I visited San Diego for the first time at the end of March with my boyfriend. Since we just had a…read morelong weekend scheduled there, we wanted to maximize our time to sightsee as much as possible. I found the scenic tour through San Diego Ride & Tours on TripAdvisor and booked it for Friday, March 27, about a month in advance. The cost at the time was roughly $80pp. The meeting spot was about a 10-minute walk from our hotel, which was convenient. Our mini van was full and the group was a great mix of friendly folks from around the country. Jim was our tour guide, and my boyfriend was so pleased that he bought his book online when we got home. He was genuinely interesting to listen to and is definitely in the right field. The tour took us through Little Italy, past expensive homes on a hill, to La Jolla's Children Pool where we saw seals. We spent about 12 minutes there before heading to Mt. Soledad for some pretty views. We spent about 12 minutes there as well. From there, we traveled to Old Town San Diego for a quick visit - again less than 15 minutes, which permitted time to do some light shopping and that was all. We drove past allegedly the most haunted home in America as well as Heritage Park's Victorians. After that, we headed to Balboa Park. I think we had maybe 15 minutes there, which was just long enough to know I wanted to return on my own (which we did - multiple times). From there, we went to Coronado Island. I think we had 20 minutes tops there, which provided time to see the Hotel Del quickly as well as the beach and some famous folks' homes. We passed by the Gaslamp Quarter and some cool murals on the way back to the meeting spot. Traffic did impede our times at each spot. On TripAdvisor, it said the stops would be longer - La Jolla - 20 mins, Old Town and Balboa - 25 mins each, Coronado - 30 minutes. Since all of us on the tour mentioned not having set plans afterward, I wish we could've gotten slightly closer to those times as it did feel rushed to me. I think they should add a disclaimer on TripAdvisor explaining that times at each location will be cut if there's traffic. Another reason why I docked a star is that the tour was advertised as having waters and snacks included. One bottle of water was provided once the others on the tour asked about it. In terms of snacks, Jim plucked some fruit off a tree for us in Old Town. It was tasty but I guess I was expecting more in way of snacks. All in all, I had a really good time and was able to see more in a couple of hours than I would've been able to see on my own. For that, the tour was worth it.

With all of the San Diego tour companies available, we were skeptical on which on to choose. Let…read moreme tell you right now, we made the right choice. If you don't want to settle for the rest, choose the best...Roxane and SDRT!!! Roxane was funny and accommodating throughout the trip. She provided all aspects that you would want to know about in a city that you're visiting for the first time. Not only that, Roxane went above and beyond to help my wife and I choose a romantic spot for our wedding anniversary dinner. After speaking with Roxane, and all she knew about the city, we ended up changing our hotel reservations!!! The new hotel we stayed at based on her recommendations was above and beyond! Thank you so much Roxane for making our trip to San Diego an unforgettable experience! XOXO ~ Mike and Michelle

I found TransTerra through Yelp, and had a seamless experience communicating and booking with…read moreJorge. Then, our driver Omar was right on time, friendly, and professional. We had an excellent experience from beginning to end, and our day's itinerary was completely stress free because of TransTerra. They also provided car seats and boosters for the little ones in our group. I will definitely call TransTerra again for any of our transportation needs. They were awesome!!!

Great service. Very punctual and friendly!! Will definitely contact them for my next shuttle ride…read moreto the airport!

Kat was my guide for gaslamp walking ghost tour experience. She was funny and very knowledgeable…read more Safety was her number 1 priority as she reminded us about road safety when we're about to cross the road. The amount of info she knows about the locations were incredible, considering that she remembered it without reading a script. Wonderful experience whether you're a believer or not in the paranormal. My partner and I captured a few orbs in the last location where we got to enter in the haunted home.

We just had our tour with our company and it was so much fun! The hosts were amazing, and the tour…read morewas so much fun and interactive. We experienced some interactions that were so awesome! Everyone in our company raved about it! I am excited to check out a night time tour.

I am so grateful I found OB Charter to provide transportation on our wedding day. Jon is quick to…read morerespond and easy to communicate with. I reached out to several vendors and no one could accommodate my requests or provide the flexibility Jon did! The bus was clean and modern and added a very special touch to our wedding day. HIGHLY recommend OB Charter!

