San Diego in 7 days: tours, rentals, and epic views

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.

Show off your best fishing techniques and make memories of your time in Cali on this SoCal Eco Tour. You'll be shown around San Diego Pier and taken to the best fishing spots while your knowledgeable guide provides plenty of tips and a brief history of the area.Enjoy a relaxing day right by the ocean and catch plenty of fish at this well-known fishing hotspot. All essential equipment is provided, including fishing poles, tackle, and bait for your convenience.

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!

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.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, you can experience the famous San Diego surf with a 90-minute surfboard rental from Bike and Kayak in La Jolla.La Jolla Shores is one of San Diego’s best and most popular beaches for catching waves and surfing. It’s semi-protected from southwest winds which make for calmer waters and an easier location to learn the sport.You’ll get to surf for a full 90 minutes, enjoy the beautiful shores of La Jolla (known as “the jewel” of San Diego), and experience the SoCal lifestyle and surf community San Diego is famous for. The beach has lifeguards on duty year-round, making this spot suitable for both beginners and novices.

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.

This interactive, guided PETCO Park Tour gives you access to the ballpark's restricted areas that few get to see.Discover 'writer's row' in the press box, learn about the historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building, and explore the Padres' dugout.You'll also get to peek inside the exclusive premium lounge and private luxury suites and enter the press box, where announcers call out a play-by-play of your favorite games.

Embark on a spine-tingling journey through San Diego's ghostly Gaslamp Quarter. For only the bravest of souls, this tour will take you through the historic streets where the past and the paranormal intersect.Enter the shadows where only the bold venture... This is no ordinary tour, but a haunting mix of ghostly tales, unsolved crimes and secrets from San Diego’s sailors and brothels. The living can be as wild as the dead – revelers and rogues may cross your path.This journey is not for the faint of heart, but for those brave enough to face the unknown.

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.

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.