3 3-Hour Experiences in San Diego That Are Worth The Money

1.3 Hour Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 142 reviews · 3 hours · from $34Our pick

Sail three hours from Mission Bay to La Jolla Canyon on Legacy Whale Watch’s stable 80-foot boat. Look for gray whales in winter and blue whales in summer, plus dolphins, sea lions, and birds. You get indoor and outdoor seating, a snack bar, bathrooms, and a whale guarantee.

“Very nice experience, we had a great time! The boat is great, the staff is very friendly and knowöedgable, all was perfectly organized, and we got to see lots of dolphins and a whale!”

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2.3 Hour Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Cruise from Mission Bay into the Pacific with Legacy Whale Watch for about three hours. Expect California sea lions, seabirds, dolphins, and a chance to see gray, humpback, fin, or minke whales. Natural history volunteers may add lively explanations, and the boat returns to 1717 Quivira Road.

“It was really good- we saw dolphins and the backs of whales as they arched in the water. We also saw a few whale tails. The US boats can’t go up to the whales because of a law. They keep a distance of about 100feet”

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3.The San Diego Tour: 3 Hours of Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $149

This three-hour bus tour gives you a quick first look at San Diego, with stops around the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Island, Hotel del Coronado, and Balboa Park. English-speaking guides such as Jeff and Vincent have led informative, relaxed outings. Expect a compact bus, short photo stops, and a central downtown meeting point.

“Jeff was fantastic, very informative. We were the only 2 people booked on our tour, so it ended up being a private tour making it a great experience”

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