San Diego’s ultimate 3-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.