Top Activities on the Ground in San Diego

Experience the scenery of downtown San Diego from across the water after you explore the Gaslamp Quarter, USS Midway, and Seaport Village on a fun, electric, open air GoCar ESport by Arcimoto. Then cruise around the highlights of Coronado, the San Diego gem where you'll find pristine beaches, resorts from Hollywood's golden era, and a lively scene of boutiques and eateries. For more than 2 people (1 car), place separate bookings.

Make San Diego your personal game board with a 3-hour smartphone scavenger hunt that leads you through the city’s scenic waterfront, historic sites and atmospheric downtown neighborhoods. Form a team of 2–5 people, then trace a 2.5-mile route through the heart of the city, on foot and using public transit. Solve a series of exciting puzzles and challenges, compare your scores to other teams, and enjoy the freedom to explore San Diego at your own pace, with plenty of time to eat, drink and sightsee. 

Join us for a 2.5 hour guided electric bike tour around the stunning city of San Diego. Beginning from our store location, the first stop on this leisurely tour is the historic Gaslamp Quarter, established in the 1860s and redeveloped in the 1980s. From there, you’ll ride your pedal assist eBikes to the San Diego Bay, where you’ll learn the history of the USS Midway, Billionaire Row, and The Bob Hope Memorial. Our licensed tour guides will then lead you through Balboa Park, measuring just under five kilometers or 1,200 acres. In Balboa Park, you will ride past and learn about the San Diego Zoo, the Spanish Village Art Center, and the famous Casa de Balboa. This city is perfect for animal lovers, beach enthusiasts, and outdoorsy folks! Our guides are happy to take plenty of pictures for you so you can cherish the memories. The tour ends back at our store location on K Street. Please note: there will be a good deal of street riding on this tour.

Learn about San Diego and have a ball doing it. You’ll have an adventure in Balboa Park with your private group with this game which you play on your smartphone. There’s competition involved, since you’ll have clues to solve and challenges to undertake. By the time you’re finished, you'll have had a great time and learned a lot about San Diego, too.

Explore the best eats in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego on a walking tour with an expert guide who shares the inside scoop on the district's hopping restaurant and bar scene. Sample delicious dishes at several eateries, sip drinks, and learn about the history of the district as you discover its latest incarnation as a top nightlife destination. Colorful stories shared by your guide make the history of San Diego come to life on this 2.5-hour tour.

Explore Tijuana, Mexico, without getting lost on this day trip from San Diego, a great choice for first-time visitors. Visit cultural attractions, sample authentic Mexican street food at a sidewalk taco stand, and do some shopping and sightseeing. Opt to walk or take public transportation and experience the city like a local. Your guide can suggest stops and adapt the itinerary to fit the needs of the group.

Spend a few hours relaxing, sunbathing and sightseeing in the placid waters just off San Diego during this 1 or 2 hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully-narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions. Choose between 1 and 2 hour cruise options, offering you two trips to fit your schedule and interests.

See San Diego from a marine vantage point on this 90min harbor cruise, including a look at the marina, seabirds and potential sea lion sightings. Listen to live narration from your captain and enjoy for-purchase snacks from the onboard snack bar.

Explore some of the top highlights of San Diego with your or or two day trolley pass (depending on option selected) for the city’s Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour. Choose your own adventure as you get on and off the trolley at any of the 11 included stops, covering famous sights including the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the Cruise Ship Terminal, Little Italy, and many more. This San Diego trolley tour also features live commentary from the on-board guide during your ride.

Meet some of the world's most exotic animals with your admission ticket to the renowned San Diego Zoo, one of California's top family-friendly attractions. More than 4,000 animals representing 800 species live in this state-of-the-art zoo, including some that are rarely seen at other zoos. Admire the animals and go in-depth during daily keeper talks and guided bus tours. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected. Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

Go whale watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world’s first America’s Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins, and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean.

Watch the sun set over San Diego during an all-inclusive small-group cruise aboard a classic sailboat. Pass landmarks such as the Maritime Museum, Coronado Bridge, and USS Midway, and look for sea lions, dolphins, and other wildlife around San Diego Harbor on the 2.5-hour cruise.

Sail into the setting sun aboard a Catalina style sailboat during this intimate cruise with a small group. Feel like you have the ship all to yourself on this trip that’s limited to just 6 total guests, watching as the last rays of the sun drop into the glistening waves. Enjoy the included beer, soft drinks and snacks during the ride, as well as jackets and wind gear in case you get cold. You can even plug in your own music to add to the fun. Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time.

Spend happy hour on the water during this San Diego sunset cruise. Enjoy views of the water and city skyline as you glide through San Diego Bay.

Ride through Balboa Park and visit the Bea Evenson Fountain and Japanese Friendship Garden Stop and visit the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Air & Space Museum This is a perfect experience for locals and tourists, couples and solo riders, families and friend groups!

San Diego has a great wine scene, and a fun way to explore it is to get there by riding in a motorcycle towncar. This is a private tour, great for family members, partners, and more. Wine tastings will be provided at each venue, and you can also choose to order food if you like (own expense). After this half day tour, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.

Go on a scavenger hunt of San Diego, with an app-led tour from Let’s Roam called Downtown Splendors. You’ll visit some of San Diego’s most popular landmarks and answer trivia questions along the way, so you can get to the next spot. You’ll learn new things about the area, and have fun competing against the other players. Keep this in mind for a bachelorette party.

Explore Coronado Island by bicycle with this small-group bike tour. Your professional guide will take you and your fellow cyclists out along bike paths, showing you scenic beaches and elegant Victorian architecture. You'll even get the chance to see the inspiration for the Wizard of Oz's Yellow Brick Road as you travel along this nearly car-free island.

Explore San Diego's Old Town in a new and engaging way with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Download the game directly to your smartphone, and then follow clues and solve riddles that take you around historic locations like an artisan market, a historic cemetery, the haunted Whaley House, and more. Start and stop the game on your own schedule for a fun and flexible adventure.

Old Road aims to provide fun experiences riding amazing electric bikes to discover the streets of San Diego, including Old Town, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Vacation Island, Sea World, Fiesta Island, Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs, Point Loma, Cabrillo, Coronado Island, Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Little Italy and Hillcrest. Business running by locals looking to offer great memories, through the touristic sights in the area.

Learn about San Diego while joining your friends or family for a scavenger hunt on this 2.5-hour self-guided game in Balboa Park. Combine the fun of the Amazing Race with the information of a 3-hour walking tour as your team uses your own smart phones to play the scavenger hunt. Solve the clues and complete challenges as you make your way among well-known and hidden parts of Balboa Park during the scavenger hunt—an ideal choice for families, friends, or work colleagues visiting San Diego.

Comfortably cover more ground than walking on this fun electric hoverboard lesson and ride along the water near Liberty Station. Go over the “Onewheel” XR electric hoverboard basics with your instructor, learning how to use and ride the board in a safe and effective way. Afterward, ride along a beautiful setting along the water—your hoverboard can reach speeds of 18 mph (29 kph)and has off-road capabilities.

This experience exploring Coronado is unlike any other, on a fat tired Woody beach cruiser with a musical accompaniment as you explore. Your guide will show you all around the island, stopping at the Glorietta Bay Promenade, Coronado Beach, The Coronado Ferry Landing. Your guide will take photos for you if you like.