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Shelter Island, Point Loma

Shelter Island, Point Loma: Our most recommended tours and activities

San Diego: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

1. San Diego: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

See the sights of San Diego Bay on a fully-narrated cruise. Pass by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, among other notable points of interest, while taking in beautiful skyline views. Choose between a 1-hour cruise of either the North or South Harbor, or book the 2-hour cruise, which includes both. San Diego’s North Harbor cruise takes you past historic ships in the Maritime Museum, Harbor Island, North Island Naval Air Station, and Shelter Island. The South Harbor route includes sightings of the Coronado Bridge, the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier, the U.S. Navy Surface Fleet, and the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. As you sail, keep a lookout for wildlife such as blue herons, sea lions, and pelicans Listen as your professional crew provides commentary about the rich local and military history, points of interest, and facts about San Diego Bay. This sightseeing cruise also showcases local environmental conservation efforts through video clips and onboard displays.

San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

2. San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Splash into San Diego Bay with an insightful tour across land and water. most unique sightseeing tour. Take a seat aboard a hybrid bus and boat and come across the most interesting sights in the city. Learn about San Diego's main landmarks from your guide. Wind through picturesque San Diego streets before splashing into the water for a cruise of San Diego Bay. Pass the Embarcadero and San Diego International Airport. Hear about the importance of the military in San Diego and other local icons as you travel along the scenic coast. Once you splash into the Big Bay, glide by Navy ships, tugboats, and fishing vessels throughout the harbor. Pass by Shelter Island and listen to stories of early sailors.

San Diego Bay: Eco-Pedal Boat Rental

3. San Diego Bay: Eco-Pedal Boat Rental

See amazing views of downtown San Diego and spend some time on the water with an hour-long eco-pedal boat rental in San Diego Bay. Pedal by yourself or bring others to join in on the fun. Explore America’s Cup Harbor, Harbor Island, and Liberty station from the water and keep your eyes peeled for sea lions and local birds. Bring your cooler and enjoy drinks and lunch with magnificent city views.

San Diego: Driving Day Tour with GoCar Luxury

4. San Diego: Driving Day Tour with GoCar Luxury

See every inch of wonderful San Diego in a unique and fun way by going on the all day Everything Tour with GoCar. Let the car be your guide with onspot GPS and story telling features. See the historic Old Town, Point Loma Ecological Preserve, Ocean Beach, and so much more. Witness history at the Gaslamp Quarter, window shop at the iconic Horton Plaza, and stroll through the aromatic rose garden of Balboa Park. Find the natural beauty of the Point Loma Ecological Preserve. Wade in tide pools and see sea anemones, crabs, lobster, fish, and the occasional lucky octopus. Walk along Ocean Beach and through San Diego's famous Maritime Museum. Take in the vibe of Old Town and see how San Diego has changed over the centuries.

San Diego: Point Loma Electric GoCar Rental Tour

5. San Diego: Point Loma Electric GoCar Rental Tour

Explore the world-famous Point Loma, San Diego in the world’s first storytelling car. Your GoCar will direct you to Little Italy in San Diego’s Old Town where you will see the unexpected melting pot of Mexican and Western culture. You will be riding in a GoCar, the world’s first storytelling car that will give you valuable narration throughout the tour automatically based on your GPS location. Pass by Liberty Station, home of the Navel Training Center that closed in 1997.

San Diego: Luxury GPS Self-Guided Tour by Vandherall

6. San Diego: Luxury GPS Self-Guided Tour by Vandherall

Make your way through San Diego as you travel in a brand new Vandherall luxury car. Get a flair for western and Mexican culture as you travel through Little Italy. Discover how deeply embedded the US Navy is into San Diego as you see the Naval Attack Submarine base, visit Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma Lighthouse, and more on this GPS-guided trip. Starting in Old Town, you'll make your way into Point Loma towards Liberty Station which used to be the Naval Training Center of San Diego, now repurposed into a mixed-use development. Next, go to Shelter Island to receive a great view of the Attack Submarine base. Make your way to Cabrillo National Monument and the Point Loma ecological preserve to see the old lighthouse that stood watch on the rocky shores and lit up the dangerous waterways for many sailors and fishermen. Stop to look at the tide pools, where all sorts of aquatic creatures make their home. As you finish your tour you'll pass the romantic Sunset Cliffs and into the eccentric Ocean Beach community, where there are plenty of privately owned shops.

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What people are saying about Shelter Island, Point Loma

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 263 reviews

We had a great time on the harbor tour. We took the two-hour tour and were able to see and experience both the north and south harbors. The crew were very friendly and helpful. The narration for both segments was great. We learned a lot about the harbor area which helped us to plan new things to do in San Diego. Well worth it!

The vehicle, guides and tour were great. Just another way to see San Diego.

The tour guide was great and all of us had fun—even the teenagers.

Very nice tour with interesting explanations. Recommended!!

The ship crew was polite friendly and professional