My family, and I enjoyed a long- beautiful weekend in Coronado…read more We had a concert in Chula Vista, and we booked OB Charter through Yelp for the event. Our driver, Dalina, was great. She was fun, and professional. We had a great night! We look forward to our next trip to the San Diego area. We will definitely be using OB Charter again! Thank you Jon (owner) and Dalina

We attempted to book with Baja Border Tours for a day trip into Baja Mexico. West was unavailable…read moreduring our trip, but he made sure we were taken care of by referring us to Uncle Jose--and that worked out perfectly. After a quick and easy walk through customs, Uncle Jose met us right across the street and got the day started smoothly. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable right away. He guided us through a mix of local shops and restaurants, then gave us the flexibility to visit the spots we specifically wanted. We made our way to Puerto Nuevo for lobster, which absolutely lived up to the hype, and of course stopped at Restaurante Caesar's--the birthplace of the Caesar salad--which was a highlight of the trip. Uncle Jose took great care of us throughout the day and made the experience easy and enjoyable. If you are able to walk across the border and walk back or take a $10 shuttle back into the US, ask for Uncle Jose a warm and knowledgeable local that will take great care of you. Highly recommended if you're looking for a fun, safe and stress-free Baja adventure!

We hired West as our driver for a 4-day bachelorette trip in Mexico, and I can confidently say he…read morewas one of the best parts of our experience. From the moment we met him, we felt SO safe, taken care of, and genuinely welcomed. West's kindness, professionalism, and deep love for the area and its people truly stood out. He was always ready with helpful tips, local recommendations, and a warm smile--not just for us, but for everyone we came across. He went above and beyond in so many ways: arranging an extra driver to help with our luggage, assisting with last-minute errands, and even being our unofficial group photographer before events. Traveling somewhere unfamiliar can be a little nerve-wracking, but knowing West would be there to drop us off and pick us up made us feel so much more comfortable. His presence gave us peace of mind, and we were able to enjoy ourselves fully knowing we were in such good hands. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and incredibly reliable, West is your guy. We're so grateful for everything he did for us and would recommend him a thousand times over!

I was skeptical reading some of the reviews from others who have had interactions with this…read morecompany. My tour guide was amazing! I can't remember her name but she was an older lady who have done tours for many years with other companies before. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to assist with almost everything. Personally, it was just for experience for me so I can say I've been to Tijuana. There's nothing to do and not much to see other than statues. If you want to see what's across the boarder, I think this would be a great experience. The shops that they recommended did do nothing for me. Dusty leathered goods and a pushy sales woman which I can honestly respect. I enjoyed my 2 authentic tacos that was included in the tour fee and I purchase a margarita. Sadly, I found an elderly woman hair in one of my corn tortillas that I bit into. other than that, everything was good. Be mindful I said good not great

My only negative is the ability to talk to a human is almost impossible. AI system is just don't…read morelike. If you book online you must call to verify your reservation. They have multiple systems on their end and your trip could be missed. I would definitely use this company they are affordable and outstanding. Our bus showed up extra early which was great and was awaiting the return right on time. The driver was awesome and accommodating. Fantastic experience

Definitely worth booking this trip on your visit to San Diego We booked the full day "coastal tour"…read morein advance and lucked out by having a private tour with Morty our guide. Morty pick us up at our hotel which was very accommodating since we did not have a vehicle. The full day coastal tour was packed with beautiful vistas, historical sites, gardens,beaches and natural habitats. We had frequent stops along the way to stretch our legs and take in the sites. Bring your camera and a hat and be ready for a day of touring the scenic San Diego coast. Definitely will do a trip with Morty again and maybe visit some of the other trip options he does. His knowledge of the area was impressive and was a pleasure to be with for the day.

My wife and I spent a wonderful day touring the coast with Morty. We started the day watching a…read moresubmarine leave the bay and after lunch, we got to watch hang gliders and people parasailing. We both felt like it was a great time to spend during our last day in San Diego. Thanks for the memories, Morty!

Luke helped me put together a great birthday event with some of my local friends. We were…read moresupporters of San Diego Loyal and hadn't all been together since the club folded in 2023. For my 40th bday I wanted to get the gang back together and this was the perfect experience! We hit up two of our favorite taco spots, drinking and singing karaoke between stops. The most special part was that for our third stop Luke worked with me to add a personalized stop for us to visit our friend's new baby! An incredibly special and memorable night for me and my group of friends. Luke is the perfect blend of chill and dependable: payment, planning, communication, pick-up, driving, drop-off were all a breeze. He's witty and knowledgable and he knows how to start a party. Best DD I've ever had! Tip: If you're getting picked up at Shelter Island, get a pre-game happy hour mai tai at Bali Hai!

Great experience, even for a local! Luke was great, he was talkative with everyone on the tour,…read moremade us laugh and provided us good food recs at each stop. Love that we had the opportunity to meet people from other places and eat good food. Locations were Point Loma, Ocean Beach and Little Italy on our tour. Each spot was 40-45 minutes each which was enough time to eat and enjoy. Thanks for a great date night! Ordering tickets was super easy online prior, they have two different options to choose from, we picked the sunset tour which was an excellent time! They take all major credit cards, picks up in front on Eddie Vs Seafood in Seaport Village (SPV), park in the SPC parking area and off you go!