Linking a string of charming beach communities from Oceanside to La Jolla, Historic Highway 101 hugs the Pacific Ocean and offers a taste of California's surf culture that can't be duplicated anywhere in the world.  

The following suggested 3-day itineraries are perfect for sightseeing the more outlying areas of San Diego, which are home to scenic mountains, deserts and a picturesque 70-mile coastline.

Located adjacent to Downtown San Diego along the Big Bay, San Diego's Embarcadero is a testament to the region's colorful maritime history complete with historic ships, museums and harbor tours, as well as a working fishing harbor, cruise ship terminal and plenty of hotels, restaurants and shops.

View San Diego from the water aboard a luxury ship or see all the landmarks as part of a on-and-off tour, you will find an accessible sightseeing tour that caters to your interests.