HOW TO...IN SAN DIEGO
HOW TO See San Diego:
By Seth Watje
Touring San Diego can be an exciting event captivated by beautiful views and historic landmarks. Whether you're a local or a tourist these guided tours will provide you with a unique sight seeing experience. Enjoy the San Diego sun and learn about what makes San Diego the great city it is.
Seal Tour
619-298-8687
www.SanDiegoSeals.com
Hop aboard the "Hydra-Terra" Seal and have the unique ability to see "America's Finest City" on San Diego's only amphibious sightseeing tour. The 90-minute fully-narrated journey departs from Seaport Village located on Harbor Drive. As you travel along the beautiful bay by land, you will hear the stories of early sailors as well as the history of San Diego's 14-mile long working bay. Furthermore, the tour takes you through the bay, by way of water, and offers a unique perspective about the importance of the military here in San Diego.
These vehicles feature high performance all wheel drive, turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, heavy-duty suspension system, 49 passengers, 75 mph on road speed and 7 knots in the water.
Call 619-298-8687 today to book your seat on this unique Seal adventure.
San Diego Prestige
858-551-6001
www.SanDiegoPrestige.com
San Diego Prestige is a company that provides a once in a lifetime experience; pick from their exotic car collection and take it on a spin through San Diego. If you're not sure what car to drive, The Supercar Tour was designed to give up to 12 people the opportunity to drive six of the most exotic and exclusive automobiles in the fleet all in one unforgettable day. The tour includes driving a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 360 Modena Spyder, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Porsche 997 Turbo and a Lotus Elise. You follow a guided tour along some of San Diego County's most exclusive roads, while switching every 30 minutes at designated rest stops. Driving your dream car through San Diego on this 150 mile tour is a priceless experience, contact San Diego Prestige today to book your tour today.
Mention Happy Hour Magazine and receive 20% off any daily rental.
Go Car
1-800-91-GoCar.
www.GoCarTours.com
If you want the ultimate sightseeing experience then look no further than renting a GoCar, the GPS guided, talking tour car. Originally, offering tours of San Francisco, you can now also take tours of San Diego. It's an exciting way to explore and see the sights.
This custom narrated tour guided by GPS is the only tour of its kind in the nation. The GoCar takes you on an unforgettable journey around beautiful San Diego - with you in the driver's seat. The directions are clear, concise and informative. It's a unique sightseeing experience for tourists and locals alike. Go Car was noted in the “Best of San Diego” in 2007.
Mention Happy Hour Magazine and receive $10 off your Go Car experience.
City Sightseeing
619-296-2400
www.CitySightseeing-sd.com
San Diego has the perfect climate, with an average temperature of 70.5°F, 280 days of sunshine and blue skies, providing the ideal climate to be outdoors. Enjoy San Diego and its great weather on one of the open top, double-decker buses, with commentary by a professional tour guide. The English double-decker buses continuously run two loops throughout the best sightseeing places in San Diego with each loop lasting approximately 60 minutes.
Hornblower Cruises & Events
619-686-8700
www.Hornblower.com
It's cooler on the bay! With summer underway, Hornblower Cruises & Events offers cruises multiple times daily. One and two hour Harbor Cruises & Sea Lion Adventures depart six times a day and offer views and narration of over 50 landmarks around San Diego Bay, complete with a full snack and beverage bar. Nightly Sunset Dinner Cruises start with a glass of champagne and a three course dinner, a DJ for dancing and panoramic views of the sparkling San Diego skyline. They also offer weekend Champagne Brunch Cruises. Relax and enjoy free flowing champagne and an elaborate brunch buffet with carving stations and desserts. Take your champagne to the outer decks and take in the San Diego sunshine!
Summer Specials:
May 23-August 30: Saturday Champagne Brunch Cruises
Friday nights, May - November: Bay Bands Cruises (Dinner Cruises with a live band onboard)
May - November: Lobster Dinner Cruises
Weekends, Last in June - Last in August: City Light Fireworks Dinner Cruises