Explore the San Diego Harbor area on your own time, at your own pace with this downloaded audio guide. All you need is a smartphone and some comfy walking shoes. You won’t get lost with the included GPS map, and the running commentary will inform you of each place you visit. You’ll even have some trivia questions to answer for a competitive kick.
- Note this can be used offline for convenience
- No need to be on a large tour group schedule
- Participate with your friends and private party and avoid crowded groups
- Take as long as you want to complete this tour
What To Expect
San Diego County Administration Building
If you take a look across the road you will see the “Jewel on the Bay” notable for its architecture. We’ll tell you why.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Maritime Museum of San Diego
The museum preserves one of the largest collections of historic sea-vessels in the United States. We’ll give you a brief overview on a few of the vessels you can see from the dock.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Portside Pier
One of the only restaurants in the area constructed entirely on an over-water platform, with panoramic views of the bay. It’s not just for those eating, either!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal
B-STREET PIER. The majority of cruise-ships leaving from San Diego dock here. We’ll tell you where some of them are headed.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
USS Midway Museum
Here you’ll see a decommissioned naval aircraft carrier, known as the Midway, that’s been docked right here on Navy Pier and turned into a museum. We’ll tell you about it’s service.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Homecoming Statue
We’ll tell you the story behind the statue which expresses the joy of a sailor returning to his family after a long period at sea.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tuna Harbor Park
Hear how this park was formerly known by the funny-sounding name and why.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF MEMORIAL. Hear about the memorial dedicated to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which is considered the largest naval battle of World War II.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Public Art “Embracing Peace”
We’ll tell you the origins of the statue which date back to an iconic photo in 1945.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military
We’ll tell you why this statue is a well deserved salute to an actor and comedian known worldwide and his greatest legacy.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
The memorial you’ll see here, honors the USS San Diego and it’s crew, who served during World War II.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ruocco Park
Welcome to Ruocco Park! A 3.3-acre waterfront park featuring quaint rest-areas, complete with greenery like shrubs, trees & grass as well as some unique public artwork.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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THE RIPARIUM. If you look at the sculpture as a whole, including the poles and-cables used to suspend the tree, what do you see? We’ll tell you!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
Not only can you buy delicious fish, but you can gain an understanding and appreciation of the San Diego fishing and aquaculture industry.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seaport Village
Opened in 1980, the village’s aesthetics were intended to recreate a harbor-side setting of a century ago.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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BRIEF HISTORY OF SAN DIEGO. As you walk along the beautiful waterfront and stare out at San-Diego Bay, it seems like the perfect time to tell you a little bit about the history of this incredible city.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Diego Blues Festival
You’re currently walking through the venue for the annual San Diego Blues Festival. Since its debut in 2011, the festival has become a must-attend event for blues fans across the country.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
San Diego’s goal is to both develop their economic base and, at the same time, protect the ecosystems that make up this unique natural treasure.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Roy’s Restaurant
Hear how Roy is known for his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, blended with California French Japanese cooking traditions, created with fresh ingredients from the Islands.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Diego Convention Center
We’ll point out the roof to the Sails Pavilion which is intended to reflect San Diego’s maritime history, as well as to advertise the center’s proximity to the San Diego shore.
• Admission Ticket Free
Flame of Friendship
You’ll hear about this eye-catching sculpture, which in Spanish is called ‘Flama De-La Ahmistad’, which was created by Leonardo Nierman of Mexico City.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Jacobs Park’s Rady Shell is a state of the art concert-venue, that is said to elevate the experience of live music. We’ll tell you how it came to be.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coronado Bridge
Hear the interesting reason why the bridge takes a very unusual curved path, rather than a straight and much more direct one.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fifth Avenue Landing
SUPERYACHTS. We’ll tell you about this docking area, known as Fifth Avenue Landing and composed of 12 slips designed for superyachts.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Embarcadero
You’ll be walking along the Embarcadero the whole time!
• Admission Ticket Free
Waterfront Park
Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.
• Admission Ticket Free
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.
• Admission Ticket Free
Public Art “Last Call”
Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.
• Admission Ticket Free
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar – San Diego, CA
Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 8
