Things to do in Central San Diego

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San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea

San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea

Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 222 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €49 per adult
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USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

Activity duration is 1 day
9.8 out of 10 with 1542 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €36 per adult
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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €13 per traveller*
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San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €38 per adult
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Water activities

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La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 241 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €87 per traveller*
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What to do in Central San Diego

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San Diego Zoo

9.2/10 (15,439 reviews)
Come and see the power and beauty of nature up close at one of the biggest and best zoos in America.
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San Diego

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La Jolla

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