With so much to see and do in San Diego, deciding which attractions to visit can be a challenge. We’ve rounded up the top San Diego attractions and have made it easy to book everything you want to see in one place. And we have some of the best deals online. So from Legoland California to the San Diego Zoo, you can find the best prices on attractions and book with ease using Tripster.
Disneyland® Resort is a California staple featuring two theme parks, three hotels, and the Downtown Disney Area. Both children and adults can experience the magic of classic Disney fairytale character meet-and-greets, enchanting rides, spectacular parades, nightly fireworks, themed dining and much more at Disneyland Park, or newer Pixar favorites at Disney California Adventure Park.
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An original theme park with more than 165 rides, shows, and attractions, plus fun shops and delicious dining, Knott’s Berry Farm® is an exciting destination for all traveler types. Featuring roller coasters like Silver Bullet® and Xcelerator, thrill rides like Supreme Scream and La Revolucion, children’s attractions like Balloon Race and Flying Ace, and much more, this one-of-a-kind amusement park is great for everyone.
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With more than 60 thrilling rides and attractions themed after the popular LEGO® children’s toy, LEGOLAND® California Resort is the perfect theme park for kids and parents to experience together. Guests can explore creatively designed areas, including Dino Island, Castle Hill, Imagination Zone, Miniland USA, DUPLO® Village and LEGOLAND® WATER PARK, as well as themed shopping and dining venues.
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Entertaining and educating families for over 100 years, the San Diego Zoo offers a 100-acre home for 4,000+ rare and endangered creatures of more than 650 species, as well as more than 700,000 exotic plants. Guests can enjoy exciting tours, interactive play areas, upbeat live performances, 4-D theater shows, up-close views of exotic animals and an Australian experience—Koalafornia Adventure.
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An aquatic animal theme park ideal for all ages and group sizes, SeaWorld® San Diego features exciting live shows, rides, and exhibits that celebrate the marine life of many species. Guests can feel the rush with Manta®—a high-speed double-launch roller coaster; view real-life sharks up close at Shark Encounter; come face-to-face with playful bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Point; and much more.
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Ready to bring your favorite movies to life? Universal Studios Hollywood combines thrill, incredible special effects, and beloved characters for the ultimate movie experience. Go behind the scenes with exclusive tours of a real working movie studio or dive deep into the stories with jaw-dropping rides and shows. Minions, Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda, and more are waiting for you!
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Located along Navy Pier in downtown San Diego, USS Midway Museum features the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Guests can enjoy a self-guided audio tour of 60 different locations on the carrier, from the engine to the control tower; and family-friendly activities including listening to real pilot conversations during Desert Storm, climbing in bunks, and more.
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Featuring live, professionally narrated tours of more than 50 landmarks in the San Diego Bay area, San Diego Harbor Cruises offers entertainment for the whole family. Each cruise covers more than 13 miles of the Big Bay, passing Seaport Village, Point Loma and other points of interest. Guests can choose from seven daily departures, and enjoy a snack and beverage bar, an onboard exhibit, and more.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park boasts 1,800 acres of land in the San Pasqual Valley area and is among the biggest tourist attractions in the county. The park features more than 2,600 endangered animals from countries across the globe, as well as 3,500 plant species. Guests can experience a variety of safaris, including Cart Safari, Cheetah Safari, Behind-the-Scenes Safari, Flightline Safari and more.
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Get ready for an adrenaline rush at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Lauded as the best thrill park in the world, there are 19 world class roller coasters and over 100 rides, games and attractions included with your ticket purchase. In addition to the nail-biting fun for older kids, Bugs Bunny World appeals to the little ones so the whole family can experience a day of theme park fun.
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One of the finest collections of historic ships across the globe, Maritime Museum of San Diego offers exceptional exhibits, daily public tours, cultural events, educational programs and more for the whole family to enjoy. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego and is also home to the world’s oldest active ship—Star of India.
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Hop inside the world’s first-ever GPS-guided tour car and hit the town! This revolutionary tour experience will allow you to see San Diego’s top landmarks, neighborhoods, and more all from the comfort of your GoCar. Make the tour your own by stopping along the way to try some of San Diego’s renowned restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
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Ideal for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Spring Break vacation and more, San Diego Dining Cruises by Hornblower Cruises & Events offers memorable dining experiences on the water. Passengers can enjoy gracious hospitality, breathtaking views of the shimmering waves, exquisitely prepared meals and music on either a daytime or evening voyage.
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Offered by Flagship Cruises & Events, San Diego Harbor Tours feature some of the best sightseeing in the San Diego Bay area on each one- and two-hour cruises. Covering more than 13 miles, the cruises guide guests through and around Seaport Village, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, and other points of interest. All cruises include live narration, a snack bar, souvenir photos and more.
