Julia was terrific! Knowledgeable, personable, accommodating, and passionate about her job. She…read moremade our tour so memorable and we couldn't recommend this business more. Thank you so much for a great experience, Julia!

What a great experience. My wife and I try to complete an electric bike tour in every city we…read morevisit. We've visited San Diego several times, but our visits were limited to the particular attraction we were visiting. This bike tour is a wonderful way to see so much of San Diego via bike. The location is easy to find, and parking is easy to find ( there is a huge parking structure next door). We were met by Kevin who was our guide for the tour. Awesome personality with a friendly demeanor. His knowledge of the San Diego area is impressive. He was full of fun facts about the city. The course was delightful and the bikes were easy to ride. I highly recommend this city tour and hope you get Kevin as your guide, you won't be disappointed.

Incredible time. I took 11 people out with me and you couldn't ask for a better time. You can…read moreparticipate and learn about sailing or just enjoy the wind and beautiful scenery. One of the best things to do in San Diego. Capt. Lynn is the coolest!! His wife takes awesome images of the entire experience. She is so kind and friendly. Great crew and well worth the fee.

I believe it is permanently closed. There is no way to make a reservation. I tried calling the…read morenumber that was posted on the sails when we were aboard years ago. Sounds like it is a private number for a female named, Ashley.

Wow. Whether you're a lifelong San Diegan or new to the region, Culture Cocina is an incredible way…read moreto explore Normal Heights! What is Culture Cocina, you ask? It's an immersive walking tour highlighting local cultural, community, and food/drink landmarks. In addition to the live commentary, the team has taken time to pre-record tidbits about places you pass during the tour for you to listen to on your smartphone. It made the transitions when walking from place-to-place smooth and effortless. Words that come to mind when reflecting upon the experience: engaging, fun, educational, and memorable. Throughout the experience, I couldn't help but continuously think to myself "this is incredible - without this tour I never would've known about these things!" It's also fun walking around in a large group and connecting with others, while still feeling like a local. I won't spoil the stops on the tour, but will say there is outstanding diversity. I bet you'll stop by places you had passed by countless times but had no idea what they were (or that they even existed)! The walk isn't too strenuous and they day feels perfectly timed. Without a doubt, Culture Cocina is highly recommended and a wonderful idea for friends, couples, and when you have out of town visitors. Thanks so much to Wilda, Taryell, and Cynthia for crafting such an incredible experience. You are all such warm, knowledgable, and charismatic leaders! Will be rooting for your continued success and the expansion of Culture Cocina into more neighborhood tours! Tips: -wear comfortable walking shoes -bring sunglasses and wear a hat

What a fun evening doing a private Taste of Little Italy food walking tour with Adriana! We had…read moresuch a wonderful time learning the history of Little Italy and enjoying the food from 4 different places. Highly recommend doing it with your out of town guests or with your foodie friends. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/349327055627 We took our time and never felt rushed. Food was amazing! I've lived here for over 20 years and never knew much about the history of Little Italy. Adriana was such a fun guide and I already can't wait to go again!

Anthony gave a fantastic tour. There was plenty of amazing food, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the…read morehistory as well! All in all, this was a spectacular tour and the highlight of the trip for all of us!!

These are fantastic walking tours of San Diego…read more The fact of the matter is, San Diego DOES have history ... you just have to look for it. And there are few people better than Patty (Ms. Urban Safari herself) to show it to you. Urban Safaris offers guided walking tours of different San Diego neighborhoods, ranging from urban centers like the Gaslamp Quarter and La Jolla to Balboa Park and the open canyons around town. Patty, a long-time San Diego resident, teacher and historian, knows more about the city than anyone I know. And she has a knack for noticing fascinating things that most of us pass every day without even a second's notice. Usually, there's a tour every weekend, leaving on Saturday at 10am and lasting about two hours. The specific location depends upon the neighborhood of the week, but you can find out by making a reservation with Patty on the website, by sending her an email, or even by calling the number. Space is usually limited to about 15, so it's good to make your reservations early. On the other hand, San Diegans are notorious un-curious about their city, and so the tours often (and unfortunately) have plenty of space. The best way to find out about the tours is through the website, although they are occasionally advertised in the San Diego Reader (under 'Local Events') and Patty can give you a paper schedule when you go on your first tour. They don't happen every weekend (because Patty travels and spends a lot of her time researching new tours); but there are 'seasons', and when a new schedule comes out it will usually list tours for weeks and even months in advance. Really, I can't say enough about these tours. I've learned a ton. Most of all, I've found a great, new way to appreciate the wonderful city we share. PS - The tours don't necessarily leave from Horton Plaza. I just put that there because Yelp required that I put a specific location. Really, this isn't the kind of thing that has a specific location -- it changes each week with the particular tour. Just go to the website to find out where the next tour is leaving from.

Think you know San Diego?…read more If you don't, definitely come on one of these walking tours. And even if you think you do, still come, because there may be a thing or three that you may very well learn and give you a greater appreciation for the community. Like Ethan said, these tours take you to various neighborhoods in San Diego: North Park, Hillcrest, Gaslamp, South Park, East Village, Mission Hills, etc. Each last between 1.5-2 hours. Along the way, Patty points you to various landmarks and oddities in each neighborhood and provides the history and background of each. In addition, she also shows some historical pictures in context to today's landscape. In addition to researching herself, many people have donated their knowledge and information that have gone on the walks themselves, adding even more rich history from people who actually have grown up and seen the changes in San Diego. Go!

If you've already done a lot of what San Diego has to offer or you're just looking for something…read moredifferent, this is an incredibly unique experience. Matt caters the trip around you so you can choose between steeper trails and mountain views or narrow desert canyons. We chose a mountain route and had a blast. You get to drive your own jeep and just follow Matt in the lead vehicle and he uses a walkie-talkie to point things out along the way. There were bottled waters in the jeep when we first got started and Matt provided plenty of snacks and other cold beverages at stops and viewpoints along the way. We really enjoyed it!

There's no better way to get to Coronado! Yes, sure - you…read morecan drive, but parking is limited. After all, it's an island. Why loop around the block to find parking when you don't need to. You can access the Coronado Ferry from either Broadway Pier or behind the Convention Center (I believe it's officially called the 5th St Pier). There is plenty to do very near the Coronado Ferry Landing, or take advantage of the small island and walk to one of the fabulous places on Orange Ave. If you're not into walking to the other side of the island, there is bus service - download the Pronto app for that (they're unrelated to the ferry service, I just want to make you aware that you *can* still get around on the island even if you don't have a car). Indoor and outdoor seating, and a 2nd floor which is all outdoor seating. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I believe that the one at the Convention Center is every 30 minutes and the Broadway Pier one is every hour (but every 30 minutes early in the morning). I get my tickets online before we go, but you can purchase them onsite, too. We take it about once every 4 or 6 weeks, it just dawned on me that I've not reviewed it yet. It's a fun way to get a look at the shoreline of the fabulous San Diego Bay!

Ferry to Coronado Review From a Local-What You Should Know (2026)…read more What can you say besides-way cool. 1. Roundtrip ticket per person is $18.00. 2. Ferry departs every hour. 3. Ferry is year round, and the schedule remains the same. 4. Cashless and/or QR code. 5. Parking is difficult at the Harbor. 6. 15 minute ride from Harbor to Coronado. 7. Life jackets are under the seat. 8. Staff are efficient and personable. 9. There are eateries, shops, and other activities once you arrive at Coronado. I'm a local. I take the ferry with me and my kiddos to go bike riding and/or the beach in Coronado. The ferry does not have drinks or snacks as it is a short ride. I remember that the bathroom is sometimes open. There is two level seating. Indoor and outdoor. I like to sit in the far back on the seated padding to capture the best photos of the water. BIKING I rent the bikes at the ferry landing (Holland's Bikes). My family does a 2 hour fun day, eat pizza at the landing and return. BEACH Coronado is the beach with gold specs in the sand. Waves are not too big and the crowds are not overwhelming even in the summer. Me & kiddos each take a bag and have a beach day. Then we come take the ferry home at sunset. "Life with kids is really about experiences that are memorable for a lifetime." Accessibility on the ferry *Mobility accessible *Bike accessible

Definitely worth booking this trip on your visit to San Diego We booked the full day "coastal tour"…read morein advance and lucked out by having a private tour with Morty our guide. Morty pick us up at our hotel which was very accommodating since we did not have a vehicle. The full day coastal tour was packed with beautiful vistas, historical sites, gardens,beaches and natural habitats. We had frequent stops along the way to stretch our legs and take in the sites. Bring your camera and a hat and be ready for a day of touring the scenic San Diego coast. Definitely will do a trip with Morty again and maybe visit some of the other trip options he does. His knowledge of the area was impressive and was a pleasure to be with for the day.

My wife and I spent a wonderful day touring the coast with Morty. We started the day watching a…read moresubmarine leave the bay and after lunch, we got to watch hang gliders and people parasailing. We both felt like it was a great time to spend during our last day in San Diego. Thanks for the memories, Morty!