Tours + Transportation

adventure rib rides

Intimate dolphin, whale-watching and sightseeing excursions onboard a Navy SEAL Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.) with U.S. Coast Guard Captain Ken Manzoni. 619.808.2822.

BALBOA PARK

Free tours about history, architecture, horticulture and botanical gardens. Call for schedule. Visitors Center, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.239.0512. www.balboapark.org

Biplane, Air combat & Warbird Adventures

Adventures Among the airborne tours offered are gentle or thrilling coastal biplane rides for two, you-fly-it air combat, loops and rolls in a WWII warbird. Montgomery Field, 760.930.0903.

CITYPASS

Discount combo packages for the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, SeaWorld, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. $276 (kids $229). 888.330.5008. citypass.com.

COACH AMERICA SAN DIEGO

Daily tours of all attractions in San Diego and Mexico. Charter minibuses, fully equipped passenger coaches. 3888 Beech St., downtown, 800.331.5077.

CORONADO TOURING

Walking tour around the historic Hotel del Coronado and neighborhood. Tu, Th and Sa at 11 am. $12; children 3 and under free. Meet at Glorietta Bay Inn, 1630 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, 619.435.5993.

CORPORATE HELICOPTERS

Great views of La Jolla and downtown from the comfort of a private helicopter. Montgomery Field, 800.345.6737.

DESTINATION TEMECULA

Door-to-door excursions to Temecula Wine Country, including wine tastings, complimentary wine glass, lunch and free time in Old Town Temecula. 28475 Old Town Front St., Temecula, 800.584.8162.

EXECUCAR

Premier luxury sedan service. Sedan and SUV service, flat rates, group services and frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 123 Camino de la Reina #200, Mission Valley, 800.410.4444.

FLAGSHIP CRUISES AND EVENTS

Daily narrated tours of San Diego Bay plus brunch and dinner cruises, water taxi and more. 1050 N. Harbor Drive, Embarcadero, 800.442.7847.

GASLAMP QUARTER HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Two-hour walking tour of the Gaslamp, Sa 11 am. $10. 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp, 619.233.4692.

Gaslamp segway

Guided segway tours of historic neighborhoods including La Jolla and Coronado. Reservations required. 300 G Street., Gaslamp, 619.239.2111.

HORNBLOWER CRUISES

Daily narrated tours of San Diego Bay, plus dinner cruises, yacht charters, whale watching, weddings and events. 1066 N. Harbor Drive, Broadway Pier, Embarcadero, 619.686.8700. www.hornblower.com

La Jolla Kayak

Cave and snorkel tours, bike and kayak rentals, whale-watching excursions and more. 2199 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla Shores, 858.459.1114 Map V20 lajollakayak.com

magical adventures

Offering hot air balloon flights over Del Mar & Wine Country. 866.ENJOY.US.

OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF SAN DIEGO

Narrated sightseeing tour explores San Diego and Coronado via trolley or “SEAL” (sea and land vehicle). On-and-off boarding privileges. Call for nearest pickup point and reservations. 619.298.8687.

SAIL SAN DIEGO

Enjoy San Diego Bay on afternoon and sunset sails. Snacks, drinks included. Customized accommodations available. 2051 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island, 619.297.7426.

SAN DIEGO CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Walking tour of the Asian Pacific Historic District. Second Tu-Sa 10 am, Sun 12 pm. Reservations required. $2; children free. Chinese Historical Museum, 404 Third Ave., downtown, 619.338.9888.

SAN DIEGO SCENIC TOURS

Daily half-day and full-day tours of attractions in San Diego and Mexico, including the Agua Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana. 858.273.8687.

SEAL TOUR

This unique amphibious tour explores San Diego Bay and its environs. Departs Th-M from Seaport Village.619.298.8687.

So diego tours

Culinary, nightlife and bike/walk sightseeing tours geared toward active visitors. 345 6th Ave., East Village, 619.233.8687.

SUP Coronado

Group and private lessons in the new sport of stand-up paddleboarding, plus ocean and bay tours. Various Coronado locations, 619.888.7686.

SUPER SHUTTLE

Runs to and from the airport 24 hours a day. All major cards. Individuals, groups and charters welcome. Earn frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 800.BLUE.VAN.