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Head out into open water on a massive yacht in search for the infamous gray whale. As you embark on your ocean expedition, you’ll pass by sea lions, dolphins, seals, and other playful sea creatures. While onboard this 3.5-hour yacht tour, you can relax with indoor and outdoor seating, a snack bar and full bar, and hear from the on-site naturalist and yacht captain. Be on the lookout for gray whales!
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Located in Buena Park, California, Knott’s Soak City Water Park offers a thrilling water adventure experience situated adjacent to Knott’s Theme Park. Guests can enjoy 13 acres of excitement, complete with a 750,000-gallon tidal wave pool; six-story tube and body slides; a lazy river; a three-story beach house; and a hands-on water playground with 200 water guns, sprayers, nozzles and more.
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Offering a unique tour of San Diego, the Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour lets guests enjoy an entire day getting on and off the trolley at their own leisure. Guests can choose to stay on the trolley for a two-hour fully narrated tour of the city or stop off at the Old Town State Park, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, or other popular attractions along the ride.
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Situated in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, this museum offers a unique learning experience for guests of all ages. Exhibitions have included Whales: Giants of the Deep, Water: A California Story, and many others. The giant screen theater offers large-scale videos and 3-D experiences in a 300-seat venue. The museum also features events like whale watching, nature hikes and more.
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A beachfront amusement park in San Diego, Belmont Park offers entertainment, dining and shopping for the whole family to enjoy. Guests can explore the park’s many rides and attractions, including an arcade, a laser tag center, a zip line adventure, a rock wall, a miniature golf course, a FlowRider ride and more. Plus, there are a variety of cafes and shops throughout for even more family fun.
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Embark on a 90-minute kayaking tour of the Seven Sea Caves. Watch as sea lions bask in the sun and swim throughout the sanctuary. Keep an eye out for dolphins, fish, and other sea creatures throughout your tour. Depending on weather and surf conditions, your tour will bring you into a natural wonder: Emerald Cave. Get ready for a memorable La Jolla kayaking adventure unlike any other.
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Offered by Flagship Cruises & Events, Dining Cruises on San Diego Bay feature luxury yachts, delicious food, live music, superior service and great views of the water, ideal for guests of all ages. Cruises available include the Nightly Dinner Dance Cruise, the Hops on the Harbor Beer Pairing Dinner Cruise and the Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise—all of which last about two and a half hours.
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Get the party started every Friday and Saturday night with San Diego Party Cruises! Tear up the dance floor as the DJ spins the latest hits, classics, throwbacks, and more as you sip cocktails and view the San Diego city skyline. See what San Diego landmarks you can spot along the way! Don’t forget to bring your phone or camera to capture your party cruise memories for years to come.
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Featuring 90-minute, fully narrated tours that depart from Seaport Village and Embarcadero, San Diego SEAL Tours offers an exciting family-friendly experience from atop a boat on wheels. The tours are held on amphibious vehicles—guided by seasoned captains—that travel through the scenic streets before diving into the cool waters of the San Diego Harbor, where many California sea lions call home.
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Come aboard for an unforgettable experience and learn from trained naturalists called “Whalers” about marine
mammals, San Diego Bay and Hornblower’s local initiatives created to reduce our environmental impact. Hornblower whale watching ships offer comfortable seating indoors and outdoors, and refreshments.
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Located just minutes from the San Diego International Airport, SeaWorld San Diego and more, iFly San Diego offers a thrilling experience for guests of almost any age to enjoy while visiting “America’s Finest City”. This unique attraction lets guests enjoy a one-and-a-half-hour flying experience indoors in a flight chamber without a parachute and without jumping.
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Offered by Flagship Cruises & Events, the Patriot Jet Boat Ride lets guests enjoy a thrilling jet boat ride with 360-degree turns, sharp spins and ultra-fast speeds. Each 30-minute ride offers complete entertainment as waves crash, music plays and winds roar over San Diego Bay. Passengers will love experiencing the speed of two turbo-charged engines with more than 1,400 horsepower each.
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Discover two of San Diego’s finest areas—La Jolla. This full-day, guided our explores Seal Beach, Mount Soledad, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Black Beach and more. During the tour, there is free time for lunch by the sea. See San Diego beach culture on full display, and find out why people fall in love with coastal gem.
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Discover San Diego from a whole new perspective on a night tour through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Bridge, and other top destinations while the city lights guide the way. You’ll see the West Coast’s top landmarks, architecture, and skyline all lit up for unparalleled photo opportunities. Remember to charge your phone and camera. You don’t want to miss these city shots!
