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Discover San Diego's Beaches: Private Driving Tour

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Overview

With 266 days of golden sunshine a year, San Diego has bright skies and a mild climate benefit with gentle ocean breezes mitigating the heat.

Stretching from Oceanside to the Mexican border and from the beach east into Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Cleveland National Forest, San Diego’s 70 miles of picturesque coastline boasts 33 gorgeous sandy beaches. Rugged bays and tide pools teem with barnacles, crabs and sea urchins and are home to seals and sea lions, while dolphins, whales and turtles can be spotted in open water.

Each beach has its own distinct Southern California beach culture, from skaters on boardwalks to palm-hemmed secluded sands and laid-back hang-outs where surfers rule the waves. Your Private Tour of the San Diego Coast and Beaches takes you straight to the finest coastal stretches to discover the heart and soul of the city where, literally, life's a beach.

What's Included

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Private transportation including hotel pick-up and drop-off (if centrally located)
  • A friendly, professional English-speaking driver guide for your own private group
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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100 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101, USA

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San Diego
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La Jolla Cove

Begin your day at La Jolla Cove, where you will see active marine life.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soledad Mountain

Enjoy spectacular views from Soledad Mountain, from which you can see Mission Bay, downtown, and Tijuana Beach.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pacific Beach

Visit Pacific and Ocean beaches, where you will begin to see how each beach town has its own communal vibe.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Enjoy breathtaking scenery at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coronado Island

Venture to Coronado Island, where you will take a stroll, and even see the famed and haunted Hotel Del.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seaport Village

Finish your tour with a stroll around scenic Seaport Village, where you will be able to see the US Navy hard at work, and see how large an aircraft carrier is from the port.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover San Diego’s Beaches: Private Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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