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Mission Bay, San Diego

Mission Bay, San Diego: Our most recommended tours and activities

La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour

La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Paddle to the sea caves of La Jolla and snorkel amidst the surrounding Ecological Reserve. Get up close and personal with the Garibaldi, Leopard sharks, rays, and other unique local creatures. Explore La Jolla's pristine underwater Ecological Reserve during the calm water months of summer. Snorkel in two unique habitats, the rocky reef between Goldfish Point and Emerald Cove, and the sandy flats outside of the Marine Room. Along the reef and caves, you'll likely see Garibaldi, sheepshead, blue moon, and other indigenous fish. Sea lions, Brandt's cormorants, and brown pelicans also frequent this habitat. Harmless leopard sharks, bat rays, and shovel-nosed guitar fish inhabit the sandy flats on the south end of La Jolla Shores. Snorkel in these shallow waters teeming with life throughout the warm water months. All snorkeling equipment and wetsuit (which can be kept for the remainder of the day after the tour) is included.

San Diego: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2-7 Attractions

San Diego: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2-7 Attractions

Experience San Diego's top attractions and tours and get up to 50%* off combined admission with Go City's Explorer Pass. Simply choose 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 top attractions from over 40 options and go at your own pace - you have 60 days to use your pass from first activation. Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo or the USS Midway Museum. Explore more of the city with a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, or a 90-minutes Bay Harbor Cruise. The possibilities are endless. Your pass is fully digital and no physical card is required. Simply download your pass directly to your smartphone or print at home. Show your pass at each attraction for quick and easy entrance. Choose from dozens of popular things to do in San Diego with the Explorer Pass including: • San Diego Zoo OR San Diego Zoo Safari Park (choose 1) • USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum • Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass • Birch Aquarium at Scripps • San Diego Air and Space Museum • 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours • The Fleet Science Center with IMAX • 90-Minute Best of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises • Japanese Friendship Garden • Whale Watching By City Cruises • Maritime Museum • San Diego Automotive Museum • San Diego Speed Boat Adventures • San Diego Natural History Museum and more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide (details on your confirmation voucher) for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

San Diego: Dolphin and Whale-Watching Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Dolphin and Whale-Watching Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a dolphin and whale-watching sunset cruise in San Diego. Marvel at the stunning sunset while across cruising the waves, creating the perfect setting for a romantic escape or a fun-filled family adventure. Experience the beauty of San Diego’s marine life, stunning views, and the diverse animals that inhabit our waters all year round. Enjoy live commentary from your onboard naturalist guide and learn more about the species that you can spot. Witness the whales breach the water, a truly awe-inspiring sight. Keep a look out for the playful pods of dolphins leaping from the water as they frolic freely in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for other marine life and species of sea birds. As the tour comes to an end, enjoy the spectacle of a serene San Diego sunset on the horizon, before heading back to the shore.

California Audioguide for Self-Drivers (English & German)

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: Private Sun Cruiser Duffy Boat Rental

San Diego: Private Sun Cruiser Duffy Boat Rental

Be the captain of your own private Duffy boat for the afternoon as you cruise along the smooth waters of San Diego's beautiful Mission Bay. Bring your family along for a spectacular day on the water. Enjoy your own music, food, and drinks to make your experience extra special. You may encounter some local wildlife, such as sea lions, migratory birds, and maybe even dolphins. At 21 feet with room for up to 10 guests, the Sun Cruisers are the best choice for your Mission Bay outing. Everyone can come along, with no boating license required to operate this eco-friendly water cruiser. Duffy Boats are as easy as driving a golf cart and go 5-6 mph. Glide through the calm waters of Mission Bay at your own pace. Each Sun Cruiser comes equipped with pillows, tables and a built-in ice cooler for any snacks or beverages you bring along. There are enclosures to protect in the case of unpredicted rain, and a sound system with Bluetooth that you can connect to your device.

San Diego: Private Snug Harbor Duffy Boat Rental

San Diego: Private Snug Harbor Duffy Boat Rental

Be your own captain and enjoy a private cruise around Mission Bay with your own electric Duffy Boat. Invite up to 10 passengers, bring your own drinks and music, and enjoy a self-guided tour on the water. Look out for sea lions, migratory birds, dolphins, and people using jet skis and water jet-packs as you boat around San Diego’s Mission Bay. Each Duffy Boat boasts a canopy top to ensure shade, full window enclosures, a built-in cooler for your snacks and drinks, a stereo with Bluetooth connectivity.  Choose between a 90-minute and 3-hour booking, and enjoy a sunset over the water with an early evening timeslot. You’ll be given a detailed map of Mission Bay, as well as instructions on how to drive it before you depart. Duffy Boats are as easy to drive as a golf cart and travel at approximately 5 or 6 mph.

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What people are saying about Mission Bay, San Diego

Overall rating

4.8
(36 reviews)

Fantastic experience. Me and my son felt very welcome by the gude Issi who did an excellent job in giving us a unique 2,5 hours in and on the water.

We had so much fun kayaking the ocean and lokking for fish while snorkeling. The guides were awesome and made it a sporty and informative trip.

Fun! No whales that day, but hundreds of dolphins. The family was captivated (including two 16 year old boys!)

San Diego is a beautiful city! To visit!! The people there are super nice!

Incredibly fun. Vanessa and JP were terrific guides. Perfect trip.