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A lushly landscaped water park offering rides and experiences ranging from serene to extreme, Aquatica San Diego offers an ideal attraction for guests of many ages. The attraction features high-speed thrill slides and other fun rides, such as Taumata Racer, HooRoo Run, and Kiwi Curl; beachside resort amenities; up-close animal experiences; one of Southern California’s largest wave pools; and more.
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Grab your camera and binoculars and be on the lookout for dolphins and whales! This narrated ocean excursion will teach you about Dana Point’s abundant marine life, from sea lions to birds and more. Take advantage of the ship’s Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods to see what it’s like to swim along with dolphins. Listen to the hydrophone to also hear whale and dolphin vocalizations!
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With Mexico so close to San Diego, why not go south of the border and explore a little? On the Ensenada Baja Wonder Coastal Tour the city of Ensenada welcomes you. Expect a true cultural experience as you discover the architecture, landscape, marina and beaches of Ensenada as well as the famed Civic Plaza and Malecon boardwalk. Bonus: lunch is included.
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Offering several package options for seeing California’s most iconic entertainment destinations, the Go San Diego® Card lets guests visit their choice of attractions at a discounted rate—up to 50% off regular rates. Attractions include the SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo, Belmont Park, Birch Aquarium, San Diego Safari Park Zoo, USS Midway Museum and more.
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Featuring a 110-minute, 24-mile continuous beach shuttle ride, Old Town Trolley La Jolla-Mission Beach Tour offers great music, historic information, scenic 360-degree views and more for the whole family to enjoy. Guests can experience the best of the San Diego area, including views of Mission Beach and Belmont Park, Veterans Memorial, Old Town, and the Pacific Ocean.
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When you’re in the craft brew capital of America, you’ve got to check out the scene. What better way than on a guided tour with San Diego Beer Tour. Go to award-winning breweries, sample beers and get a brewery educational while taking the San Diego’s welcoming beer culture. Plus, you’ll have a safe and comfortable ride guaranteed.
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Tour San Diego from the perspective of land and sea on an exciting SEAL tour. As San Diego’s only amphibious tour, you’ll drive through the city’s stunning streets before making a splash into the harbor. See top landmarks and icons including Point Loma, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Shelter Island. Remember to be on the lookout for resident sea lions basking in the San Diego sun!
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See the best of San Diego on this guided half-day tour. Choose between afternoon and morning tour times, then be prepared to discover all that Old Town, Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego, Coronado and La Jolla have to offer. Along the way you’ll view sea life, beaches, historic districts, regional flair, and much, much more.
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Featuring fully narrated tours for each 13-mile ride along the Big Bay, San Diego Speed Boat Adventures offers a unique experience to see San Diego’s beautiful sights, including Coronado Bridge, the downtown skyline, Seaport Village and other top attractions. Tours include access to a personal F13 mini speed boat, boating basic training, a professionally trained guide and narrator, and more.
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Skip the frustration of traffic and driving by letting Five Star Tours transport your family and friends to all of San Diego’s top attractions. From the San Diego Zoo to LEGOLAND California Resort, you’ll be driven to all of the area theme parks while avoiding parking fees, parking lot traffic, and other driving frustrations! Sit back, relax, and let us transport you straight to the fun.
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Whether you’re ready for a day by the pool or an exhilarating adrenaline rush, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor has it all. With daring plunges for thrill seekers and calm, enjoyable attractions for the little children, this Los Angeles water park provides fun for the entire family. Risk-takers will love the new Bonzai Pipelines — that is, if you enjoy free-falling once a trap door opens beneath you!
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When in wine country, you simply must experience one of the local wineries. Choose between touring Temecula or the Baja wine regions. Both include comfortable round trip transportation, wine tasting at local vineyards and education about enjoying the region's agricultural bounty. Ideal for wine lovers, the California wine and beautiful setting create a truly memorable day.
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Operating every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, your day starts with a visit to Tijuana, where a guide takes you on a sightseeing tour of the area. Next up is Puerto Nuevo, a lobster village and fishing pos, where you’ll chow down on Puerto Nuevo style lobster rolls and margaritas. Enjoy a mariachi serenade, then travel to Rosarito Beach before taking the scenic route back to San Diego.
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Tijuana is right across the Mexican border, making it easy to visit while in San Diego. This excursion with Five Star Tours take you to all of the main Tijuana sites, like the famous Cultural Center, Hipdromo, Tijuana Water Tour and Avenida Revolucion, the center for entertainment, shopping and dining. A delicious make-your-own taco lunch a La Placita included on your Tijuana tour.
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