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LEGOLAND® + SEA LIFE™ Park Combo Ticket
LEGOLAND® + SEA LIFE™ Park Combo Ticket From $91.00 per Adult
Enjoy some imaginative exploration with a combination ticket to the SEA LIFE™ Aquarium and LEGOLAND® California. Please note that park location is 30 minutes north of San Diego and 1-hour south of Orange County..
Free 2nd day of admission to LEGOLAND® California and SEA LIFE™ Aquarium
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LEGOLAND®, SEA LIFE™, and Water Park Combo Ticket: 5 Days for the Price of 1!
LEGOLAND®, SEA LIFE™, and Water Park Combo Ticket: 5 Days for the Price of 1! From $96.00 per Adult
Experience all the adventure, exploration, and memories LEGOLAND® has to offer with a combination ticket to LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE™ Aquarium, and LEGOLAND® Water Park.
5 Days for the Price of 1 at LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE™ Aquarium, and LEGOLAND® Water Park
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SeaWorld San Diego Single-Day Ticket
SeaWorld San Diego Single-Day Ticket From $78.00 per Adult
SeaWorld San Diego lets you connect with the wonders of the sea. Experience awe-inspiring shows and up-close animal encounters.
Book now and receive unlimited admission for 7 days!
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Go San Diego Card
Go San Diego Card From $77.00 per Adult
Enjoy unlimited entrance to more than 55 San Diego attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, the Wild Animal Park, Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, harbor tours, and over a dozen unique Balboa Park museums. Plus, save up to 30 percent on shopping, dining, and other activities around San Diego. BONUS! Multi-day inclusion to Sea World is available exclusively on 3- and 5-day cards!
SAVE up to 55% off regular admissions

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Theme Parks
San Diego 3-4-1 Pass
San Diego 3-4-1 Pass From $143.00 per Adult
Explore all that SeaWorld San Diego, the San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park have to offer—for 5 full days! From rare animals to wild rides, there's something for everyone.
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Southern California CityPass
Southern California CityPass From $306.01 per Adult
The Southern California CityPass includes a 3-day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket, which is good for admission to Disneyland® park and Disney's California Adventure® park. The pass also includes a 1-day admission ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood® and a 1-day admission ticket to SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego.
Save up to 25% when using the CityPass
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass From $44.00 per Adult
There's no time for "lion" about at the San Diego Zoo! With 100 acres to explore and more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals to visit, there's always something "gnu" going on.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Africa Tram Safari
San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Africa Tram Safari From $44.00 per Adult
Visit the earth's rarest wild animals as they roam together in herds and flocks on vast expanses similar to their native homelands.
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SeaWorld and Aquatica San Diego 2-Park Combo Ticket
SeaWorld and Aquatica San Diego 2-Park Combo Ticket From $116.00 per Adult
From the waters of SeaWorld® sprouts a one-of-a-kind waterpark, where the South Seas and Southern California meet. This whimsical, tropical oasis features waters from serene to extreme for all ages. There’s fun for everyone at Aquatica – SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM.
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Southern California 2-Park Flex Ticket
Southern California 2-Park Flex Ticket From $127.06 per Adult
Take a journey beyond the ocean’s door to a place filled with up-close animal encounters, thrilling rides and awe-inspiring shows at SeaWorld San Diego. Put yourself inside the movie action at Universal Studios Hollywood™. Your Southern California 2-Park Flex Ticket is valid for 1 visit to SeaWorld San Diego and 1 visit to Universal Studios Hollywood™ within 14 consecutive days from date of first use.
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LEGOLAND® California One Day Ticket
LEGOLAND® California One Day Ticket From $78.00 per Adult
LEGOLAND® California's newest attraction, Land of Adventure, is a spot where guests can uncover a lost kingdom and hunt for treasure using laser blasters. LEGOLAND® offers more than 50 other rides, shows, and attractions, including the all-new Miniland Las Vegas where you can walk down the famous Strip! Note location is 30 minutes north of San Diego and 1-hour south of Orange County.
