Things to do in San Diego

What to expect in San Diego

The things-to-do catalogue is led by Zoos & aquariums, Theme parks, Museums, Attraction passes and Tours, which means you can mix wildlife visits, family-friendly rides and flexible multi-attraction passes when planning time here. Attraction passes offer the widest price spread so they suit travellers wanting either a budget entry point or a premium bundle, while museums sit at the more affordable end. Bookings peak in April and dip to their quietest in September, so you’ll encounter the heaviest demand in April and the easiest availability in September.

How to choose what to book

The main choice is whether you want a fixed-ticket experience or flexible multi-attraction access — decide between single attractions and passes. Attraction passes provide the widest range, from around AUD 99 for entry-level options to about AUD 237 at the upper end, so they suit travellers who may trade off price against convenience, while museums are the most affordable way in with a typical price near AUD 51.

If you’re prioritising predictable pricing, zoos & aquariums have a narrow spread around AUD 94, so shopping around changes little; theme parks and tours sit in the mid-range where what’s included varies more and pays to compare by itinerary or extras. Choose museums and zoos & aquariums to fill gaps cheaply, or attraction passes if you want a single purchase to cover multiple highlights.

When travellers from Australia book

Most travellers book close to travel time, with a typical lead time of 1 day ahead, and the earliest planners often book about 6 days ahead. Plan on booking within a week of travel for most activities rather than months in advance, and allow that cushion especially for April when demand is highest.

How prices compare across categories

The table below shows how the city's top categories compare on price, so you can place a budget before choosing.

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.