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- Group size
- Up to 8
- Language
- English
About this tour
Explore San Diego’s waterfront through ships, stories, memorials and sweeping harbour views on a self-guided smartphone audio tour.
Follow a 2.5-mile route at your own pace as GPS-triggered narration introduces the Maritime Museum, USS Midway, Homecoming Statue, Tuna Harbor Park, Bob Hope Memorial, Seaport Village, San Diego Convention Center, the Rady Shell and views toward the Coronado Bridge.
A live GPS map shows your location and directs you between stops. Download the tour before arriving, listen without mobile data and pause whenever you want photos, food or extra time by the bay.
This is an exterior, self-guided walking experience with no in-person guide. Attraction admission and interior access are not included, and the route can be enjoyed when nearby buildings are closed. Allow 1–2 hours. Begin at the San Diego County Administration Center and finish at Fifth Avenue Landing.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: The tour begins at the San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, beside the waterfront.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Admire the waterfront landmark known as the “Jewel on the Bay” and discover the story behind its distinctive design.(5 min)
- 2
See historic ships from the promenade and get a quick introduction to San Diego’s rich maritime heritage.(5 min)
- 3
Step onto the public viewing areas of this over-water dining destination for sweeping bay views.(5 min)
- 4
Learn how San Diego’s busy cruise terminals connect the city with ports around the world.(5 min)
- 5
Come face to face with the legendary aircraft carrier that became one of San Diego’s signature museums.(5 min)
- 6
Discover the moving story captured in this joyful tribute to a sailor returning home.(5 min)
- 7
Walk through a waterfront park shaped by San Diego’s colourful tuna-fishing history.(5 min)
- 8
Pause at a powerful memorial to the sailors who fought in the largest naval battle of World War II.(5 min)
- 9
Learn how an unforgettable 1945 photograph inspired this larger-than-life waterfront sculpture.(5 min)
- 10
Meet the bronze figures honouring Bob Hope and the generations of service members he entertained.(5 min)
- 11
Pay tribute to the cruiser USS San Diego and the crew who served aboard her during World War II.(5 min)
- 12
Relax among greenery and public art in this peaceful 3.3-acre waterfront park.(5 min)
- 13
Look closely at The Riparium and see how a suspended tree transforms into a surprising work of art.(5 min)
- 14
Discover San Diego’s working waterfront at this lively open-air seafood market.(5 min)
- 15
Explore a harbour-side village filled with shops, patios, performers and bay views.(5 min)
- 16
Take in the waterfront scenery while hearing the highlights of San Diego’s remarkable past.(5 min)
- 17
See the waterfront setting that became home to one of the city’s best-known blues celebrations.(5 min)
- 18
Learn how the greater San Diego Bay protects vital coastal habitat alongside a working harbour.(5 min)
- 19
Discover how Hawaiian flavours and California influences came together at this waterfront restaurant.(5 min)
- 20
Look up at the sail-inspired roofline of San Diego’s striking waterfront convention centre.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours mobile app
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
Not included
- Smartphone or tablet
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Attraction Tickets
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
- In-person tour guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- San Diego, California
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at the San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, beside the waterfront
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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