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LEGOLAND®, SEA LIFE™, and Water Park Combo Ticket
LEGOLAND®, SEA LIFE™, and Water Park Combo Ticket From $97.00 per Adult
Experience all the adventure, exploration, and memories LEGOLAND® has to offer with a combination ticket to LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE™ Aquarium, and LEGOLAND® Water Park.
Free 2nd day of admission to LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE™ Aquarium, and LEGOLAND® Water Park
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<i>Disneyland</i>® Resort<i> Park Hopper</i>® Tickets
Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets From $169.99 per Adult
Welcome to a world of possibilities—your gateway to making all your dreams come true. After all, that’s what a Disney vacation is all about—making magic happen for everyone of every age. Make your memories now, only at the Disneyland® Resort.
Book early and save, plus all Bonus Tickets receive a complimentary Magic Morning!
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Tours and Sightseeing
Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego
Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego From $36.00 per Adult
Climb onboard the Old Town Trolley and enjoy a 2-hour, fully narrated trolley ride! Hop on and off among 8 stops.
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San Diego Seals
San Diego Seals From $36.00 per Adult
See San Diego from the sparkling waters of the Bay. Hop aboard a state-of-the-art Hydra Terra amphibious vehicle and learn about the city's maritime history while viewing its top sights, including Shelter Island, Point Loma, and the Maritime Museum.
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Segway Tours in Beautiful San Diego
Segway Tours in Beautiful San Diego From $30.00 per Traveler
Why ride when you can glide! The best way to see San Diego up close and personal with entertaining and informative guides. Tour some of the city’s most popular areas and sights.
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GPS-Guided Tour of San Diego
GPS-Guided Tour of San Diego From $49.71 per Car
Put a new twist on your day of San Diego sightseeing with a GPS-narrated GoCar tour. This car's compact size and sporty design let you motor around town in style.
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San Diego Coastal Tour with TourGuideTim
San Diego Coastal Tour with TourGuideTim From $58.00 per Adult
Explore the beaches, beauty, history, and culture of San Diego's coastal communities, learning all about San Diego while following an expert guide to hidden vistas. This bus tour also includes guided walks in La Jolla and Torrey Pines as well as an option for free time.
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Five Star Tours: San Diego
Five Star Tours: San Diego "Heart of SoCal" City Tour From $42.00 per Adult
Get the most bang for your sightseeing buck on this fast-paced half-day tour of both the city's urban and natural areas, and discover why San Diego is truly the "heart of Southern California."
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Five Star Tours: Tijuana Up and Down City Tour
Five Star Tours: Tijuana Up and Down City Tour From $59.00 per Adult
Fall in love with Mexico during an afternoon amid Tijuana's contrasting landscape, where the abutting modern and traditional attractions make time spent bargain shopping and taco noshing that much more memorable.
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Five Star Tours: San Diego Beach Fun Tour
Five Star Tours: San Diego Beach Fun Tour From $45.00 per Adult
Discover the essence of Southern California beach culture and the beauty of what San Diego is really about—its astonishing coastline—on this tour of the city's most famous beaches and piers.
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Air and Land Adventures
Full-Day Kayak, Hike, and Bike Tour of San Diego
Full-Day Kayak, Hike, and Bike Tour of San Diego From $125.00 per Traveler
Experience San Diego by kayak, on foot, and by bike! Beginners, weekend warriors, and hard-core adventurers can enjoy this unique way to discover all that San Diego has to offer.
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La Jolla Plunge Bike Tour
La Jolla Plunge Bike Tour From $50.00 per Traveler
Start the morning at the top of Mount Soledad with a 360-degree view of San Diego! Later, take an exhilerating downhill bike ride from Mount Soledad with the help of an experienced guide.
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Water Activities and Cruises
Dinner Dance Cruise
Dinner Dance Cruise From $96.89 per Adult
Watch the sun go down, sip champagne, and enjoy a delicious three-course dinner prepared fresh by onboard chefs. Then dance to music or watch the San Diego sights drift by from the outdoor decks.
