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Tour highlights | Day-to-day Itinerary | Other tour

Tour highlights

Go whale watching in Monterey, looking out for orcas and humpback whales.
Enjoy an action-packed day of family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Relax and play on the endless stretches of sandy beach, in sunny San Diego.
Cycle around the bay in San Francisco and over the famed Golden Gate Bridge with an experienced guide.
Drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, with its dramatic views of rugged coastline and the ocean.

Price includes:

4-5 star Accommodations
Transport
Group tours

Where to go?

Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1: Arrival & Leisure + City Exploring

Morning / Early Afternoon
✦ Arrive in San Diego
✦ Check-in at your hotel (relax, freshen up)

Afternoon / Evening — Light Exploration
✦ Coronado Island — stroll the sandy Coronado Beach, visit the historic Hotel del Coronado (if not staying there), enjoy ocean views
✦ Balboa Park — wander gardens & plazas, explore a few museums/Spanish-style architecture

Dinner / Night
✦ Head to Little Italy for dinner — excellent Italian & modern California fare, plus gelato or espresso afterward
✦ Optional: walk the waterfront at the Embarcadero

Optional Add-Ons
✦ San Diego Zoo preview walk or reserve a night visit depending on energy levels

Day 2: Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay

Viator Tour: San Diego Bay Sunset Sail
✦ A relaxing 2-hour sunset sailing cruise on a small sailing yacht with scenic views of the San Diego skyline and coastline. You’ll pass landmarks like the USS Midway and Maritime Museum as the sun sets over the bay. The experience is intimate (small group), offering great photo-ops, sea breezes, and a beautiful way to see the city from the water.

Suggested Schedule
* Late afternoon (around sunset): Head to the harbor boarding point (~945 Harbor Island Dr).
* Sunset Sail (~2 hrs) — enjoy scenic views and golden hour light.
* Dinner in the Gaslamp Quarter or Seaport Village afterward.

Evening
✦ Gaslamp Quarter — vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and lounges

Day 3: Taco Tuesday Hop in Tijuana

Viator Tour: Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana
✦ A guided day trip to Tijuana, Mexico, centered on exploring the city’s food culture — especially tacos. The tour includes round-trip transportation, guidance through Tijuana’s streets, stops for tacos (birria, carne asada, adobada, seafood tacos), craft beer and local drinks, and insight into the city’s neighborhoods. It’s a roughly 6-hour small-group experience.

Important Note:
* A valid passport is required to cross the U.S.–Mexico border.
* Border crossing times can vary — especially returning to San Diego.

Suggested Schedule
* Morning: Meet the tour group (usually around mid-morning).
* Afternoon: Taco tastings, craft beers, strolls around Tijuana streets.
* Return: Back to San Diego by late afternoon or early evening.

Dinner / Night
✦ Back in San Diego — relax at your hotel or grab light bites/tequila at a lounge

Day 4: Leisure, Last-Minute Exploring & Departure

Morning
✦ Enjoy a slow breakfast near your hotel
✦ Consider one last stop:
* Little Italy Farmers Market (if it’s a Saturday)
* Seaport Village for waterfront shopping
* Old Town San Diego — historic sites & Mexican-influenced cafes

Afternoon
✦ Check out & transfer to airport (Blacklane or preferred transport)

Tips for Your San Diego Trip

* Balboa Park & Zoo: Spend extra time if you’re a museum or animal lover.
* Dinner Reservations: Popular restaurants in Little Italy and the Gaslamp can book fast (especially weekends).
* Border Return Time: Be prepared for possibly long lines coming back from Tijuana — plan flexible timing.
* Sunset Sail: Bring a light jacket; bay breezes can be cool even in summer.