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San Diego in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in San Diego? See the highlights along the bay. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Harbor cruise
  2. 2USS Midway
  3. 3Old Town
  4. 4Sunset sail

Morning: the bay

A narrated harbor cruise and the USS Midway.

Midday: history

Explore Old Town and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Evening: the sunset

A sunset sail on San Diego Bay.

San Diego in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see San Diego in one day?
Yes — take a harbor cruise, visit the USS Midway, explore Old Town, and end with a sunset sail.
What is the best one-day tour in San Diego?
A harbor cruise combined with a hop-on hop-off trolley captures the best of San Diego in a day.
Is one day enough in San Diego?
One day covers the highlights; add a day for the zoo, La Jolla or whale watching.