Drive a GPS-guided Polaris GoCar from Old Town through Liberty Station to Cabrillo National Monument, Sunset Cliffs, and Ocean Beach. This 3‑hour tour pairs coastal views and local history with quick roadside stops to tide pools and vantage points.
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You ease into a compact Polaris GoCar at the end of Mason Street in Old Town, the engine purring as the harbor breeze dares you toward the point. The low profile car hugs curves while the GPS narrator guides you past Liberty Station’s brick warehouses and across Shelter Island’s marina, each turn opening a new slice of San Diego coastline. The road up to Cabrillo National Monument climbs a short promontory; from the roadside the old lighthouse keeps its watch and the Pacific pushes against wave-cut cliffs.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal—drivers and passengers should be able to enter/exit a low vehicle and walk short uneven surfaces at viewpoints.
Wildlife
History
Point Loma hosts the 19th-century Old Point Loma Lighthouse and sits at the site where Cabrillo landed in 1542; Liberty Station was redeveloped from the former Naval Training Center after 1997.
Conservation
Tide pools and intertidal life are fragile—stay off rock pools, don’t collect organisms, and follow posted trail rules to limit erosion and habitat damage.
Reserve your spot on the Sunset Cliffs and Beaches Tour in the GPS Guided Polaris GoCar today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID and meet the age rule
Rentals require drivers to be 25+ and show a valid driver’s license at check-in.
Check tide times
If you plan to view tide pools at Cabrillo, visit at low tide to see the most life and avoid damaging habitats.
Layer up for coastal wind
Even on sunny days the ocean breeze can be cool; bring a light windbreaker for comfort on cliff overlooks.
Secure loose gear
Small, open vehicles can toss items—use zip pockets or a small daypack clipped in to avoid lost belongings.
Driver’s license (valid)
Required at check-in and to operate the GoCar.
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Protects skin and eyes from strong coastal sun and glare off the water.
summer
Light windproof jacket
Blocks cool ocean breezes that can arrive suddenly along the cliffs.
spring
Sturdy shoes
Useful for short walks on uneven, rocky coastal terrain and tide-pool access.