What to do in San Diego County

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San Diego County travel guide

Pacific Beach Park which includes swimming, rocky coastline and surfing

Most fun & popular experiences in San Diego County

Attractions

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San Diego Zoo
8h
4.6/5
(1,218)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$103per adult
San Diego Zoo
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
1d
4.9/5
(1,184)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$42per adult
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
LEGOLAND® California Resort
1d
4.0/5
(432)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$172per adult
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Go City: San Diego All-Inclusive Pass with 55+ Attractions
1d+
3.5/5
(303)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$173per adult
Go City: San Diego All-Inclusive Pass with 55+ Attractions
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
8h
4.2/5
(313)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$103per adult
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
3h
4.0/5
(1)
Price is NZ$13per adult
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Lockdown- Medieval Escape Room Experience
1h
Price is NZ$64per adult
Lockdown- Medieval Escape Room Experience
Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket
2h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$32per adult
Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket
Lockdown- Western Escape Room Experience
1h
Price is NZ$64per adult
Lockdown- Western Escape Room Experience
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
1h
5.0/5
(2)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$159per traveller
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

History & culture

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USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
1d
4.9/5
(1,184)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$42per adult
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
Brothels, Bites and Booze: A Culinary Tour of San Diego's Questionable Past
2h 30m
4.6/5
(5)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$119per adult
Brothels, Bites and Booze: A Culinary Tour of San Diego's Questionable Past
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
2h
5.0/5
(2)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$100per adult*
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
6h
3.7/5
(8)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$119per adult
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones Culinary Tour of San Diego
2h 30m
4.0/5
(3)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$119per adult
Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones Culinary Tour of San Diego
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
5h
4.4/5
(5)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$96per adult
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour
1h
4.5/5
(4)
Price is NZ$27per adult
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour
Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting
3h
4.4/5
(6)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$112per adult
Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
3h
4.0/5
(1)
Price is NZ$13per adult
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
San Diego Gaslamp District Ghost Tour
1h
3.3/5
(3)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$41per adult
San Diego Gaslamp District Ghost Tour

Wildlife & nature

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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
4h
4.5/5
(40)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$135per adult
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour
1h 30m
4.4/5
(173)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$177per traveller*
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
2h
4.4/5
(76)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$91per adult
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
2h
4.8/5
(7)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$67per adult
Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
4h
3.8/5
(46)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$106per adult
San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
2h 30m+
5.0/5
(13)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$141per adult
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
2h
5.0/5
(4)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$141per adult
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Bachelorette Sailing Party on San Diego Bay up to 12 Guests
2h
5.0/5
(1)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$198per adult
Bachelorette Sailing Party on San Diego Bay up to 12 Guests
Whale Watching and Fishing Combination Excursions
3h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$238per adult*
Whale Watching and Fishing Combination Excursions
Private Family Whale & Dolphin Adventure in San Diego
3h
5.0/5
(2)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$262per adult*
Private Family Whale & Dolphin Adventure in San Diego

