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by TourGuideTimGoCar GPS Guided Tours
Location: Downtown San Diego (Little Italy), Old Town
Open Daily: 8:30AM – 5PM
Cost: $49 and Up
Features: Two-Seat Fun Car Rental That Tells the Story of San Diego While You Tour the Town
Architectural Tours of San Diego
Location: Downtown San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter), Balboa Park
Schedule: 10AM on Select Saturdays
Cost: $15 ($8 for Students and Military Members)
Features: Two-Hour Walking Tours Around Notable San Diego Development Areas and Architecture
Ocean & Bay Adventures with Seaforth Boat Rentals
Locations: Downtown San Diego (Marina District); Mission Bay (7 miles / 10 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego); and Coronado (6 miles / 15 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)
Features: Sailing Tours; Fishing Trips; Wakeboard Instruction; Power Boat Rides on San Diego Bay; Rentals for Boats, Jet-Skis, Kayaks, and Canoes.
Information for Foreign Visitors in San Diego
There are many resources for foreign visitors in San Diego. While traveling far from home, take comfort that there are many people from your country who now live in San Diego. They host cultural events and provide San Diego resources for fellow emigrants and visitors to San Diego.
You can find San Diego resources from the internet links below to help make you feel at home or find assistance if you need help. Come visit San Diego. It is a great international city where you will feel welcome and experience travel that you will remember for a lifetime.
Converting Currency in San Diego
There are several locations where foreign visitors can convert currency in San Diego. The main currency exchange company in San Diego is Travelex, the world’s largest retail operator. There are two locations at the San Diego Airport and several more throughout San Diego County. Their details and a currency converter are provided below.
San Diego Greyhound Stations
Greyhound offers five full service stations throughout San Diego County, including access to the beaches, international border, and major tourist attractions. Details on the Greyhound Stations, including Google Maps, other transit services, and nearby attractions are noted below.
Pedicab Tours Around San Diego
A pedicab is a three or four wheeled bicycle carriage usually powered by a college student, many of whom are visiting from overseas. The pedicabs can generally carry two to four guests. They are a great option for getting around the crowded Gaslamp Quarter and East Village streets on weekend evenings. They are also a good choice to take to the San Diego Padres baseball games at Petco Park. You will see them around the downtown area and at major events. Cost depends on the number of passengers and generally ranges from $15 – $30 for a mile ride. You can also call one of the pedicab companies listed below to arrange for a tour.
Tour San Diego at a Leisurely Pace on a Segway
A Segway is a personal transport vehicle. As long as you can stand comfortably, your motorized Segway will take you around town at about 6 – 9 mph. You can take a guided tour on Segways around San Diego or rent them for your own use. Listed below are the local Segway companies and the tours they offer.
International Visitor Information Center
Location: Downtown San Diego
Hours: Generally open 9AM – 5PM during the Summer and 9AM – 4PM during the Winter
Services: Professionally trained staff and volunteers to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets. (Great Deals on SeaWorld 2-Day Tickets and LEGOLAND Adult Tickets. Other tickets are generally $1 – $2 off standard or upgraded admission prices.)
Host: San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Printable San Diego Visitor Planning Guide – 175 pages.
Google Map
Taking Pictures in San Diego / Photography Help
Features: Get your cameras ready for taking lots of pictures in San Diego County. Learn what to expect, where to look for great photo opportunities, and where to go to address any camera problems you may have while visiting San Diego.
San Diego Amtrak Stations
AMTRAK offers four train stations in San Diego County. All are located near the coastline and major tourist attractions. They all provide service for AMTRAK’s Pacific Surfliner. Details on the AMTRAK Stations, including Google Maps, and what to expect on the beautiful ride to San Diego are noted below.
San Diego Weather Forecasts
Find the current weather conditions and forecast for the area of San Diego you will be visiting today. If you are making your first visit to San Diego, you should learn more about San Diego weather so you are prepared for your trip. For example, you will want to bring a light jacket or windbreaker if you plan to watch a baseball game downtown, especially if you are visiting from an area where you are used to a lot of heat and humidity.
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