San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour
Overview
Led by a fun & knowledgeable guide, the 4.5 hour trip features a 2-hour scenic drive and 3 hours spent at various locations. Learn the history of San Diego between stops with live narration, music & video. See all of San Diego in just a few hours.
Pick up & drop off is at the Cruse Ship Terminal. This tour is perfect for those that want to see the best spots in San Diego in less than 5 hours. Also for Cruise Ship visitors from Disney, Princess, etc. cruises. We get you back on time to your ship by 2pm.
We first make our way to the historic Gaslamp & Little Italy. Then over the Coronado Bridge to make a stop in beautiful Coronado. We then go up the 5 Freeway to La Jolla Cove & visit the Sea Lions. We the drive by Mount Soledad, see spectacular views of San Diego. Then we make a stop at amazing Balboa Park. We end the tour at the birthplace of California, Old Town.
Finest City San Diego Tours offers the most extensive tour you will ever experience of San Diego!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle/transportation
- Guided small-group tour of San Diego
- Professional driver/guide + Commentary and local insights throughout the tour
- Gratuities
- Meals & beverages
Meeting Location
655 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Santa Fe Depot
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Gaslamp Quarter (pass by)
Coronado Bridge (pass by)
Coronado
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Cove
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (pass by)
Balboa Park
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town San Diego
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with breathing, leg or knee problems. Elderly with walking or health problems. There is a lot of walking on the tour.
- By purchasing tickets you agree to our terms & conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- No children under age of 5. No infants.
- Some tour locations might not be available to see due to city events, construction work, weather events.
- Tour may be canceled if minimum of passengers not met.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-424070P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle/transportation.
- Guided small-group tour of San Diego.
- Professional driver/guide + Commentary and local insights throughout the tour.
- Gratuities.
- Meals & beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with breathing, leg or knee problems. Elderly with walking or health problems. There is a lot of walking on the tour.
- By purchasing tickets you agree to our terms & conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle/transportation
- Guided small-group tour of San Diego
- Professional driver/guide + Commentary and local insights throughout the tour
- Gratuities
- Meals & beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with breathing, leg or knee problems. Elderly with walking or health problems. There is a lot of walking on the tour.
- By purchasing tickets you agree to our terms & conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- No children under age of 5. No infants.
- Some tour locations might not be available to see due to city events, construction work, weather events.
- Tour may be canceled if minimum of passengers not met.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
