Pamper Your Sweetheart with a Valentine’s Wine & Food Tour

February 9, 2011 by  
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If you are planning a romantic escape to San Diego in February, you can spoil your sweetheart by taking a Valentine’s Wine and Food Tour. This exciting tour runs through the entire month of February and gives you a unique opportunity to sample gourmet delicacies and fine wines. The tour will make four stops in nearby La Jolla and includes food pairings, special Valentine’s gifts and prizes and narration by a knowledgeable guide about local culture, history and wine tasting tips. The La Jolla Wine Tours offer this exciting tour that is sure to be a highlight of your romantic vacation!

While you are in San Diego, you will definitely want to see the city’s cultural hotspots. By taking a San Diego City and Tijuana Tour, you will get to see all of the important landmarks of San Diego like Coronado Island and the Gas Lamp District before visiting La Jolla and then crossing the border for a visit to Tijuana. In Tijuana, you will experience the rich culture of the city by visiting the Avenida Revolucion for exciting shopping opportunities. This three hour tour will provide you with great views of the area and narration by an English speaking guide. This memorable tour will be an excellent addition to your vacation, so be sure to include it in your vacation plans.

If you want to visit the many exciting attractions during your vacation in San Diego, you can enjoy admission to more than 50 popular attractions like the San Diego Aerospace Museum, Knott’s Berry Farm and LEGOLAND California with the Go San Diego Card. You can purchase a 2 Day Go San Diego Card if you are planning a short getaway or purchase a 5 or 7 Day Go San Diego Card if you are planning a longer visit to the city. The Go San Diego Card caters to people of a variety of interests, so whatever you would like to see during your vacation, you are sure to find an attraction you will love.

Enjoy a Relaxing Labor Day Cruise in San Diego

August 10, 2010 by  
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Since summer is slowly coming to an end, that means Labor Day is just around the corner. Take this opportunity to spend Labor Day weekend cruising along the splendid San Diego Harbor. A few relaxing cruises that spotlight the beautiful harbor area of San Diego include San Diego Harbor Excursions as well as the San Diego Grand Tour – Tijuana Day Trip with San Diego City Tour & Harbor Cruise. These cruises offer a rejuvenating experience on your wonderful trip to San Diego during Labor Day weekend.

San Diego Harbor Excursions

Take a great tour of the harbor with San Diego Harbor Excursions where you can enjoy a one or two hour excursion aboard the Spirit of San Diego. You will have the opportunity to see exciting sights along the bay such as North Island Naval Air Station, Cabrillo National Monument, Star of India, Coronado Bay Bridge, and more. Take your pick of three tours including the 1-Hour North Bay Tour, 1-Hour South Bay Tour, or the 2-Hour Full Bay Tour for the ultimate bay experience.

San Diego Grand Tour – Tijuana Day Trip with San Diego City Tour & Harbor Cruise

When you take the San Diego Grand Tour, enjoy a thorough look into San Diego’s harbor as well as a glimpse into nearby Tijuana for an unforgettable trip. Before departing on the harbor cruise, spend some time exploring Downtown, The Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Old Town, and more. See the sights of the busy harbor including Naval ships, marine life, and more before crossing the border into Tijuana. In Tijuana, see great cultural sights and spend some time shopping for unique and hand-crafted items before heading back to the bay.

There are many more wonderful ways to experience the waters of San Diego as well as the thrilling city. Whether you are wanting to take a double decker tour or spend the day relaxing at Rosarito Beach, we offer something perfect for your family trip or a relaxing Labor Day weekend trip. Click here for a list of sightseeing cruises and tours in San Diego.

Enjoy A Day Trip In San Diego!

December 29, 2009 by  
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There are so many places and things to see around San Diego that it can be hard to squeeze it all in to one vacation. However, there are many day trips for the San Diego area that make it much easier to see it all. Visiting everything from Sea World to Tijuana, there is a day trip to fit every vacation.

Sea World San Diego Tour

Sea World is a fun family experience that you should definitely experience during your next visit to San Diego. With this tour, you can spend the whole day at Sea World and enjoy the San Diego sun and the animals. The tour includes transportation to and from your hotel and admission to Sea World and all the shows at the park. At Sea World, your family can see everything from penguins to beluga whales, experience one of the many activities, or see one of the amazing shows. The premier show features the resident celebrity, Shamu, titled ‘Believe’.

