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by TourGuideTimBeautiful Stroll Along San Diego Bay
Location: Downtown San Diego (From the San Diego Convention Center to the Airport)
Hours: Always Open
Things to Do & See: Enjoy the Views of San Diego Harbor and Skyline while walking several miles along the waterfront, visiting world-class attractions, dining at restaurants, shopping in unique stores, looking at artwork, and people watching. You can also ride an Antique Carousel or take a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride.
San Diego Maritime Museum
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Open Daily: 9AM – 8PM (9PM during Summer)
Cost: $16 ($8 for Kids ages 3-12 and $13 for Students, Military, and Seniors 62+). Parking Costs Extra.
Features: Oldest Active Ship in the World; National Historic Landmarks; U.S. & Soviet Submarines; Nine Maritime Exhibitions, Ships used in the Movies Amistad & Master and Commander; Sailing Adventures.
Port of San Diego Art Collections
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Hours: Year-Round
Cost: Free
Features: A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military; Over 30 Large Pieces of Art Along the San Diego Waterfront
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Open Daily: Entrance Allowed 10AM – 4PM (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Cost: $20 ($10 for Kids ages 6-12 and $17 for Seniors 62+). Parking Costs Extra.
Features: USS Midway – Longest Serving Aircraft Carrier in U.S. Naval History; Over 40 Exhibits, including Fighter Planes; Simulator Rides
San Diego Harbor Cruises
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Harbor Tours Start: 10AM – 4:15PM (5:30 PM during Summer).
Cost: $20+ ($10+ for Kids ages 4-12 and $18+ for Seniors 55 and over)
Features: Take a cruise on San Diego Harbor, the most beautiful harbor in America. Enjoy breathtaking views of the downtown San Diego Skyline while passing by Yachts, Sailboats, Naval Warships, and Seals. Whale-watching, Brunch and Dinner Cruises, and Yacht Charters also available.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Locations: Downtown San Diego (Columbia District) & La Jolla (14 Miles North of Downtown)
Open Daily: 11AM – 5PM (7PM on 3rd Thursdays of the Month); Closed Wednesdays
Cost: $10 ($5 for Seniors & Military; Free for Ages 25 and Under)
Features: World Class Contemporary Art Exhibitions, Films, Lectures, and Events.
World’s Largest Yachts in San Diego
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
When: Varies Throughout the Year
Cost: Free To Look
Features: The Most Luxurious Mega Yachts in the World
Cruise Ships Departing from San Diego
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
When: Varies Throughout the Year
Cost: Free To Look
Features: See the World’s Best Known Cruise Ships Depart for Ports-of-Call in Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, South America, Asia, and Australia.
Seaport Village
Location: Downtown San Diego (Between North & South Embarcaderos)
Open Daily: 10AM – 9PM (10PM during Summer)
Features: Great Area to Shop for Souvenirs and Unique Gifts, Enjoy the Views of San Diego Harbor, Eat, and People Watch; Ride an Antique Carousel or take a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Around San Diego
Unfortunately, the Cinderella Carriage Company closed down but hopefully somebody reading this will be inspired to start something similar as we receive a number of requests looking for an alternative.
San Diego has the perfect climate for enjoying the outdoors. You can celebrate the beauty of San Diego with a loved one by taking a horse-drawn carriage tour of downtown San Diego.
Wheel Fun Rentals
Location: Balboa Park, Downtown along San Diego Bay, Coronado, Oceanside
Open Daily: Each Location is Open Year-Round but offer Different Hours
Cost: $20+ per Hour for Surreys and $10+ per Hour for Bicycles.
Features: Bicycle and Surrey Rentals for the Whole Family. Surreys can seat up to 6 Adults and 2 Small Children.
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.
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