Save 15% on any day of the week when you book online!
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San Diego Harbor - 2-Hour Tour
San Diego Harbor - 2-Hour Tour From $29.00 per Adult
Explore San Diego by water! See all the sights of the area, including the Navy Seals Training Base, the Surface Force Pacific (with over 40 destroyers, cruisers, and frigates), and the Submarine Amphibious Base.
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La Jolla Sea Caves Tour
La Jolla Sea Caves Tour From $50.00 per Traveler
Kayak up to the caves at La Jolla, and see sea lions, seals, sting rays, bat rays, brown pelicans, and cormorants. There might even be a dolphin swimming beside you!
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Dennis Conner's America's Cup Experience
Dennis Conner's America's Cup Experience From $99.00 per Adult
Climb aboard the Stars & Stripes or Abracadabra and learn what sets these vessels in a class by themselves. Perfect for sport or leisure, the yachts afford sweeping views and an exhilarating sail.
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Beginner's Surfing Lessons
Beginner's Surfing Lessons From $70.00 per Youth
Don’t know your goofy foot from your regular foot? Not to worry! A team of expert instructors are waiting to show you all the basics of catching a wave with both adult and kid’s group lessons.
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Champagne Brunch Cruise on San Diego Bay
Champagne Brunch Cruise on San Diego Bay From $77.15 per Adult
Glide through the waters of San Diego Bay on a two-hour cruise. Toast the day with champagne or a mimosa and enjoy a selection of delicious made to order breakfast options.
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Speed Boat Adventure
Speed Boat Adventure From $60.55 per Adult
Step into the captain seat of a speed boat and cruise the San Diego Bay on this guide-narrated tour.
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Attractions
Admission to USS<i> Midway</i> Museum and Self-Guided Tour
Admission to USS Midway Museum and Self-Guided Tour From $16.00 per Adult
Discover the USS Midway, the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Admission aboard the ship includes a self-guided audio tour, narrated by former sailors.
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Restaurants and Nightlife
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe From $22.67 per Traveler
Celebrating over 38 years and over 125 restaurants worldwide, Hard Rock Cafe is the Ambassador of Rock! Experience the phenomena with a 2-course, Blue Grass Menu dinner, priority seating, and more!
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Spa and Beauty
SpaFinder Wellness Gift Card
SpaFinder Wellness Gift Card From $50.00 per Adult
Rejuvenate your mind and body or unwind and relax with a fitness class or spa treatment of your choice! Your SpaFinder Wellness e-Gift Card saves money and gives access to over 20,000 spas and wellness practitioners worldwide.
Exclusive: Book now, save 5% on select gift certificates!
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Travel Accessories
Fly Green with TerraPass
Fly Green with TerraPass From $6.99 per Traveler
We all contribute to global warming. Now you can do something about it—easily and affordably. Join the more than 150,000 people who use TerraPass to balance out the global-warming impact of their flying, driving, and other energy use.
Reduce your carbon footprint and celebrate Earth Day every day!
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Ground Transportation
Shared One-Way<strong> San Diego Airport Shuttle Transfer</strong>
Shared One-Way San Diego Airport Shuttle Transfer From $14.00 per Traveler
Save money with a comfortable shared one-way shuttle bus transfer between San Diego Airport and your hotel. Areas serviced include downtown San Diego, Old Town, the San Diego Sports Arena, Southwest, Mission Bay, and Hotel Circle.
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Shared Shuttle Transfer between<strong> Los Angeles Hotels</strong> and<strong> San Diego Hotels</strong>
Shared Shuttle Transfer between Los Angeles Hotels and San Diego Hotels From $59.00 per Traveler
Save money with a comfortable shared shuttle bus transfer between Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Shared Shuttle Transfer between<strong> San Diego</strong> Hotels and<strong> Anaheim</strong> Hotels
Shared Shuttle Transfer between San Diego Hotels and Anaheim Hotels From $42.00 per Traveler
Save money with a comfortable shared shuttle bus transfer between San Diego and Anaheim.
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