Things to do in San Diego

This was the main event of my San Diego trip! I watched Top Gun countless times before the trip to prepare for today. No matter what anyone says or how much they laugh, I was thrilled and feeling like Maverick for the day. I was very satisfied to sit in both the front and back seats of the F14. I was truly impressed to see the A4, A7, and F4II, which I used to build as plastic models as a child, as well as the F18 up close. I also enjoyed the hangar and various facilities inside the ship.

It's a discounted set, so it's more economical than buying separately for some facilities and attractions. You make individual reservations after purchasing the pass. Some facilities allow you to enter by showing a QR code, saving you time by avoiding the ticket booth line. I chose the combo of Petco Park Tour, Seal Tour, and the Midway Museum. I purchased Padres game tickets directly from the MLB website. Thanks to YouTuber Ryukulu for telling me about Klook.

The meeting point is at the ticket booth in Seaport Village. It's the same location as the San Diego Trolley ticket booth. The tour runs along Harbor Drive, passes by the airport, and enters San Diego Bay from Shelter Island. In San Diego Bay, you'll get an up-close view of marine life alongside yachts. From the vehicle, you can enjoy seaside views and cityscapes that are completely different from downtown. An amphibious bus tour is recommended in any city.

A great way to enjoy San Diego attractions without worrying about traffic and parking. Just be prepared to wait for the next bus if you’re late by a minute. The driver guide was very knowledgeable about the city.

Participated in the 10:00 AM tour. It was a friendly experience with a small group of 4 people from 2 parties. Our English is limited, but the explanations were slow and easy to understand. We were able to see the stadium's history, press box, VIP room, and even access the benches. We might have even sat on the bench where Shohei Ohtani sits! The bullpen was also visible up close. It was a dream come true.

This walking tour met my expectations. We had two guides for the day: Andres accompanied us for about 30 minutes to help us cross the border, and then Carlos took over as our main tour guide. Once we arrived on the Mexico side, we boarded a van and headed to downtown Tijuana. Carlos was knowledgeable and passionate about his city. He guided us through a variety of local experiences, including sampling candies, moles, and tequilas. He shared engaging stories and historical insights, and even stopped by the famous restaurant where the Caesar salad was created, though we didn’t go inside. While bottled water wasn’t included in the tour, a drink was provided with our lunch. Before the tour, I was concerned about the return border crossing into the U.S., but fortunately, we only had to spend about 15 minutes.