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Explore San Diego’s waterfront through ships, stories, memorials and sweeping harbour views on a self-guided smartphone audio tour.
Follow a 2.5-mile route at your own pace as GPS-triggered narration introduces the Maritime Museum, USS Midway, Homecoming Statue, Tuna Harbor Park, Bob Hope Memorial, Seaport Village, San Diego Convention Center, the Rady Shell and views toward the Coronado Bridge.
A live GPS map shows your location and directs you between stops. Download the tour before arriving, listen without mobile data and pause whenever you want photos, food or extra time by the bay.
This is an exterior, self-guided walking experience with no in-person guide. Attraction admission and interior access are not included, and the route can be enjoyed when nearby buildings are closed. Allow 1–2 hours. Begin at the San Diego County Administration Center and finish at Fifth Avenue Landing.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins at the San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, beside the waterfront.
The tour finishes at Fifth Avenue Landing beside the San Diego Convention Center.
Itinerary
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1
Admire the waterfront landmark known as the “Jewel on the Bay” and discover the story behind its distinctive design.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Maritime Museum of San Diego
See historic ships from the promenade and get a quick introduction to San Diego’s rich maritime heritage.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Portside Pier
Step onto the public viewing areas of this over-water dining destination for sweeping bay views.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn how San Diego’s busy cruise terminals connect the city with ports around the world.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5USS Midway Museum
Come face to face with the legendary aircraft carrier that became one of San Diego’s signature museums.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6The Homecoming Statue
Discover the moving story captured in this joyful tribute to a sailor returning home.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Tuna Harbor Park
Walk through a waterfront park shaped by San Diego’s colourful tuna-fishing history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Pause at a powerful memorial to the sailors who fought in the largest naval battle of World War II.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Learn how an unforgettable 1945 photograph inspired this larger-than-life waterfront sculpture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military
Meet the bronze figures honouring Bob Hope and the generations of service members he entertained.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
Pay tribute to the cruiser USS San Diego and the crew who served aboard her during World War II.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Relax among greenery and public art in this peaceful 3.3-acre waterfront park.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Look closely at The Riparium and see how a suspended tree transforms into a surprising work of art.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
Discover San Diego’s working waterfront at this lively open-air seafood market.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Seaport Village
Explore a harbour-side village filled with shops, patios, performers and bay views.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
Take in the waterfront scenery while hearing the highlights of San Diego’s remarkable past.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
See the waterfront setting that became home to one of the city’s best-known blues celebrations.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18
Learn how the greater San Diego Bay protects vital coastal habitat alongside a working harbour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
19
Discover how Hawaiian flavours and California influences came together at this waterfront restaurant.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Look up at the sail-inspired roofline of San Diego’s striking waterfront convention centre.
Admission ticket free -
20
Admire Leonardo Nierman’s soaring sculpture celebrating friendship across borders.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21
See the dramatic outdoor stage that has transformed San Diego’s waterfront concert experience.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22Coronado Bridge
Find out why the iconic Coronado Bridge follows its graceful, unusually curved path across the bay.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
23
End beside the marina where impressive superyachts dock against a classic San Diego Bay backdrop.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Embarcadero (Pass by)
Follow San Diego’s signature waterfront promenade and enjoy changing views across the harbour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
MERCHANT SEAMEN MEMORIAL — Honour the civilian mariners whose service helped sustain the nation at sea.
Admission ticket free -
Broadway Pier (Pass by)
Walk onto this historic bayfront pier for open-water views and a close look at San Diego’s cruise activity.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the eco-conscious waterfront pavilion that serves as a cruise terminal, event venue and public viewpoint.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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