Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument: Our most recommended tours and activities

San Diego: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

1. San Diego: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

See the sights of San Diego Bay on a fully-narrated cruise. Pass by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, among other notable points of interest, while taking in beautiful skyline views. San Diego’s North Harbor cruise takes you past historic ships in the Maritime Museum, Harbor Island, North Island Naval Air Station, and Shelter Island. The South Harbor route includes sightings of the Coronado Bridge, the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier, the U.S. Navy Surface Fleet, and the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. As you sail, keep a lookout for wildlife such as blue herons, sea lions, and pelicans Listen as your professional crew provides commentary about the rich local and military history, points of interest, and facts about San Diego Bay. This sightseeing cruise also showcases local environmental conservation efforts through video clips and onboard displays.

San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise

2. San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a dinner cruise from San Diego that combines culinary excellence with unforgettable scenery and ambient DJ music. Look for local wildlife as you sail and admire views of the city skyline, the Coronado Bridge, and the Cabrillo National Monument.  Stroll the spacious decks and watch the sunset before dinner. Dinner is a seated meal with an elaborate wine list, upgrades and additions, and vegetarian options. Savor crisp salads, braised ribs, oven-roasted salmon entrees, and luscious desserts After dinner, listen to relaxing music, as you enjoy your dessert and coffee. Photos are taken at beginning of the cruise and they can be purchased at the end when you return to your meeting point. Sample Dinner Menu For The TableAssorted bread and butter (V) Starter (Choice of One)Beet and baby arugula salad (G*) (V)Feta cheese | cherry tomatoes | balsamic vinaigrette SIGNATURE SEAFOOD CHOWDER (G*)Signature seafood chowder (G*)Clams | flounder | potatoes | cream Main (Choice of One)Root vegetable fricassee (G*) (VG) (V)Butternut squash | cauliflower | zucchini | grape tomatoes | gremolata | cauliflower coconut cream sauce Broiled salmon filet with roasted tomato vinaigretteLemon orzo | farm-fresh seasonal vegetables Oven-roasted chicken breast with rosemary and thymeRoasted new red potato salad with scallions | haricot verts | creamy mushroom sauce Braised beef short ribs with Fresno pepper demi-glace (G*)Garlic mashed potatoes | baby carrots | broccoli Dessert (Choice of One)Signature chocolate cake (V)Creme Anglaise | raspberry coulis | candied pecans  Mixed fruit (G*) (VG) (V)Madagascar vanilla and orange cream New York-style cheesecake (V)Lemon mascarpone cream | blueberry compote (may contain nuts) *Menus subject to change

California Audioguide for Self-Drivers (English & German)

3. California Audioguide for Self-Drivers (English & German)

After booking you receive a separate Email from us with the instructions on how to install the app and the guide! You can ignore the "Ticket" Email from Get Your Guide. Please also check your spam-folder for our Email and please get in touch with us if something does not work! Complete your road trip around California with an audio guide featuring 169 locations and 3 hours of audio in 1 app. Listen to the recordings as you take in views at Yosemite, Mt. Whitney, and Zabriskie Point, experience the unique cultures of Silicon Valley, Santa Monica, and Hollywood, and drive down Highway 1. Feel at ease taking in the views while the app uses GPS to find your location and suggest stops. From famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge to lesser-known gems like Moss Landing, appreciate the wealth of beauty and history in California with detailed audio descriptions. Stop and start your journey as often as you please, there’s no constraints once you download the app and activate your audio guide. If there’s a specific site you’d like to visit, manually choose audio guides from the built-in map or from a list.

San Diego: Driving Day Tour with GoCar Luxury

4. San Diego: Driving Day Tour with GoCar Luxury

See every inch of wonderful San Diego in a unique and fun way by going on the all day Everything Tour with GoCar. Let the car be your guide with onspot GPS and story telling features. See the historic Old Town, Point Loma Ecological Preserve, Ocean Beach, and so much more. Witness history at the Gaslamp Quarter, window shop at the iconic Horton Plaza, and stroll through the aromatic rose garden of Balboa Park. Find the natural beauty of the Point Loma Ecological Preserve. Wade in tide pools and see sea anemones, crabs, lobster, fish, and the occasional lucky octopus. Walk along Ocean Beach and through San Diego's famous Maritime Museum. Take in the vibe of Old Town and see how San Diego has changed over the centuries.

San Diego: Point Loma GPS Self-Guided Tour by Vandherall

5. San Diego: Point Loma GPS Self-Guided Tour by Vandherall

Make your way through San Diego as you travel in a brand new Vandherall luxury car. Get a flair for western and Mexican culture as you travel through Little Italy. Discover how deeply embedded the US Navy is into San Diego as you see the Naval Attack Submarine base, visit Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma Lighthouse, and more on this GPS-guided trip. Starting in Old Town, you'll make your way into Point Loma towards Liberty Station which used to be the Naval Training Center of San Diego, now repurposed into a mixed-use development. Next, go to Shelter Island to receive a great view of the Attack Submarine base. Make your way to Cabrillo National Monument and the Point Loma ecological preserve to see the old lighthouse that stood watch on the rocky shores and lit up the dangerous waterways for many sailors and fishermen. Stop to look at the tide pools, where all sorts of aquatic creatures make their home. As you finish your tour you'll pass the romantic Sunset Cliffs and into the eccentric Ocean Beach community, where there are plenty of privately owned shops.

GPS Talking Tour Cars: San Diego Full Day Tour

6. GPS Talking Tour Cars: San Diego Full Day Tour

Explore San Diego all day long in your own storytelling GoCar for the ultimate San Diego adventure. Take your GPS-guided GoCar all around the city seeing all the best sites in San Diego. Explore the Gaslamp District with hip new restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Horton Plaza is a shopper delight as the Broadway Fountain at the center. Balboa Park is home to a Rose Garden that you won’t want to miss. Wade in the tide pool at the Point Loma Ecological Preserve where you can see all the different species of marine life. The Maritime Museum is unique to San Diego Harbor and gives you a peek into our Maritime past. Mexican culture and art abound in Old Town San Diego where you can see how San Diego has changed and has become one of the most beautiful cities in the country. GoCar Tours gives you the opportunity to explore all of this, at your own pace, with a virtual GPS tour guide directing you along the way and explaining everything San Diego has to offer.

San Diego: Point Loma Electric GoCar Rental Tour

7. San Diego: Point Loma Electric GoCar Rental Tour

Explore the world-famous Point Loma, San Diego in the world’s first storytelling car. Your GoCar will direct you to Little Italy in San Diego’s Old Town where you will see the unexpected melting pot of Mexican and Western culture. You will be riding in a GoCar, the world’s first storytelling car that will give you valuable narration throughout the tour automatically based on your GPS location. Pass by Liberty Station, home of the Navel Training Center that closed in 1997.

A Local’s Guide to San Diego: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

8. A Local’s Guide to San Diego: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

San Diego embodies the fabled, coastal California lifestyle, welcoming guests with picture-perfect weather and an unexpected range of things to see and do. Buckle up because on this driving tour, we’ll give you the inside scoop into why San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City.” We’ll share its illustrious Spanish colonial history and tell you how the city was almost named San Miguel. Our tour begins at the edge of Mission Bay and takes in legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park. You’ll experience the city through the eyes of San Diego locals, immersing yourself in stories about its past while taking in its spectacular coastal scenery. You’ll also pass through the former neighborhood of Dr Suess. Oh, the places you’ll go! The city has something to offer to every traveler, from its laid-back and unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach to the vibrant nightlife and downtown dining destinations of Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. On this tour, you’ll see San Diego like you’ve never seen it before. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to: • See where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to explore present-day California, made his initial landfall on the West Coast • View the USS Midway which was the world’s largest ship until 1995 • Find out how you can take the helm of the famous America’s Cup yacht • Experience Ocean Beach’s hippie vibe while gazing at the West Coast’s longest fishing pier and its unusual design • Check out Petco Park and learn about the city’s spectacular outdoor musical venue, The Rady Shell • See where the first European settlement was in the Western United States • Discover where you can spend the night on a pier • Cruise along Camino de la Costa, La Jolla’s “Street of Dreams” • Marvel at Mt. Soledad’s dramatic 360-degree view Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a curious local, this tour is a valuable introduction to everything San Diego has to offer. Fire up your camera because we are hitting the best of seashore sightseeing! There’s no FOMO here. Come along and join us. Your adventure is calling!

San Diego: Beaches & Bluffs Self-Guided Driving Tour

9. San Diego: Beaches & Bluffs Self-Guided Driving Tour

Experience the best of San Diego's coastline with our narrated self-guided driving tour of the most iconic beach communities and coastal attractions. Stop and hike at the stunning Torrey Pines State Reserve, walk the streets of La Jolla’s village, and enjoy the best views of San Diego from atop Mt Soledad and from Cabrillo National Monument. With local tips and commentary along the way, this driving tour is the perfect way to sample the best of San Diego's coastal hot spots. Note, the tour runs from north to south, so it's best to start before noon if you wish to avoid afternoon traffic headed south.

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4.4
(209 reviews)

I was pleasantly surprised with the boat. It is advertised as 'open' air. It is if you want it to be but if it is too cold you may sit inside. The service was excellent.

The boat is very cozy, the crew in charge are friendly, very clean, the bathrooms are very well maintained and clean in total, of good quality.

Liked your guided tour with great amount of information and explanations. Looking forward to join more tours like this.

Great view of San Diego from the water. The boat was very comfortable and the crew were very accommodating.

Our guide was amazing. Honestly, she made the tour.