Best Day Trips & Excursions in San Diego

13 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 13 day trips & excursions in San Diego using 789 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Diego La Jolla Tour 3 hr (8.2/10). Prices start at $78 and most cost between $150 and $350. A typical one lasts 7 hrs.

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Best overall

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 San Diego La Jolla Tour 3 hr

37 reviews · $169 · 3 hrs

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 San Diego La Jolla Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (33) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (4) $169 3 hrs
2 San Diego Joshua Tree National Park Day Tour 10 hr TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (8) $1,080 10 hrs
3 Rosarito Day Trip from San Diego 7 hr TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $185 7 hrs
4 Tijuana City Food Tour 7 hr TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $159 7 hrs
5 San Diego Puerto Nuevo Private Tour 8 hr TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1) $430 8 hrs
6 San Diego Coastal Sightseeing Tour 6 hr TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10 Viator 3.9★ (16) $150 6 hrs
7 San Diego Tijuana Day Trip 6 hr TourTruth score 5.8 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (592) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (25) $93 6 hrs
8 San Diego Tijuana Day Trip 5 hr TourTruth score 5.7 out of 10 Viator 4.6★ (107) $78 5 hrs
9 San Diego Gold Mine and Julian Pie Tour 7 hr TourTruth score – out of 10 – $179 7 hrs
10 San Diego Guided Day Trip from Orange County TourTruth score – out of 10 – – –

Questions

What is the best day trips & excursion in San Diego?

San Diego La Jolla Tour 3 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.2/10) of the 13 day trips & excursions in San Diego we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 37 reviews.

How much do day trips & excursions in San Diego cost?

Listed prices start at $78; the median is $169, and most cost between $150 and $350. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day trips & excursions in San Diego?

The median listed duration is 7 hrs.

Which day trips & excursion in San Diego has the most reviews?

San Diego Tijuana Day Trip 6 hr, with 617 reviews and a TourTruth score of 5.8/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide