Cruise Ship Visitors’ Daytime Itinerary
While your ship is docked and you’re looking to explore all that Downtown San Diego has to offer, use GO’s tips for all must-see attractions on the Bay and Embarcadero – all within walking distance!
Tour
- Soar the virtual skies in a flight simulator onboard the historic USS Midway Museum and check out GO’s profile on the museum
910 N. Harbor Drive; 619.544.9600
- Check out the Urban Trees sculptures during a walk along the Embarcadero and check out GO’s profile on the exhibit
- Visit the Maritime Museum and explore historic ships such as the Star of India, Californian, Medea, or B-39 Submarine
1492 N. Harbor Drive; 619.234.9153
- Time to Spare? Jump into a pedicab and enjoy all the beauty of Downtown San Diego and its Gaslamp Quarter. (GO Tip: Be sure to ask for rates and approximate time before you jump in)
- Catch a magnificent glimpse of a California Gray Whale on a Whale Watching Tour aboard a Hornblower Cruise (GO Tip: Tour lasts about 3.5 hours and departure times are at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; whale season is from December through March) and check out GO’s profile on the attraction
1066 N. Harbor Drive; 1.888.467.6256
- Take a ride on the antique carousel and stroll through a variety of specialty stores at Seaport Village
849 W. Harbor Drive; 619.235.4014
- Try your luck at catching some fish at the South Embarcadero Park Pier (Embarcadero Marina Pier)
- Take a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage with Cinderella Carriage Company
1604 Newton Ave., San Diego, CA 92113; 619.239.8080
- Speed around downtown and surrounding areas in a GPS guided-story telling car on a Go Car Tour (GO Tip: The average tour duration is 2.5 hours but the tour can be completed in an hour if time is limited. Make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance)
2100 Kettner Boulevard; 1.800.91.GOCAR
Eat
- Take in unparalleled views of the San Diego Bay and savor a delicious meal at C-Level & Island Prime (GO Tip: Take a cab to the restaurant – it’ll be easy, inexpensive and definitely worth the trip) and check out GO’s profile on the restaurant
880 Harbor Island Drive; 619.298.6802
- Choose from more than a dozen catches of the day at The Fish Market
750 N. Harbor Drive; 619.232.FISH
- Enjoy a breathtaking landscape of the Bay from every table at San Diego Pier Café in Seaport Village
885 W. Harbor Drive; 619.239.3968
- Trade the crowds and noise of downtown for the sights and sounds of the San Diego Bay at Sally’s Seafood on the Water and check out GO’s profile on the restaurant
1 Market Place; 619.358.6740
- Head to Anthony’s Fish Grotto for the freshest fish and seafood in San Diego
1360 N. Harbor Drive; 619.232.5103
- Stop by Ben and Jerry’s for a sweet treat
859 A W. Harbor Drive; 619.595.0412
- Look out to Coronado Island from Edgewater Grill’s outdoor patio
861 W. Harbor Drive; 619.232.7581
- Quench your thirst with a margarita and taste some of San Diego’s best Mexican food at Margarita’s Kitchen and Cantina in Seaport Village
879 A W. Harbor Drive; 619.239.7901
- Dine inside an actual San Diego landmark at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive; 619.291.9110
View
- For an exquisite dining experience, award-winning Bertrand at Mister A’s offers stunning views of San Diego’s skyline from every table
2550 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor; 619.239.1379
- Socialize with San Diego’s finest atop the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter at ALTITUDE Sky Bar and Garden Lounge (GO Tip: ALTITUDE opens at 5 p.m.)
660 K Street; 619.446.6086
- Forty stories above the San Diego Bay, Top of the Hyatt at the Manchester Grand Hyatt is the tallest building on the West Coast waterfront (GO Tip: Top of the Hyatt opens at 3 p.m.)
1 Market Place; 619.232.1234 Ext. 4914
Shop
- Head to the Gaslamp Quarter for a more urban shopping experience. Find one-of-a-kind accessories, trendy boutiques and San Diego souvenirs – the Gaslamp has something for everyone!
**The Gaslamp Quarter is eight blocks long (from Broadway to Harbor Drive) and two blocks wide (from Fourth to Sixth Avenues)
- Horton Plaza, downtown’s unique open-air mall, features five levels of 130+ specialty shops and restaurants, movie theaters and a live theater.
329 Horton Plaza
- For a unique selection of shops, Seaport Village is home to 75 boutiques with a romantic waterfront setting. Grab a quick bite, enjoy a bayside picnic, or take a stroll along the village’s four miles of meandering paths.
849 W. Harbor Drive; 619.235.4014
For more great attractions and activities to do in Downtown San Diego, see GO's sample itinerary for convention visitors!
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