2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park
Overview
This is a must-do tour for the young and young at heart! Drive your GoCar to San Diego’s signature sights like Balboa Park, Downtown and the Embarcadero - San Diego's waterfront district. At Balboa Park, marvel at the Spanish Renaissance Architecture or visit one of the many museums. Continue to Downtown San Diego and see the historic Maritime Museum and USS Midway. A GoCar is the most fun way to explore these diverse areas, at your own pace with GPS directions and commentary to keep you entertained along the way!
What's Included
- Map
- Tank of gas
- Rental of GPS touring car
- Rider orientation
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
- Helmets
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
3918 Mason Street
San Diego, CA 92110, 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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Little Italy (pass by)
Maritime Museum of San Diego (pass by)
USS Midway Museum (pass by)
Seaport Village (pass by)
Petco Park (pass by)
Balboa Park (pass by)
San Diego Zoo (pass by)
Gaslamp Quarter (pass by)
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver's License Required and be 21+ to Drive
- Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available upon request at check-in and costs approximately $19
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-3871P10
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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).
- Map.
- Tank of gas.
- Rental of GPS touring car.
- Rider orientation.
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling.
- Helmets.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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 7..
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 2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park 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
- Map
- Tank of gas
- Rental of GPS touring car
- Rider orientation
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
- Helmets
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver's License Required and be 21+ to Drive
- Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available upon request at check-in and costs approximately $19
