiful, and he dropped us off/picked us up in all of the most convenient areas. Great guide, made us all feel like a great big ‘family’😉. The tour itself is an amazing sampler of all of the fun areas of San Diego, and it gives you an idea of where you might want to spend more time if you’re here for a long visit, and shows you the whole city if you are here for a short one, like me 🥹🥹😩. Definitely a 5 star tour.

Alison_C

Apr 2022

Awesome tour!! Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants to see the city! Joe was a great tour guide with tons of knowledge about these areas!

anamC2247RI

Feb 2022

I love riding the Trolley, we got to see so many different spots. It was so convenient, and you got so much of San Diego's history by listening to the trolley drivers. It was very informative, and each driver had their own stories and funny jokes. The best part of riding the trolley's is that you don't have to worry about parking, I do wish they ran until 5:00 p.m. You can Uber around town if you want to stay out later. A weekend wasn't long enough, you need at least 3 days to check out everything. There's so much to do, Old Town, Midway, Museums, Little Italy, and so much more. We did have to wear masks during the ride, and the windows were down so there was nice ventilation on the trolley.