10 Day Trips from in San Diego That You Shouldn't Miss

February 1, 2022 Harland Bartelt

San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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1. Crawling Craft Brew Tijuana: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego

Baja Mex Trolley, 727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA Border Tours
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We visit if you can 6 breweries, with the best craft beer of Mexico, We only mention some in the itinerary, There is no better way to demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between San Diego and Tijuana, than with the craft beer movement.

Inclusions: 1 Beer Flights or Pints on each Brewery, 2 Mexican Meals and Drinks, Local guide, Round Transportation

Exclusions: Extra Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Extra Food and drinks, Tip for local guide

Reviewed By philomenak40

The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.

2. Exclusive: San Diego Harbor Speed Boat, Electric Scooter and USS Midway Tour

1450 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
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On this exclusive tour, you will be guided around the San Diego Harbor by boat, electric scooter and on foot to take in the best San Diego has to offer. First, you’ll navigate and captain your own speed boat while following a trained and knowledgeable guide in a different boat. After you take in the beautiful sights from the bay, you'll pick up your electric scooter at a nearby location and head toward the USS Midway. Admission to the USS Midway is included and re-entry is available the rest of the day.

Inclusions: Fully guided and narrated tour, Electric Scooter tour including use of scooter and helmet, Boat tour including use of US Coast Guard-approved life jacket, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Parking, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop-off

Reviewed By Kyle R

Decent informative tour overall. However, my scooters GPS and audio cut out halfway through the tour. My wife’s scooter worked the whole time, but kind of a bumpy ride and sometimes hard to hear audio over traffic. It was a good introduction to San Diego, but would have liked more time then the designated 1h time slot. (Took 1.5h start to finish without stopping). We did turn a lot of heads around the city and get asked questions about the cool, big wheeled scooters.

3. Taco Tuesday hop in Tijuana from San Diego

Baja Mex Trolley, 727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA Border Tours
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What better way to celebrate your Taco Tuesdays than tasting the Real Mexican Tacos in Mexico. This experience will most like be for does in love with tacos and there varieties. In between we visit museums so you can know history of Tijuana

Inclusions: 1 Local Personalized Guide, Breakfast - 1 Taco of Birria (Best Mexican Breakfast), Dinner - 1 Carne Asada and Adobada Tacos, Food and drinks, Lunch - 1 Taco of Sea Food Mexican Style, Round Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By philomenak40

The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.

4. Rosarito like a local Day trip from San Diego

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Visit Rosarito Baja from San Diego, come and taste the sea food of this village in Rosarito and walk along the beach.

Inclusions: 1 Alcohol Drink, 1 Horse Back Riding, 1 Local Personalized Guide, 1 Mexican Lunch and Drink, Round Transportation

Exclusions: Tip for the Guide

Reviewed By philomenak40

The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.

5. The San Diego Tour: La Jolla, Old Town, Gaslamp, Coronado Island -from San Diego

San Diego Santa Fe Depot, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Best Coast Tours
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Come join us 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 and we want to show you the best of it on our sightseeing tour of San Diego! 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. From our Best Coast Tours family to yours, come cruise with the Best!

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By rjma15

Nobody knows San Diego better than tour operator, Joseph! Animated presentation held our attention all day long. Whether you are a local or a first time visitor, put this tour in your bucket list. You won’t regret it!!!

6. Chauffeured Vineyard Adventure to local San Diego vineyards

San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
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Join us for a VIP tasty adventure - It's a perfect afternoon of fun for all wine lovers! Available Wednesdays-Sundays UNTIL SELL OUT! (Pick-up time is approx. between 10:30am and 11:45am and drop off approx. 6pm. (One hour later on Weekdays.) * Voted #1 for Food and Drink on TripAdvisor, we’ve delighted tens of thousands of guests each year since 2010. With 1,000+ TripAdvisor 5-STAR reviews, you can be assured you will receive first-class VIP treatment! * You get an expert local guide guiding you on the optimal schedule so as you can taste and enjoy the most! * Our team has tasted at most of the wineries in San Diego (about 100 of them!) as well as extensively throughout Napa and Europe so you can be assured that we’ll take you to San Diego's finest wine tasting establishments. Note: *Tours are subject to availability at time of booking. *Above offerings, tour stops, tour length, and prices are subject to change. *Above pricing does not include tour guide gratuity.