Private & custom tours

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Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
2h
5.0/5
(2)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$100per adult*
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country
3h
4.5/5
(29)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$300per traveller
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country
San Diego Ghost Tour - Haunted Pub Crawl
2h
2.6/5
(4)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$80per adult
San Diego Ghost Tour - Haunted Pub Crawl
Family and Private Group Whale and Dolphin Watching
3h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$238per adult*
Family and Private Group Whale and Dolphin Watching
Orange County/Anaheim Resort Private Transfer To or From San Diego, CA.
2h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$472per traveller*
Orange County/Anaheim Resort Private Transfer To or From San Diego, CA.
Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$680per traveller*
Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay
World Crawl San Diego
8h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$134per traveller
World Crawl San Diego
Mountain excursions Coronel hill and Puerto Nuevo Langosta
4h
Price is NZ$72per adult
Mountain excursions Coronel hill and Puerto Nuevo Langosta
riding Horseback riding & the best tacos in Rosarito
2h
5.0/5
(1)
Price is NZ$111per adult
riding Horseback riding & the best tacos in Rosarito
Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta
4h
Price is NZ$136per adult
Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country
3h
4.5/5
(29)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$300per traveller
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country
Flight Experience in San Diego
30m
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$712per adult
Flight Experience in San Diego
Temecula Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to 4 People
4h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,933per traveller*
Temecula Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to 4 People
GPS Talking Tour Cars: San Diego Full Day Tour
5h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$503per adult*
GPS Talking Tour Cars: San Diego Full Day Tour
San Diego GoCar Tour: Early Bird Special
3h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$274per adult*
San Diego GoCar Tour: Early Bird Special
GPS Talking Tour Cars: Point Loma & Beaches Loop
3h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$183per adult*
GPS Talking Tour Cars: Point Loma & Beaches Loop
Laguna Beach: Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$70per traveller*
Laguna Beach: Scavenger Hunt Adventure
GPS Talking Tour Cars: City centre & Gaslamp Loop
1h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$156per adult*
GPS Talking Tour Cars: City centre & Gaslamp Loop
Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry
3h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$206per adult
Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry
From San Diego: Tijuana City Guided Tour and Food Tasting
7h
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$252per adult*
From San Diego: Tijuana City Guided Tour and Food Tasting

Popular places to visit in San Diego County

San Diego Zoo

Admire the animal kingdom in all its fascinating glory at one of America’s largest zoos.

LEGOLAND® California

Kids will see their dreams come to life in this adventure park dedicated to the iconic colourful toy.

Mission Bay

Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.

Mission Beach

Soak up the perfect holiday atmosphere at this enduring, lively seaside village.

SeaWorld

Meet the ocean’s most fascinating creatures face to face at this exhilarating and informative aquatic attraction.

Balboa Park

Discover endless entertainment possibilities in San Diego’s world-famous urban park.

La Jolla Cove

Discover beautiful beaches and fabulous entertainment in this glamorous oceanfront village.

What to do in San Diego County

Visit San Diego County

Most fun & popular experiences in San Diego County

Attractions

San Diego Zoo

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Go City: San Diego All-Inclusive Pass with 55+ Attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Lockdown- Medieval Escape Room Experience

Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket

Lockdown- Western Escape Room Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

History & culture

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

Brothels, Bites and Booze: A Culinary Tour of San Diego's Questionable Past

Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones Culinary Tour of San Diego

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

San Diego Gaslamp District Ghost Tour

Wildlife & nature

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Bachelorette Sailing Party on San Diego Bay up to 12 Guests

Whale Watching and Fishing Combination Excursions

Private Family Whale & Dolphin Adventure in San Diego

Private & custom tours

Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country

San Diego Ghost Tour - Haunted Pub Crawl

Family and Private Group Whale and Dolphin Watching

Orange County/Anaheim Resort Private Transfer To or From San Diego, CA.

Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay

World Crawl San Diego

Mountain excursions Coronel hill and Puerto Nuevo Langosta

riding Horseback riding & the best tacos in Rosarito

Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country

Flight Experience in San Diego

Temecula Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to 4 People

GPS Talking Tour Cars: San Diego Full Day Tour

San Diego GoCar Tour: Early Bird Special

GPS Talking Tour Cars: Point Loma & Beaches Loop

Laguna Beach: Scavenger Hunt Adventure

GPS Talking Tour Cars: City centre & Gaslamp Loop

Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry

From San Diego: Tijuana City Guided Tour and Food Tasting

Popular places to visit in San Diego County

San Diego Zoo

LEGOLAND® California

Mission Bay

Mission Beach

SeaWorld

Balboa Park

La Jolla Cove

Day trip destinations from San Diego County

San Diego

Tijuana

Coronado

Borrego Springs

El Cajon

San Clemente

Solana Beach

Chula Vista