Days out and activities in San Diego

Zoo & aquarium

San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo

Admission to the San Diego Zoo for one day, on the date chosen when booking. The zoo is located in Balboa Park in San Diego and is home to animals from around the world.

Boat trip

San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

San Diego · address after booking

Captain your own watercraft on a guided excursion through San Diego Harbor, following an expert leader for panoramic views of local landmarks.

Boat trip

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

San Diego · address after booking

Embark on a marine excursion off the coast of San Diego aboard the 82-foot vessel, Peregrine, to observe local marine life.

Boat trip

San Diego: 2.5-3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

San Diego · address after booking

Embark on a guided boat excursion departing from Mission Bay to spot whales, dolphins, and coastal wildlife off the San Diego coast.

Day trip

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

San Diego · address after booking

A guided walking visit to Tijuana, Mexico, run as a day trip from San Diego and designed as a first introduction to the city for visitors who want to explore it on their own later.

Boat trip

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego · address after booking

Set sail from Mission Bay on a marine excursion to observe whales and dolphins in the open Pacific waters of San Diego.

Day trip

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

San Diego · address after booking

Join a guided walking tour of Tijuana starting from San Diego, designed for visitors with limited time in the area.

Boat trip

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

City Cruises

Explore San Diego Bay on a narrated harbor cruise covering miles of coastal sights, local landmarks, and marine wildlife.

Boat trip

San Diego Harbor Cruise

San Diego · address after booking

A sightseeing boat trip across San Diego Bay, with the city skyline in view along the way. Trips run in one- or two-hour versions, and the commentary covers the bay's background, history and main features.

Day trip

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

San Diego · address after booking

Join a day trip from San Diego to Tijuana designed to offer an introduction to the city's cultural awakening and local experiences.

Day trip

Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

San Diego · address after booking

Cross the border from San Diego to explore the vibrant street food culture and craft beer scene of Tijuana on this guided day trip.

Workshop

Make Your Own Sushi Class - San Diego

Knotty Barrel

Learn the art of rolling fresh sushi in this hands-on workshop hosted at Knotty Barrel in San Diego.

Workshop

Handmade Bao Buns: San Diego

The Workshop at Sae Kitchen

A cooking workshop in Vista where participants make yeast dough into mini bao buns, steam them and fill them with glazed pork and pickled vegetables. It is open to beginners.

Workshop

Classic Handmade Ravioli: San Diego

Duck Foot Brewing

A hands-on cooking workshop in San Diego at Duck Foot Brewing, where participants make ravioli by hand, cook a tomato sauce from scratch and then eat what they have prepared.

Workshop

Intro to the Art of Sushi - San Diego

The Workshop at Sae Kitchen

Join this hands-on workshop in Vista to learn essential sushi-making techniques from Chef Drew.

Workshop

Homemade Pizza Party - San Diego

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near Sdsu, an IHG Hotel

🎫 General Admission (minimum 2 tickets per booking) Please note that drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are not included in your ticket price.

Workshop

The Art of Chinese Pulled Noodles: San Diego

Embolden Beer Co.

The Art of Chinese Pulled Noodles begins with flour, water, and rhythm. Step into a hands-on kitchen session where dough turns into springy lā miàn. Highlights 🍜 Learn hands-on lā miàn techniques from dough to elastic…

Workshop

Make Your Own Ramen - San Diego

Duck Foot Brewing

Click here to check out our gift card. ⭐ Make Your Own Ramen - San Diego : Master the art of ramen with an interactive and flavorful experience! Highlights 🍜 Learn to create a rich, shoyu-style broth with premium…

Workshop

Classic French Macarons - San Diego

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near Sdsu, an IHG Hotel

A hands-on macaron-making class in La Mesa, where participants learn the techniques behind two classic French macaron styles, led by expert instructors.

Workshop

Fresh Handmade Pasta - SD

The Workshop at Sae Kitchen

A hands-on cooking workshop in Vista where participants make fettuccine by hand and prepare a tomato sauce, led by Chef Donna at The Workshop at Sae Kitchen.

Workshop

Better Than Take-Out: Classic Pad Thai - San Diego

Duck Foot Brewing

🎫 General Admission ticket for 1 person (minimum purchase of 2) Drinks are not included in the ticket price.

Workshop

Authentic Handmade Dumplings in San Diego

Duck Foot Brewing

Get your hands messy (in the best way) at Authentic Handmade Dumplings — a fun and flavorful cooking class in San Diego where you’ll learn to craft delicious dumplings from scratch!

Workshop

Ceramic Painting Classes in San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Ceramic Painting Classes in San Diego turns a blank ceramic piece into your own hand-painted keepsake.

Workshop

Ceramic Painting Classes in San Jose

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Ceramic Painting Classes in San Jose turns a blank ceramic piece into your own painted keepsake.

Workshop

Mosaic Classes in San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Mosaic Classes in San Diego turn colored glass, beads, and Turkish patterns into a lamp you make by hand.