Getting Around San Diego on Vacation
In the beautiful city of San Diego, there is an abundance of things to do and see. When you begin planning your visit, make sure to include plans for how you’ll get around to and from different San Diego tours. San Diego offers a myriad of options when it comes to transportation. Read on for the top choices for getting around San Diego and the top San Diego tours.
SEAL Tour Leaving From Seaport Village
Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets before splashing down for a cruise through the waters of San Diego Bay. Experience the history and ecological wonders of San Diego in the comfort and security of our virtually unsinkable Hydra-Terra SEAL. Departs from Seaport Village.
SEAL Tour Leaving From Embarcadero
Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure! Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL Tour journeys through San Diego by land AND sea. Our unique “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicles are Coast Guard approved, ensuring you a safe, one of a kind experience. Departs from Embarcadero.
Discover San Diego by land & sea with a SEAL Tour and Old Town Trolley Package:
SEAL Tour + Old Town Trolley Silver Pass
Explore 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding at 11 stops on Old Town Trolley: San Diego’s largest tour fleet with the most frequent pickup service.
Explore San Diego aboard the city’s only amphibious sightseeing tour, the SEAL tour. During your 100-minute fully narrated San Diego tour, wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets and then splash down into the San Diego Bay.
SEAL Tour + Old Town Trolley Gold Pass
Enjoy 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding at 11 stops on Old Town Trolley: San Diego’s largest tour fleet with the most frequent pickup service. Included with your Gold Pass are free admission to the Maritime Museum*/Star of India as well as several other recommended museums*.
Explore San Diego aboard the city’s only amphibious sightseeing tour, the SEAL tour. During your 100-minute fully narrated tour, wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets and then splash down into the San Diego Bay.
COMING SOON
SEAL Tour + Old Town Trolley Platinum Pass
Enjoy 2 days** of free unlimited re-boarding at 11 stops on Old Town Trolley: San Diego’s largest tour fleet with the most frequent pickup service. Included with your Platinum Pass are free admission to the Maritime Museum*/Star of India and $10 Pilot Boat bay tour as well as several other recommended museums*.
Explore San Diego aboard the city’s only amphibious sightseeing tour, the SEAL tour. During your 100-minute fully narrated tour, wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets and then splash down into the San Diego Bay.
COMING SOON
*Maritime Museum and additional museums are valid for two consecutive days from date of purchase. Pass is non-transferable. Other restrictions may apply. Extra days or free portion of the Pass have no cash value and are not refundable and non-transferable. Some museums offer free admission. Others are free due to the partnership with Old Town Trolley Tours. Your tour ticket is proof of purchase for admission to these museums. **Trolley pass must be used on consecutive days.
Other fun options:
Ride the Red Trolley
The public San Diego Trolley is good if you’re staying in or around downtown. You can catch it from various locations including the Santa Fe Depot and the San Diego Convention Center. There are three trolley lines (blue, orange and green) and there are more than 50 stations. Fares vary and the trains run an average of every 15 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Catch the Coaster
If you’re looking to leave downtown and check out some of San Diego’s beautiful Coastal communities or attend any San Diego tour, hop on the Coaster train. These trains connect downtown San Diego and Old Town with Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside. There are about 20 trains that run on weekdays and on weekends.
Take the Coronado Ferry
This ferry runs regularly across San Diego Bay between the Broadway Pier and the Convention Center and the atractions Coronado Ferry Landing. It’s a short 15-minute ride with scenic views of downtown and island Coronado.
Call for a Water Taxi
San Diego’s Water Taxis are on call between Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Downtown, and Coronado. They are the perfect transportation option after any San Diego tour.
Take a Taxi or Shuttle
As a last resort, there are always taxis and shuttle services available to get you from your hotel to the airport, a San Diego tour or attraction. You’ll find many parked outside the most popular sights around the city or you can ask your hotel concierge to call you one.
