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San Diego in a day: all-inclusive highlights and fun

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Got just one day in San Diego? We’ve packed the city’s best experiences into a single, seamless adventure. Hop on a classic trolley, explore ocean wonders, and cruise the bay—all with the All Inclusive pass for maximum savings and flexibility.
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    Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley: explore at your own pace

    Start your day with the 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours. This lively ride lets you discover San Diego’s coolest neighborhoods—Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park—at your own speed. Friendly guides share fun local stories, and you can jump off to explore whenever you like. It’s a flexible, entertaining way to see the city’s highlights and hidden gems.
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    2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours

    Up to 2 hours
    $99.00Included with the All-Inclusive Pass
    Get a whistle-stop tour of the city with this 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Pass from Old Town Trolley Tours. It's the perfect way to get your bearings when you first arrive.Once you start your tour, you can hop off at any of the 12 stops along the route and re-join when you're ready. Friendly and knowledgeable guides provide the 'transportainment' along the way, giving you the history, context, and trivia relating to everything you’ll see.
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    Birch Aquarium at Scripps: ocean life up close

    Head to La Jolla for a visit to Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Get hands-on with tide pools, meet playful seahorses, and enjoy sweeping Pacific views from the terrace. This spot is perfect for families and anyone curious about marine life. Don’t forget your camera—there are plenty of photo ops and interactive exhibits to keep everyone engaged.
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    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Up to 2 hours
    $34.95Included with the All-Inclusive Pass
    Fifteen minutes north of downtown San Diego, Birch Aquarium nestles among the cliffs of La Jolla. Serving as the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, Birch Aquarium offers hands-on exhibits that spotlight cutting-edge ocean research and introduce guests to an incredible cast of ocean creatures.Discover the wonders of the ocean in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, get hands-on with tide animals at the Tide Pool Plaza, and learn so much more about the magic of the aquatic world at this immersive aquarium in San Diego.You'll see everything from sharks and lobsters to turtles while learning all about ocean science and the marine environment. There are daily feedings and sea life interactions to watch, and if you want to get hands-on, you can head to the touch pool and pet sea stars and crabs.Birch Aquarium interprets the research and discoveries of Scripps Institution of Oceanography – a world leader in marine science – so you'll be learning straight from the source.
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    Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour: cruise with a view

    End your adventure with a 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises. Glide past the city skyline, spot sea lions, and catch a glimpse of the USS Midway. The fresh ocean breeze and expert narration make this cruise a relaxing way to see San Diego from a new angle. It’s the perfect finale for a day packed with highlights.
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    90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises

    1-2 hours
    $40.66Included with the All-Inclusive Pass
    Sit back, relax and enjoy spectacular views of San Diego Bay. This professionally-narrated harbor boat tour takes in dozens of the city's best sights including Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument. You'll cover 20 miles-worth of incredible landmarks and locations. As well as enjoying the sights, you'll also learn about San Diego's local history from the onboard narration and admire the area's stunning natural scenery. City Cruises' onboard staff will point out any marine animals you happen to pass by and you'll have plenty of chances to take photos along the way.
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