
Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour
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Is Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour worth booking?
Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour is a 4-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $495 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $495 per person
Live the California Dream and experience San Diego’s outstanding coastal scenery during your private tour, led personally by Julie Kremen, an award winning professional and certified tour guide. Read the reviews and see
What you get
About this experience
Live the California Dream and experience San Diego’s outstanding coastal scenery during your private tour, led personally by Julie Kremen, an award winning professional and certified tour guide. Read the reviews and see why she is top-rated on TripAdvisor. Besides seeing magnificent sites, you will learn what makes the area’s 70 miles of coastline so special — including learning about the culture, the history, and the lifestyles of the locals. Breezy palm trees, captivating coastal vistas, postcard perfect cliffs, colorful beach umbrellas, hidden sea caves, picturesque ocean coves, crashing waves… Need we say more? This is the quintessential Southern California beach and seascape tour you’ve always wanted to do. Live the California Dream! Note: This 4 hour private tour is fully customizable; contact Julie to book as described above or discuss how to change to suit your needs.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Your expert guide Julie will take as many photos of you as you want.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities
- Child car seat not provided
What you'll see and do
La Jolla
Check out the affluent lifestyle of La Jolla with its Mediterranean architecture, unmatched coastline and delightful wildlife.
30 minutes here
La Jolla Cove
Gorgeous wildlife, cliffs, a small beach, delightful vistas.
30 minutes here
Pacific Beach
Experience primo Southern California beach culture at a bustling 3 mile boardwalk filled with skateboarders, runners, inline skaters, bikers, and sun worshippers as well as one of the top surfing spots of our picturesque 70 mile coastline.
15 minutes here
Mission Bay Park
Enjoy the serene serenity of beautiful Mission Bay and all the aquatic activities.
10 minutes here
Mission Beach Boardwalk
You will be captivated by the rickety, but still functioning wooden roller coaster and fun amusement park right on the oceanfront.
10 minutes here
The Coronado Ferry Landing
It's time for a selfie! The Ferry Landing is a wonderful stop for a great view of the city as a backdrop behind you, and to experience all the bay and waterfront activity.
20 minutes here
Coronado Bridge
You will love the exhilarating trip over the incredibly scenic and famous bridge.
Pass by without stopping
Coronado
You will be charmed by Coronado and it's beautiful architecture, elegant residences, laid-back vibe, the famous Hotel Del Coronado, and its gorgeous beaches.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Diego
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- San Diego Private Tours - Journeys with Julie
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have a child in your party under 8 years old, you must bring your own child car seat or booster seat, depending on their age. It is NOT okay for the child to sit on your lap.
- You will be shuttled in a midsize car. If there are 4 adults in your party this might be uncomfortable since 3 sit in the back.
- This tour has slippery stairs and uneven footing; please wear shoes with good tread.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect personal La Jolla tour
We enjoyed 4 hours with Julie. She was so kind that we could fully enjoyed our tour. We went to La Jolla district and Admission bay. Thank you so much, Julie.
Response from the operator: Naoki- it was my true pleasure to take you both around and show you our beautiful coastline and explain about our culture and lifestyle. I'm glad you were able to see another part of San Diego that you had wanted to visit. Thank you so much for your kind review ~ Julie
via Viator
Super experience. Time flew by!
Tremendous way to kick off a vacation to San Diego. We are two-time return visitors and were surprised at just how much we didn’t know. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect guide than Julie. She is immensely authentic, personable, and a student of the area’s rich history. Don’t expect a rigid tour agenda. Julie is a great people person and naturally inquisitive. With our permission, she adapted the tour in real time as she learned more about our background and interests. This made every site, community, and the stories about them jump out, more relevant, and even more memorable. Julie gets an A+++! We look forward to booking with her again when the time comes!
Response from the operator: Jason- I’m so pleased that I was the one to start off your trip and show you some of the highlights of the area and some of the hidden gems. I'm glad that you liked all of the locations I showed you and that you now have a better understanding of the lay of the land of America's Finest City. Thank you so much for your review ~Julie
via Tripadvisor
San Diego Tour Experience
Julie is amazing & super sweet. She customized my tour in San Diego and made my day extra special. Highly recommend her, if you are planning a trip to San Diego.
Response from the operator: Isabelle- it was my pleasure and honor to take you around San Diego. I'm glad we got to see so much and that you loved all the locations I brought you to. I truly hope you can come back and spend some more time here again. Thank you so much for your review! ~Julie
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.
How much does Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour cost?
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Prices start at $495 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Diego usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Diego is not rushed.
Is Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Diego can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Diego and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Diego within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Diego?
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San Diego is an outdoor-first city: whale watching from December through April, La Jolla kayak and snorkel runs year round, harbour cruises and the USS Midway, plus Balboa Park museums when the marine layer sits low. We rank water operators on group ratios and gear quality, which is where the cheap La Jolla trips fall down. On Outty we rank every San Diego experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date, Taste of Little Italy in San Diego, San Diego Whale Watching Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
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March to May and September to November, either side of the June overcast. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Diego?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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