Inclusions: Ample tastings at two (2) custom-appointed wineries., Door-to-door transportation (from most San Diego, La Jolla, and Coronado locations)., Tour led by a expert guide with over two decades of experience in the wine industry., Delicious artisan charcuterie platter., Wine and CHOCOLATE!, Wine tasting appreciation presentation - learn how to taste wine like the pros., Guided winery tour with interactive vineyard walk. , Entertaining commentary on the history of wine, food and wine pairing, and wine etiquette., Gourmet hand-tossed pizza and fresh salad all under the care of your knowledgeable tour guide.

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Reviewed By drewbelinsky

I would highly recommend this wine tour and make sure to ask for Paris as the guide, he made the tour unbelievable

7. Full-Day Wine and Tastings Tour in Valle De Guadalupe

499 Virginia Ave, San Diego, CA 92173, USA Baja Society Tours
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Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler and The LA Times agree: Valle de Guadelupe is "The Napa Valley of Mexico." One of the continent's oldest wine-producing regions, "La Ruta del Vino" (Road of Wine) boasts lush landscapes, a distinct oenophile culture, and a famed-yet-laid-back culinary journey that will feed your wanderlust. This tour experience offers meals (including appetizers), transportation and wine tastings at boutique wineries in Valle De Guadalupe wine country. Just steps from the San Diego border, our expert guides will whisk you through immigration and aboard an air-conditioned bus. Sip on ice-cold cerveza's while you take in the views -- 90 miles of rugged mountains, cascading coastline and sapphire seas. We promise that this Baja Wine experience will have you buzzing for weeks to come.

Inclusions: Three boutique wineries (12-14 premium wine tastings), Farm-to-table lunch with appetizer and alcoholic drink, Air-conditioned vehicle, Water and Beer available, Expert Tour Guide, Taco Stop in Rosarito (2 tacos and a small beverage)

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Reviewed By Aysazimi

Ryan is wonderful!! He was able to plan and coordinate the perfect, personalized day at Valle with a fantastic, reliable driver—Mesac. Mesac took great care of myself and my friends throughout the day. I have recommended Baja Society Tours to all my friends and can’t wait to use them again!

8. San Diego Private Tour

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Perfect to explore the southern city of California in a day and have a feel of the Mexican influence.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

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Reviewed By tammybX759QP

Saw many points of interest in a day. The Hollywood sign was very cool. Vincent was very nice and knowledgeable.

9. Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

4005 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA Baja California Wine Tours
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We offer the best wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three artisan wine makers in the heart of the valley where you will enjoy tastings of delicious reds, whites and roses. You will experience a tour of the wine making process and enjoy a succulent BajaMed style lunch at Finca Altozano. Tour starts at 9:00am and back in San Diego by 7:30pm. Times are approximations, wineries and restaurant subject to change based on availability and weather conditions. This is a Private tour. You will have a private van for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four passengers per booking needed. Due to covid-19 we are not running public tours, only private tours. Public tours will resume after January, 2021.

Inclusions: Enjoy a delicious farm to table BajaMed five course lunch at Finca Altozano by famous chef Javier Plascencia., Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tastings and tour of the wine making process.

Exclusions: Drinks during lunch and gratuities.

Reviewed By Geebler

Mario was very knowledgeable in showing us some sights in Tijuana. The mescal, beer and taco tastings were fantastic. I especially enjoyed walking around the markets. I recommend Mario and his tours. I hope to do a wine tour in the future.

10. Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

4005 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA Baja California Wine Tours
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If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the city while walking the main streets of Tijuana while interacting with locals at the city market, museum and Avenida Revolucion. Visit the infamous Trump's wall and enjoy some time at the beach. Try local craft beer, Tequila and Mescal. Visit the Caesars restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented and have free time for curios shopping. Also learn about the culture at the CECUT center and botanical gardens in Zona Rio. And for lunch, enjoy the real Mexican tacos with lots of guacamole and salsa! You will have a private vehicle for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four people per booking needed.

Inclusions: Traditional Mexian Tacos for lunch with beverage included. You have the option to eat the Caesar's salad but you pay that out of pocket., Air-conditioned vehicle, Craft Beer or Tequila tastings included. Choose from trying tequila and mezcal from Jalisco or go for the craft beer from Ensenada and Tijuana.

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Reviewed By C5615TPsylviah

We had an awesome time on this tour. Mario was amazing. From the initial booking to the actual tour, he took care of all the details, answered my many questions and kept all of us on track during the tour. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and everything was perfect. I would highly recommend this company. We enjoyed 3 wineries plus lunch. We felt safe the entire time and would definitely do this again.

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