San Diego’s ultimate 7-day outdoor adventure itinerary

You'll set out onto the open waters to explore San Diego's famous seven caves. Look out for sea lions basking in the sun, see the famous Scripps Pier from the water, and try to spot some native aquatic life, including leopard sharks and shovelnose guitarfish. Enjoy the sights with your La Jolla Kayak rental.

San Diego is one of the world’s most ecologically diverse areas, and you'll get the chance to discover its colorful marine life. Dolphins, sea lions, and golden garibaldi fish call the area home, so don't miss the chance to explore an underwater paradise.If you're looking for things to do in San Diego, you should definitely rent or hire snorkel gear so you can spend a day underwater.You'll get a snorkel, mask, a wetsuit, and even flippers to propel you through the water. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters and take some underwater snaps of the colorful coral. Keep your eyes peeled for the bizarre-looking Shovel Nose Guitar Fish or a harmless Leopard Shark swimming around in the kelp forest.

Find something for every adventure-seeker at this fun-filled park.

The vessels all come with safety equipment that has been approved by the Coast Guard and use super-quiet, eco-friendly, 30-horsepower outboard motors. Boats can carry up to three passengers and come with comfortable cushioned seats.You don't need to be an experienced driver to pilot the boats either. They're controlled with a steering wheel that handles just like a car, and the throttle only has three positions.You can choose to cruise slowly like a houseboat and take in all the sights or whizz across the water.Along the way, you'll get views of the Navy Ships, the USS Midway aircraft museum, Coronado Bridge, famous Star of India, and the Seaport Village.

Explore San Diego at your own pace as you ride around the city – stop off for sightseeing or snack breaks, or just cruise around in the sun taking it all in. Set off from the central store front location and head round town or along the waterfront as you discover the vibrant variety San Diego has to offer. Check out Balboa Park, the Bea Evenson Fountain, San Diego Zoo, the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Gas Lamp Quarter or see it all! With your pass you'll get a bike, a map and all the accessories you might need to see San Diego from the saddle. On your marks. Get set. Go!

Head to the Whaley House Museum to explore San Diego's mysterious and chilling past and learn all about how this landmark house shaped the history of Old Town San Diego.Recognized as the oldest two-story brick structure south of Monterey California, the Whaley House features magnificent Greek Revival architecture along with an unrivaled historical timeline encompassing San Diego's second County Courthouse, a lively theatre, a charming general store and a prominent family home.

A zoo-quarium that focuses on the importance of coastal resource conservation, the Living Coast Discovery Center features a number of diverse and fascinating exhibits, set just steps from the pristine coastline of San Diego Bay.Kids and adults will love the Living Coast Discovery Center which features native Southern California wildlife. In Turtle Lagoon, get up close and personal with the Living Coast’s own endangered Eastern Pacific Green Sea Turtles. And don't miss the Shark & Ray Experience - a 21,000-gallon aquarium that includes a shallow-water touch tank where you can actually touch the resident rays.At the Living Coast Discovery Center San Diego, you can step into the Shorebird Aviary and enter the home of native water and shorebirds, including egrets, ducks, and herons. At Eagle Mesa, you'll come face-to-face with the majestic national symbols of the United States and Mexico: the Bald eagle and Golden eagle. Take a walk down Raptor Row and meet the Living Coast’s native birds of prey, including hawks, owls, osprey, and even the Turkey vulture.As you’re exploring, take notice of the beautiful gardens featuring San Diego’s rich mosaic of plant species. You can take a stroll on the National Wildlife Refuge’s 1.5 miles of walking trails leading to the shoreline, where you may catch a glimpse of a soaring harrier, shorebirds, rabbits, and maybe even an Osprey diving down for lunch.Discover the wonders of native wildlife at the Living Coast Discovery Center in San Diego. Experience hands-on exhibits, meet fascinating animals, and learn about vital conservation efforts.Join guided tours, bird-watching expeditions, and interactive animal encounters for an unforgettable adventure at this unique coastal gem, where nature and education come to life.

You’ll be whizzed around the scenic San Diego Bay as your highly skilled captain performs turbo-charged maneuvers and turns at speeds of up to 50mph.The Flagship Patriot Jet Boat features open-air seating, so be prepared to get soaked as you zoom across the water. When experiencing the Flagship Patriot Jet Boat San Diego, don't forget to bring a waterproof camera along for the ride as you’ll get the chance to capture some unbeatable views of San Diego’s most scenic sights.

Explore the sights of picturesque Island on two wheels with a Coronado bike rental adventure. Customize your own San Diego sightseeing route with the detailed bike map, which is included with your bike rental, and highlights all the scenic spots, points of interest, bike paths, recommended routes, and more.With your bike, you'll be able to cover more ground in less time, so you can get the full Coronado Island experience. Cruise through the well-landscaped neighborhoods, where no two houses are the same, ride by the Naval Air Station and US Navy SEALS center and snap pictures of the San Diego skyline.Each Coronado bike rental also includes a helmet, a water bottle holder, and a detailed map. Don't forget to take your camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way through Coronado.

Stroll around this peaceful garden in San Diego’s Balboa Park – the nation’s largest urban cultural park.The zen design of the Japanese Friendship Garden boasts traditional water and stone elements, two koi ponds, a bonsai collection, and unique attractions such as a cast bronze kannon bosatsu statue from 1735 AD. You'll enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the garden which fuses Japanese aesthetics with southern Californian characteristics.The garden was created as a gesture of friendship between the US and Japan and combines water, pastoral and mountain scenes, also known as 'San-Kei-En' - a three-tiered experience. As you explore, you'll learn about all the little landscaped details and what they represent in Japanese culture.Each calming element will bring a sense of peace and tranquility to your San Diego trip, so don't miss the chance to take some time out and enjoy this cultural sanctuary.

Combining history, spooky tales and potential ghostly encounters, this tour is perfect for anyone with a penchant for the paranormal! You'll check out some of San Diego's most notorious spots for ghostly activity and learn about the history and folklore of these haunted spots. You'll spend plenty of time admiring the Victorian architecture of Heritage Park and enjoying the disturbing stories of its gruesome and ghoulish past. You'll also explore Old Town San Diego with a brief stop at the Whaley House, and finally, El Campo Santo Cemetery.

You’ll speed out to sea on one of our large, comfortable yachts and pass barking sea lions and pods of leaping dolphins as you search for the legendary blue whales-the largest mammal on Earth.During the 4-hour whale-watching tour, you'll be treated to a live narration by our experienced captain and our on-board naturalist (from the San Diego Natural History Museum).You’ll stay cozy and comfortable with both indoor and outdoor seating and a snack bar featuring hot food, a full bar, and souvenirs.We also offer a guarantee, if some type of whale is not sighted on your whale watching cruise, you will receive a pass good to return for a Whale Watching Cruise or 1 or 2 Hour Harbor Cruise from Hornblower San Diego.

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.

See San Diego from the water aboard the Coronado Ferry. This 15-minute ride is the perfect way to sail across the pier whilst experiencing some of San Diego’s history.The Coronado Island Ferry is the oldest working wooden ferry in the US and is the only way to reach Coronado Island by foot, where shops and restaurants await. The 15-minute ride is the perfect way to sightsee San Diego from the water.