View Attractions Related to: Embarcadero South / Marina
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.
The New Childrens Museum
Location: Downtown San Diego (Marina District)
Open Daily: 10AM – 4PM (Times May Vary by Occasion); Closed Wednesdays
Cost: $10 ($5 for Seniors 65+). Parking Costs Extra.
Features: This Leading-Edge, Interactive Children’s Museum Encourages Kids of All Ages to Think, Play, and Create.
Asian Pacific Historic District Tours
Location: Downtown San Diego (Marina District)
Tours: 2nd Saturday of Each Month at 11AM. Cost: $2. Self-Guided Tours Also Available.
Farmers Market: Sunday Mornings from 9AM – 12PM
Features: Tour the Original Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Hawaiian Communities in Downtown San Diego; Pick-up Unique Items at the Asian Bazaar and Farmers Market.
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Location: Downtown San Diego (Marina District)
Open Daily: 10:30AM – 4PM (Opens at 12PM on Sundays); Closed on Mondays.
Cost: $2
Features: Chinese Artifacts left by those who came to San Diego in the mid-to-late 19th Century to work in Gold Mines, build Railroads, and fish for Tuna; Chinese Garden with Koi Pond; Exhibitions
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.
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.