Outdoor Activities in San Diego

Sunset Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay | Champagne Included (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h 30 min

What makes this experience truly special is the blend of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere without the feel of a large group tour. You will be sailing aboard a beautifully crafted French yacht designed for luxury cruising. With limited capacity on board there is plenty of space to move freely, unwind on deck and enjoy a more personal unhurried sail across San Diego Bay. Your captain Dylan is friendly knowledgeable and passionate about sailing the bay. He creates a warm easygoing environment while maintaining professional seamanship and attentive hospitality. Whether you would like to learn about sailing, take the helm, sip a glass of wine or simply relax and enjoy the views. Every sail feels thoughtfully curated and designed to feel less like a tour and more like being welcomed aboard a beautiful yacht for a memorable day on the water.

Private Morning Sail in San Diego up to 12 guests $975 (opens in a new tab)

33 2 h 30 min

This private morning sail is a great way to start the day. Mornings are best to go see San Diego's wildlife because there is little wind and few waves, allowing us to easily cross over to Point Loma. The bay will most likely have a calm gentle surface, allowing us to go with our motor with minimal leaning. Sea Monkey Adventures is a Family oriented sailing tour that places quality family time in its core mission. We aim to help families set aside time to prioritize time together, where they can talk, laugh, catch up with each other and create lasting memories.

Free cancellation

The Gaslamp E-Bike Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h

Come experience the thrill of riding an electric bike while taking in dramatic bay and breathtaking city skyline views on our MOST POPULAR e-bike tour in San Diego. Over the course of a leisurely two hours, you will explore the stunning our boardwalk along the Embarcadero, The Historic Gaslamp Quarter, & beautiful Balboa Park too.

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour (opens in a new tab)

16 3 h – 6 h

Explore San Diego’s coastline in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive, combining directions with local stories, history, and recommendations. Start at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and follow the coast through La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Ocean Beach to Cabrillo National Monument. Stop whenever you like for beaches, photos, scenic viewpoints, food, or a break. Along the way, see highlights including the Torrey Pines Gliderport, La Jolla Cove, Mount Soledad, and Sunset Cliffs while hearing local stories, history, and recommendations. This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule, whether you want to stop frequently or enjoy the drive straight through. For the best experience, plan to start earlier in the day to avoid heavier southbound traffic. And don’t forget, one purchase covers everyone in your vehicle.

Free cancellation

Private Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay with Champagne (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

What makes this experience truly unique is the combination of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. You will be sailing aboard a beautifully crafted French yacht, designed for comfort, performance, and elegance, and reserved exclusively for your small private group. With fewer guests on board, there is plenty of space to unwind, move freely around the deck, and enjoy a more personal, unrushed experience on the water. Your captain, Dylan, is friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sailing the San Diego Bay. He creates an easygoing, welcoming atmosphere while maintaining professional seamanship and attentive hospitality. Whether you would like to learn about sailing, take the helm, relax with a glass of wine, or celebrate a special occasion, the experience is tailored to your group. Every sail is unhurried, personal, and designed to feel less like a tour and more like having your own private yacht for the day.

Free cancellation

Coronado Bike Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 1 h 30 min

This leisurely bike tour takes riders through the bike-friendly city of Coronado on terrain so flat your pedals will nearly rotate themselves. Enjoy this magnificent tour under the graceful Coronado Bridge, past the historic Hotel del Coronado and Glorietta Bay. Check out the Naval Amphibious Base, the Silver Strand, Orange Avenue and Ferry Landing. This tour is great for beginning bikers, as well as first time visitors as they experience an exciting sight seeing tour that covers more of the island than even the locals know about.

Private La Jolla Tour by Sidecar (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h – 4 h

Join us for a unique, private adventure of La Jolla, with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the past & present of “the Jewel”, cruising the coast lazily in style! It's safe, it's fun, & it's an unforgettable experience of a lifetime! With Pegasus Sidecar Tours, your private driver and guide will take you on a tour around the beautiful La Jolla area in our top-of-the-line 3-person sidecar rigs. This means 2 passengers can sit in the sidecar, and a third behind your personal driver and guide. Our helmets are equipped with industry leading SENA communication system offering 4-person HD audio connectivity, so you can talk directly with one another & with the guide during the entire tour. Pets are also welcome to come along for the ride! There is even a convertible top that can enclose the sidecar in case (by some rare chance in San Diego) it rains.Tours are private & highly customizable. Let's cruise the Golden Coast! Please call in advance to confirm availability!

Free cancellation

eFoil Surf Experience with Video Package. 2-Hours on LIFT5/LIFTX (opens in a new tab)

9 2 h

At Aqua Foils, we exclusively employ the finest and most advanced eFoil technology, as well as cutting-edge safety and communication equipment. Our choice, the LIFT eFoil, guarantees an epic and incredibly smooth flying experience that you won't forget. Our instruction approach is world-class, characterized by a blend of humor and a relaxed atmosphere, ensuring you feel at ease while flying with us.

Free cancellation

1 Day Adult Surf Retreat in San Diego (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The surf retreat will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!

Free cancellation

Sunset Sailing Tour of San Diego Bay up to 6 Guests (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

A Sunset Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay is an awesome way to spend the day sightseeing in beautiful San Diego. Pacifica Sailing Charters offers several different types of sunset sailing charters and boat tours. Our sunset sailing charters and boat tours take you on an exciting tour of San Diego Bay. Book a sunset sailing boat charter and stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, A sunset sailing boat tour on San Diego Bay with Pacifica Sailing Charters is the perfect sailing experience for you and your guests. With over 20 years of boating on San Diego Bay and the waters surrounding the San Diego harbor, our sunset boat charters and sunset sailing boat tours are rated #1 on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.

GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: Downtown & Gaslamp (opens in a new tab)

29 1 h

GoCar, The Cure for the Common Tour®, lets you experience the beauty of San Diego and visit places tour buses cannot go – all at your own pace! The first GoCar San Diego harbor tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and fall of San Diego’s Italian population, your tour continues past the maritime history museum, the USS Midway, and into beautiful Seaport Village. You also get to travel past Horton Plaza which just begs be visited again after the tour ends. After Horton Plaza, you make your way into the heart of San Diego, with a quick loop around the Home of San Diego Padres, and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, which after its reinvention is MUCH more family friendly then it used to be. As you leave the Gaslamp Quarter you will enter Banker’s Hill with is unique shops, also borders the always beautiful Balboa Park. *IF BOOKING MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE ORDERS.

Free cancellation

Premier Whale and Dolphin Watching (opens in a new tab)

5 3 h 30 min

San Diego whale watching goes beyond the shoreline on a half-day shared trip capped at six travelers. Captains track migration patterns while you watch for blue whales, breaches, tail slaps, and playful pods. The extended time gives you a wider window for sightings when blue whales migrate farther offshore, with June through September recommended for blue whale sightings.

Learn to Paraglide with San Diego Paragliding School (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Experience one of San Diego’s most rare experiences and an opportunity to see San Diego from an entirely new perspective! Fly with the birds and check off that bucket list item

San Diego: 3-Hour Sunset Cliffs and Beaches E-Sport Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h

Drive your GoCar, the world’s first storytelling car to historic Little Italy, part of San Diego’s Old Town you will see a melting pot of Mexican and Western cultures mixed together. Heading out from Old Town San Diego you will be guided to Point Loma, towards Liberty Station, which was a Naval Training Center but closed in 1997. It was then repurposed into a mixed development of homes, recreational centers, and hotels. From Liberty Station, your GoCar will guide you to Shelter Island where you will see the majestic view of the Attack Submarine Base. Then proceed to Cabrillo National Monument and the Point Loma Ecological Preserve and view the old lighthouse that stood watch back in the day. As you pass the tide pools it is highly recommended that you stop and see all the aquatic life. Finish your tour by passing by the romantic Sunset Cliffs where many eccentric Ocean Beach Homes and private quaint shops with little to no chain businesses are on the site.

Free cancellation

Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour (opens in a new tab)

4 4 h

Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own GPS guided storytelling scooter. This combo land sea adventure makes for the perfect day in San Diego. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day. Just book the day and time of the speedboat portion you want online and call the number above to book your scooter tour. After your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation. All tours are subject to weather, sea conditions, and operational circumstances. If a tour cannot operate due to unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule or provide an alternative, subject to availability. If no alternative is available, a refund will be provided according to the operator’s cancellation policy.

Free cancellation

2 Hour Whale Watching Kayak Tour for Two (opens in a new tab)

9 2 h

The 2 Hour Whale Watch Kayaking Tour offers the chance to safely view migrating gray whales via kayak in their natural habitat. Each tour is lead by experienced guide(s) who ensure participants safely navigate the coastal waters with the potential to see different types of marine life that inhabit one of the highest concentrations of sea-life in all of California. Our guides are there to make sure you have the most intimate and amazing experience. Part of that is a strict adherence to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Ocean Etiquette Guidelines established by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In accordance with the laws and guidelines, we remain at least 100 yards away from whales and 50 yards away from dolphins. We avoid following behind or directly approaching in front of these animals. By following these guidelines, we ensure that we are safe, do not disturb these amazing creatures of the sea and have a wondrous experience.

2 Day Adult Surf Retreat in San Diego (opens in a new tab)

1 2 days

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The adult surf retreat will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!

Free cancellation

Outdoor Escape Room in San Diego - Little Italy (opens in a new tab)

21 2 h

An immersive clue-solving adventure around San Diego's Little Italy. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

San Diego Off-Road Jeep Adventure: Private Half Day Trip (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Explore San Diego like never before with a private half-day off-road adventure in a fully equipped Jeep. Navigate through rugged backcountry trails, soak in coastal overlooks, and discover hidden scenic routes, all tailored to your group's interests and pace. Led by an experienced guide, this unforgettable journey allows you to drive through stunning landscapes, from ocean views to elevated mountain trails and desert escapes. It's the perfect way to create lasting memories with friends or family while experiencing the diverse beauty of San Diego.

Free cancellation

San Diego Coastal Highlights Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Experience the best of San Diego’s coastline on a private sightseeing ride featuring stunning ocean views, charming seaside communities, and iconic landmarks. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, who will share local insights and recommendations along the way. Begin at La Jolla Cove, known for its dramatic cliffs, coastal wildlife, and Pacific views. Continue to Children’s Pool Beach, famous for its marine life, then head to Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial for panoramic views of the city and coastline. Next, relax at Coronado Beach, one of California’s most beautiful beaches, before visiting the historic Hotel del Coronado, a legendary beachfront landmark. This flexible, door-to-door experience is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed introduction to San Diego’s coastal beauty, with the comfort and convenience of private transportation.

Free cancellation