San Diego Grand Tour

If you think a tour of San Diego means just seeing the sights of the city, you couldn’t be more wrong. With the San Diego Grand Tour, your family will see all that San Diego has to offer, including the famous harbor, before you head off to neighboring Tijuana. The day begins with a guided tour of San Diego, where you’ll visit The Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Old Town and more before taking off on a Harbor Cruise. During the cruise, your family will see native marine wildlife and Navy ships as well as views of the city. Once you cross the border into Mexico, you’ll visit several cultural sights in Tijuana before heading off to do some shopping in the famous Avenida Revolucion. 

These are only two of the many day trips and tours available in the San Diego area. To check out more tour options feel free to visit the Tours Activity page at VacationsMadeEasy.com!

Summer Is the Perfect Time to Tour San Diego

May 19, 2009 by  
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OLD TOWN TROLLEY NARRATED TOURIf you have been waiting for the perfect time to explore San Diego, summer provides the perfect opportunity to take a trolley tour, hop on a double-decker bus, or relax in the sun on a sightseeing cruise. You will be able to enjoy the sunshine and traditionally good summer weather as you take in the sights of San Diego on one of these tours.

San Diego Grand Tour: Three Tours in One

You will not have to pick and choose which tour you want with this tour because it combines three popular San Diego tours that will give you an all-encompassing look at the city. As a part of this package, you will have a city tour of San Diego which will take you through historic downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter, a cruise of the San Diego harbor, and you will end the day with a visit to Tijuana, San Diego’s Mexican sister city, where you will have the opportunity to shop and explore. This tour is a great activity to get a comprehensive view of San Diego.

Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour

A trolley is a fun way to see San Diego. With this tour, you will receive the benefit of having a knowledgeable tour guide that will inform and entertain you while having the convenience of being able to hop on and off at various stops and board another trolley at your leisure to continue your tour. The trolley will take you to such sights as Seaport Village, the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Museum of Art, and Balboa Park.

Nature Cruise of San Diego

Connect with the great outdoors surrounding this great city with this nature cruise. You will have a relaxing cruise in San Diego Harbor while experiencing the thrill of seeing various creatures in their natural habitats. Wildlife you could see include whales, dolphins, harbor seals, sea birds, and sea lions. You will also have the benefit of having knowledgeable tour guides who will be able to tell you history of the area and information about the wildlife you will be seeing.

San Diego is a Vacation Playground for all ages

January 13, 2009 by  
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Polar Bears at the San Diego ZooSan Diego is an attractive vacation location that offers fun for all ages with a myriad of activities to please the entire family. From the world renowned San Diego Zoo, to the giant playground that is Legoland, to a quick excursion into Mexico, the family can experience so many different kinds of fun. San Diego is a booming city with a picturesque harbor, the world’s busiest border crossing, and a dizzying array of entertaining things to do all within a short distance. Children of all ages will marvel at the city’s natural beauty, the pleasant climate and the endless list of area attractions.

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is widely regarded as one of the greatest zoos on earth. With over eight hundred species of animals displayed in natural and aesthetically pleasing exhibits is it any wonder? You can visit a giant panda research station, follow the monkey trails, or wander through a tropical rain forest aviary. If you still have any energy left after that you can head to the reptile mesa to search for the elusive komodo dragon, or go watch a polar bear plunge into a refreshing pool of cold water. No matter what your favorite animal is, you are sure to find it making the San Diego Zoo its home.

 
LEGOLAND California

If you are trying to build your vacation around family friendly activities, be sure not to overlook LEGOLAND California. You can view architectural masterpieces made out of LEGOs, including the White House, The US Capitol and even the New York City skyline, which you can view via a boat tour that will take you up close to a replica of the Statue of Liberty. LEGOLAND also offers thrilling rides and live shows. So bring your family and a truckload of imagination and enjoy reliving your childhood in LEGOLAND California.

Baja Ensenada & Lunch

No trip to San Diego would be complete without a trip across the border into Mexico. Why not take the whole day and take a coastal tour that runs through Tijuana, Rosarito Beach, and into the Mexican city of Ensenada. You can see the filming location for “Pirates of the Caribbean”, enjoy authentic Mexican food and sip on a complimentary Margarita, as you experience the best of Baja scenery and Mexican culture. Make a trip across the border part of your vacation experience.