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Couple posing by an ornate stone fountain on a sunny beachfront promenade with outdoor dining umbrellas, American flags, palm trees and distant ocean views.
Cheerful group of six adults posing in front of Balboa Park’s California Tower and arched Spanish-style buildings in San Diego under a clear blue sky.
Cheerful group of men posing on a San Diego waterfront railing with the Coronado Bridge, harbor cranes and a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.
Two friends posing on a sunny lawn in front of a red-roofed Victorian seaside hotel with palm trees under a clear blue California sky.
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Smiling group of four adults posing on a sunny coastal beach with rocky tide pools, sandstone cliffs, tall palm trees and a bright blue ocean under a clear sky.

The Los Angeles to San Diego in A Day

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Ride the scenic Pacific Surfliner train from Los Angeles to San Diego, then spend the day exploring “America’s Finest City” with a professional local guide. After a relaxing coastal rail journey, you’ll be met at the station and taken on a semi-private city tour that hits Coronado Island and the historic Hotel del Coronado, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, the museums and gardens of Balboa Park, the waterfront Embarcadero, Old Town’s historic core, and the dramatic coastline and village of La Jolla. It’s a full but easy day that blends gorgeous views, San Diego history, and plenty of photo-worthy stops before you return to LA by train in the evening.

Why we love it for your party:

  • Scenic train + guided city combo (no freeway stress—enjoy ocean views on the way down, then let a local pro handle the sightseeing)

  • Big San Diego highlights in one day (Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, La Jolla, and more without needing an overnight stay)

  • Semi-private small-group feel (more personal than a big bus, great for birthday or friends traveling together)

  • Perfect for LA-based visitors (ideal add-on if you’re staying in Los Angeles but don’t want to miss San Diego’s best sights)

About this experience partner:

Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours partners with its sister company in San Diego to offer this cross-city experience, combining their expertise in handcrafted itineraries and top-rated guides. Together, they specialize in premium, small-group and semi-private tours that showcase Southern California’s most beautiful coastal cities with comfort and local insight.

Additional information:

  • Locations: Coronado Island, Hotel del Coronado, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Embarcadero, Old Town San Diego, La Jolla, and more

  • Transportation: Pacific Surfliner train from Los Angeles; guided vehicle tour within San Diego

  • What’s included: Train tickets, guided city tour in San Diego, and curated sightseeing at major highlights

  • What to wear/bring: Comfortable clothing and walking shoes; layers for coastal breezes

Provided by Another Side of Las Vegas Tours

Joined October 2025

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Location

Los Angeles, CA

800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA