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Best Family Activities in San Diego

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San Diego Harbor Cruise
2h

San Diego Harbor Cruise

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline.

  • 4.5★ · 3219 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $37 a person
1h 45m

San Diego Seal Tour

Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic enchantment.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $56 a person
2h

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City".

  • 4.7★ · 2755 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $57 a person
Cruise underneath the Coronado Bridge
2h 30m

San Diego Harbor Cruise on the Largest Catamaran in San Diego

Enjoy a San Diego harbor cruise on San Diego's largest and newest catamaran yacht.

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From $55 a person
2h 30m

Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard our mono-hull sailboat, perfect for up to six passengers.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $119 a person
1h 30m

San Juan: Kids and Family Snorkeling with Complimentary Videos

Experience the magic of snorkeling with your kids and family, where every moment is crafted to delight and educate young explorers.

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From $40 a person
Explore the beauty of San Diego Bay on sun-shaded and comfortable pedal boats! We will cruise as a group, and our guide will share great tips about the area with the group and capture lovely photos.
1h

Pedal Boat rental in hidden part of San Diego Bay! Family fun

Located on Shelter Island, a well-known area of San Diego where some of the best seafood restaurants and fishing landings are located.

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From $49 a person
1h 45m

San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

While you’re in port in San Diego, explore the city by both land and sea on the San Diego Seal Tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $56 a person
Easy, relaxed walk with frequent stops. Perfect for large groups.
2h

San Diego Pizza & Gelato Walking Tour in Little Italy Small Group

Eat your way through San Diego’s Little Italy on this small-group walking tour featuring authentic pizza slices, creamy gelato, and insider tips from a local foodie guide.

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From $80 a person
1h 30m

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour.

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From $37 a person
2h to 3h

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–3 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego.

  • 4.6★ · 1709 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $71 a person
3h

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels.

  • Free cancellation
  • Half-day
From $126 a person
30 min

Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted!

  • Free cancellation
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From $20 a person
1h to 4h

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $78 a person
Breaching Humpback!
4h

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $85 a person
30 min

San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

A boat ride on San Diego Bay is lovely, but an exhilarating ride on a dual-engine jet boat is an experience to remember.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $45 a person
2h

Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More

Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $85 a person
2h

Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from the water.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $109 a person
USS Midway at night
1h 30m

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego is known for its stunning beaches and sunny days, but on this Trolley tour, you will get the chance to see this city from a unique and lesser known perspective—at night!

  • Free cancellation
  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $44 a person
1h 15m

Dinos Alive: Immersive Dinosaur Experience San Diego

Dinos Alive invites you to step into a captivating world of dinosaurs, where life-sized animatronic replicas bring these ancient giants back to life.

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From $26 a person
1 min to 1h 30m

Museum of Illusions San Diego Admission Ticket

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions San Diego.

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  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $35 a person
2h

Daytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline

Set sail with your Captain aboard our sail yacht and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on thisfamily-friendly sailing experience.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
1h 30m

Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego

Have you ever wanted to be ghosthunter just like you see on the popular television shows?

  • Free cancellation
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From $55 a person
1h

1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

This GPS guided scooter 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,...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $92 a person

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