Every ride is a joy ride in San Diego! From historic trolleys cruising through Old Town to high-speed jet boats zipping across the bay, our city offers thrilling ways to explore. Whether you're soaring above the zoo, racing through theme parks or pedaling along the beach, these seven diverse experiences showcase San Diego's beauty and excitement.
Old Town Trolley Tours
A fun way to discover fascinating places in San Diego is on an Old Town Trolley Tour. The Trolley stops at 11 spots, including Old Town, Seaport Village, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, Little Italy and Balboa Park. You can either ride on the full two-hour narrated historic tour or hop on and off at different stops throughout the day. And the company also offers options to pair a trolley tour with an exciting land-and-water SEAL Tour.
Patriot Jet Boat
At 50 mph, this isn’t your standard scenic tour. Sure, you’ll get to take in San Diego’s soaring skyline and the sights along sparkling San Diego Bay. But when this supercharged jet boat hits full throttle, you’ll also experience some serious G-forces by way of 360-degree spins, hairpin turns and other thrills aboard the Patriot Jet Boat.
LEGOLAND California Unikitty's Disco Drop
Transport the whole family through the rainbow portal to join the fun with Unikitty and her many personalities on Unikitty's Disco Drop at LEGOLAND California’s The LEGO® Movie World. Drop, dip and swoop to the tiptop of Cloud Cuckoo Land, then spin and bounce back down to Earth so you can explore the town of Bricksburg, meet your favorite characters and go soaring on Emmet’s Flying Adventure.
SeaWorld San Diego Arctic Rescue
Hop on one of SeaWorld San Diego’s Arctic Rescue snowmobiles to experience all the thrills and chills as you navigate three exhilarating launches and reach wind-whipping speeds of 40 mph, on a ride inspired by the valiant efforts of the SeaWorld Rescue Team. After your adrenaline-filled ride aboard the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, explore the frozen wonderland of the Wild Arctic and get up close to walruses, beluga whales and more.
San Diego Zoo Skyfari Aerial Tram
Take in the sights and sounds from high above the beautiful San Diego Zoo on the Skyfari Aerial Tram. Enjoy stunning scenery while taking a shortcut to the other side of the Zoo in a cozy, open-air gondola. You’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the Zoo, Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego. Don’t forget to look down and spot some of your favorite animals along the way, from gorillas to elephants.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Safari Tour
Venture into an expansive savanna habitat to get up-close views of a variety of birds and mammals — including some of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s newest babies! You'll travel in the back of a covered, open-air safari truck, with an expert guide.
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Surrey Bike Tours
Grab the gang and cruise along the beach aboard one of these canopied, pedal-powered quadricycles. Spend the day exploring miles of paved paths along the Mission Bay shoreline with a rental from Action Sports Rentals. Explore San Diego’s gorgeous Embarcadero, from Seaport Village to Shelter Island, in a surrey from Wheel Fun Rentals. Or check out the Embarcadero and the San Diego skyline from another perspective as you pedal along Coronado’s wide bayside boardwalk with rentals from Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa or the Coronado Ferry Landing.
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