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Cruise & Booze Brewery tours
Hidden Barrel Tours offers a unique way to experience San Diego’s North County local brewery scene. Guest will ride in a 1982 custom VW Vanagon for a 4 1/2 hour chauffeured ride while we visit three top-rated North County breweries for the day. This tour package includes one tasting or 16oz beer per person is…
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Real Carne Asada Hangout in Tijuana from San Diego
Carne Asada translate as Roast Beef or Barbeque, is something very special in the north mexican culture, and it’s not just being in the grill roasting some beef, is a whole different experience, it’s having a small party while you listen some nice music and you end up eating one of the best tacos, the…
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Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking along with a personalized local guide that will take you to uncommon as common places. The idea is that you get to know how to visit by yourself.
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Tijuana Mexico Coffee Shop Hop from San Diego
When we talk about the best coffee, one of its best producer countries is Mexico. Mexico has different regions and different coffee beans. Come to Tijuana to try a good coffee walk with an expert local guide, while you walk the streets of Tijuana you will have the opportunity to stop in different coffee shops…
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Make your Mexican Meal
Everyone loves Mexican Food, and one of the dishes that has became very popular besides tacos are, Burritos, Sopes, Quesadillas, Tortas, Chilaquiles, Ceviche and more, in this tour we are going to teach you how to prepare one of the traditional mexican dishes, as exaple Ceviche, , originally from the west coast, so be ready…
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Making your Taco in Mexico
From the Nahuatl “Tlahco” that means “Half or in the middle” the taco has become the most popular dish in the mexican gastronomy, thanks to his different styles, flavors and colors, anyone can create his perfect taco, from meat or vegetables. Cross the border, have a day trip and live the experience of make your…
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Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego
Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The tour includes a local guide to show you the city, a meal of authentic Mexican food and a craft beer tasting.
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Crawling Craft Brew Tijuana: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego
For the last years Tijuana has made his mark in the world craft beer scene with his big variety of styles in beers like IPAs, stouts, sours, porters, Lagers, many of them with a crazy Tijuana twist. The craft-beer scene in the city has given Tijuana a whole new personality. This Tijuana tour will take…
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Introduction Rosarito Day Tour from San Diego
In Baja we are known for our beautiful, one of a kind, virgin beaches and the most popular one you will find it in Rosarito territory. Becoming the tourism center of Baja California this a great destination you don’t want to miss, don’t worry if you are short of time or budget, this introduction experience…
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Mexican Gourmet Food Tasting from San Diego
Imagine taste a fusion food with the influence of the Mediterranean cousin and the Mexican and ad the fresh ingredients of the Baja California Peninsula, the outcome it’s the Baja Med cuisine. During the gourmet food crawl hop in Tijuana from San Diego a expert guide will show you the city, you will eat in…
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Cross Border Vegan Food Tasting from San Diego
When you are in Mexico it’s easy to find vegan food if you are with the correct guide, the Mexican cuisine has dishes with lots of vegetables and mushrooms and the meat it’s easy to replace. The flavors are always amazing thanks to a good salsa. Crossing the border from San Diego to Tijuana a…
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Baja Craft Beer Tasting
Tijuana has renewed mainly because the craft beer scene in the city. Using San Diego as an inspiration but with its own authentic Mexican personality Tijuana has position itself as the main capital of craft beer in Mexico. With over 50 breweries and 20 tap rooms along the city there it a lot to discover.
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Baja Craft Beer Hope from San Diego
If you already do brewery hopping why not do border hopping? Or better, why don’t you do both? Tijuana it’s a perfect city to this activity. While you get a taste of the great craft beer on Tijuana you will get to see were the inspiration of this amazing beer is coming from.
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Mexican Craft Beer Tour from San Diego
Just some miles away from San Diego, you will find the hoppy town of Tijuana. As sister cities Tijuana has learn and absorb the big influence of the California craft beer scene. Making a scene of our own we are proud to said that craft beer has been Tijuanalized.
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Tijuana Food Tasting: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego
Street food is king in Tijuana! It rules with an unyielding iron fist. No matter what concoction they come up with at the swankiest restaurants, it all derives from the love and respect for the simplicity of those beloved dishes.
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Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego
This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and eat something of the group convenience. And time to shop if the group requires it. We have a pit stop for Alcohol drink too. This tour it’s for does with…
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Rosarito like a local Day trip from San Diego
Visit Rosarito Baja from San Diego, come and taste the sea food of this village in Rosarito and walk along the beach.
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Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Street food in Tijuana means, fat, salsa a quick service but mainly a bunch of flavor. Imagine being a student and in your way from the school to your work you don’t have time but a food truck can save you a give you the meal you need to keep going. That kind of experience…
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Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
The Tijuana city it’s waiting crossing the border from San Diego, since 1889 has been growing and in the different neighborhoods of the city you can find different kind of tacos. The taco can be adapted to the occasion and the hour of the day. Early in the morning the mexican breakfast it’s the birria…
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Tijuana Toe Dip: Day Trip from San Diego
This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it’s multicultural scene and it’s people. In this tour you will explore the Tijuana in a few hours as a local. Tijuana is located 30 min. from Downtown San Diego, California; has 2.3 million people of…
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Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour
4 breweries, we cover 2 flights or Pints in any of the 4 breweries. The tacos are on us. San Diego is famous for its vibrant craft brewing scene, and its sister city of Tijuana has become a beer lover’s destination, too. Go on a sudsy adventure south of the border, small-group trip. Meet your…
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Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego
Mexican greatest wine countries are in Baja, Valle de Guadalupe is of the most the best place to go and taste great Mexican Wine.
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Intro to Mexican Craft Beer from San Diego
Cross the border to taste some of the tasty mexican craft beer has to offer, and why not some great meal to delight almost any palate. The Tasty Craft Beer the Baja has to offer, is part of the culture that persiste between two states separate from a Border.
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Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We must first show you a little of where we’ve been. This first tour is the perfect “toe dip” into Tijuana, and we do it the only way that will ensure…
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San Diego Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the…
All about San Diego
When to visit
There are things to do in San Diego all year-round. Here, the weather is generally warm and the sun most likely will be shining. Its cool season is December–March, but even then temps are mild. Summer and school winter holidays bring more tourists, especially at the beaches. To avoid the rush, visit in the spring or fall.
Getting around
Downtown San Diego and surrounds have a convenient trolley system that connects to the city’s bus system. That said, San Diego is a sprawling city, so the most convenient way to get around is usually via car. Rideshares like Uber and Lyft and e-scooter rentals are options, too. The Coaster commuter rail service is a public transit mainstay, with eight stops between San Diego to Oceanside.
Traveler tips
Embrace the water when visiting San Diego. You can take a sailboat on the San Diego Bay, go on a kayak tour, or ride a sea bike in Mission Bay or La Jolla Cove. You can also spot maritime highlights like the Star of India, or surf just about anywhere along the coast. Remember, the water is chilly, with average summer temps of about 67°F (19°C). Reward yourself with SoCal specialties like fish tacos and margaritas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do in San Diego?
Soak up San Diego’s famous sunshine with a day swimming or surfing at one of the city’s many beaches. Get a dose of culture at a Balboa Park museums and take the kids to the San Diego Zoo. You can also explore Spanish history in Old Town, or enjoy the diverse nightlife of the Gaslamp Quarter.
What is a good day trip from San Diego?
One popular day trip from San Diego is taking a ferry across San Diego Bay to charming Coronado Island. Another is driving to the posh seaside village of La Jolla. And it’s a quick trip to the historic missions of San Juan Capistrano and theme parks like LEGOLAND® and Disneyland®.
What’s San Diego known for?
San Diego is best known for its world-class beaches and warm, sunny weather. The most popular things to do in San Diego include visiting Balboa Park and Old Town. The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum and the famous San Diego Zoo are also essentials. The city is additionally known for sports teams like the Padres, who play at Petco Park.
What should I not miss in San Diego?
San Diego’s can’t-miss sights include beautiful Balboa Park and Ocean Beach. Then there are harborside attractions like the USS Midway Museum. It’s worth taking a ferry to historic Coronado Island, or planning a night of grown-up fun in the trendy Gaslamp Quarter.
Is San Diego worth visiting?
Yes. San Diego is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US for good reason. Miles of sandy beaches and nearly perfect weather year-round make it ideal for outdoor fun, including whale watching. There’s plenty of culture, too, from Old Town’s historic Spanish missions to the museums of Balboa Park.
What locals do in San Diego?
The best things to do in San Diego typically occur outdoors. Top activities include surfing at Mission Beach, tide pooling at Silver Strand, or hiking at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. Find locally loved restaurants in Little Italy or Liberty Station at Point Loma, and go shopping in Seaport Village.
How can I spend 3 days in San Diego?
If you have 3 days to explore San Diego, spend your first day learning about California history. Head to Old Town, and getting cultured at Balboa Park’s museums. You should also dedicate a day to riding the ferry to Coronado Island (and spotting landmarks like the Hotel del Coronado) or driving down the coast to La Jolla. Finish with a day at the beach.