The San Diego Tour from South Orange County

QUICK DETAILS

• Tour Length: Approx. 9 hours (+/- depending on traffic)
• Tour Pickup/Dropoff: Pickup and dropoff available at most hotels in South Orange County (e.g., Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Beach).
• Tour Stops (in order):
  1. Mount Soledad – panoramic views of San Diego and the Pacific
  2. La Jolla Cove – sea lions, beaches, and boutique charm
  3. Old Town San Diego – the birthplace of California
  4. Seaport Village – lunch stop (meal not included)
  5. Gaslamp Quarter – drive-through of the historic district
  6. Coronado Bridge – scenic drive across the bay
  7. Hotel del Coronado – historic beachfront resort
  8. Balboa Park – gardens, Spanish architecture, and cultural heart of San Diego
  9. Little Italy – drive-through of San Diego’s lively Italian district
• Transportation: Yes — pickup and dropoff at your South Orange County hotel or custom location.
• Food/Drink: Complimentary bottled water and light snacks provided. Lunch available for purchase at Seaport Village.
• Included: Transportation, narration by a knowledgeable and fun tour guide, bottled water, light snacks, and photo stops at key attractions.
• Not Included: Lunch, additional food/drink, personal purchases, and gratuities.

Spend the day exploring America’s Finest City on a full-day adventure from South Orange County! Start your journey with sweeping views from Mount Soledad, then visit La Jolla Cove to see the sea lions and coastal beauty. Continue to Old Town San Diego for a glimpse of early California history, before enjoying a relaxing lunch stop at Seaport Village (meal not included).

After lunch, we’ll drive through the lively Gaslamp Quarter, cross the scenic Coronado Bridge, and visit the legendary Hotel del Coronado. The tour continues with time in Balboa Park, San Diego’s cultural heart, before finishing with a drive through vibrant Little Italy.

With transportation included from South Orange County, this 9-hour tour is the perfect way to enjoy San Diego’s beaches, history, and culture — all while leaving the driving to us. Sit back, relax, and experience the best of San Diego with Best Coast Tours!