San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.
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Is San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. worth booking?
San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. is a 8-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $115 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $115 per person
A scenic private tour from Los Angeles to San Diego and La Jolla is a popular day trip option, offering a blend of city exploration and coastal beauty. The journey typically involves a drive down the Pacific Coast Highwa
What you get
About this experience
A scenic private tour from Los Angeles to San Diego and La Jolla is a popular day trip option, offering a blend of city exploration and coastal beauty. The journey typically involves a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, showcasing picturesque views of picturesque coastal towns such as Huntington Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, before reaching La Jolla and San Diego. This private tour focuses on the beauty of Southern California's picturesque coastal towns, which come with history, coastal views, and exploration of their unique sites. La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. San Diego, California, is a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, pleasant climate, with a picturesque shoreline boardwalk that goes from Seaport Village to the city center.
What's included
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 1 Checked Bag (up to 50 lbs.) / 1 Carry-on (up to 20lbs.) per guest.
- Free Waiting Time Up to 30 Minutes* From the Airports/Cruise Ports.
- Free Waiting Time Up to 15 minutes from any other location.
Not included
- Tour Guide tip is kindly apprecited.
What you'll see and do
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It is located at 849 West Harbor Drive, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property
120 minutes here
La Jolla
La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs and sea lions. Soledad, La Jolla's natural beauty, abundance of activities and upscale village lifestyle ensure that it lives up to its nickname as "the jewel" of San Diego. Consistently voted one of the top beach destinations in the world,
45 minutes here
Pacific Coast Highway
The journey typically involves a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, showcasing picturesque views of picturesque coastal towns such as Huntington Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, before reaching Fwy 5 to La Jolla and San Diego. This journey will takes us about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
From Santa Monica.
Private Tour. Start and end locations.: Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, San Pedro, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Torrance, El Segundo, Long Beach,and Inglewood. Pickup included
From Hollywood/Beverly Hills.
Private Tour. Duration: 10 hours: Duration is approximately. Start and ending locations.: Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Pedro, Torrance, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Inglewood, Long Beach. Pickup included
From Los Angeles.
Private day trip. Duration: 8 hours: Duration is approximately. Start and ending locations.: Los Angeles, Long Beach, El Segundo, Inglewood, San Pedro, and Torrance. Pickup included
From Universal City.
Private Tour. Duration: 10 hours: Duration is approximately. Start and ending locations.: Universal City, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Pedro, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Long Beach. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- RapidShuttle.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the total tour duration (ranging from 8 to 10 hours) is entirely dependent on your specific start/end locations and current road conditions
- While our team does their best to track flight arrivals for all private services, please remember that it is the traveler's responsibility to contact us immediately regarding any delays, cancellations, or flight changes
- Travellers are responsible for notifying the tour operator agents if they are running late due to unforeseen issues, including, but not limited to, luggage delays, customs bottlenecks, or immigration issues.
- Please note that after the allocated waiting time, if we are unable to make contact with your party, Rapid Shuttle reserves the right to record the trip as a No-Show.Please be advised that No-Show bookings are not refundable.
- Collapsible wheelchairs/Scooter with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the Guest(s) is/are accompanied by someone who can assist them, board, disembark and disassemble/assemble the wheelchair/scooter. Please keep in mind that Wheelchairs/Scooters may not fit in a vehicle luggage compartment designated for 1-2 Passengers (Sedan), or 3-4 Passengers (Minivan). Due to the fact that Wheelchairs and or Scoters vary in Size, Shape, and Form. It is the Guest(s) responsibility to ensure that such items can fit on the selected vehicle and or passenger group. Due to liabilities, the driver is not allowed to assist in the disassembly/assembly of the wheelchair/scooter, nor assist the Guest(s) board or off-board the vehicle. RapidShuttle vehicles are Not equipped to provide Access/ADA services. In the event, that the wheelchair/scooter cannot fit in the baggage compartment, nor the Guest(s) have the ability to board the selected vehicle/service; RapidShuttle it will do their best to find an alternative service for the Guest(s) at their own costs. The Guest(s) understands that these costs will be in addition to their initial cost for the reservation. The Guest(s) as well understand that in the event that RapidShuttle's driver cannot accommodate the Guest(s) due to their own ability to board, and/or off-board the vehicle, and or the scooter or wheelchair cannot fit in the baggage compartment, RapidShuttle reserves the right not to issue a refund for the services.
- Due to unforeseen events—such as road conditions, mechanical failures, or overbookings—the tour operator reserves the right to engage a qualified affiliate or partner to manage your scheduled pickup.Please be assured that the service type and quality will be equal to or greater than what you originally booked. In these instances, we only share essential information with our partners (name, contact number, flight details, and pickup/drop-off locations).There is no extra cost to you for this service; this measure ensures that your travel remains uninterrupted and delays are avoided.
- Guests are responsible for ensuring they have the proper safety gear when traveling with children. However, the tour operator will provide child seats upon request for an additional fee.
- Carry-on Bags: Maximum size of 22 in x 18 in x 10 in (56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm. including handles, wheels, and side pockets. The weight limit is 17 lbs. (8kgs).Checked Bags: Maximum size of 62 linear inches(length + width + depth). and a maximum weight of \(23\text{ kgs}\) (\(50\text{ lbs}\)). Overweight bags may incur extra charges or be refused if they do not fit in the vehicle.
- Please remember to check for all personal belongings when exiting the vehicle, as the tour operator is not responsible for items left behind. Each traveler is limited to one suitcase and one carry-on. For oversized items like surfboards, golf clubs, or bikes, please contact us in advance to confirm availability.
- Tour guides, and or drivers are not permitted book new services direct with the travelers, nor to collect payments onboard, with the sole exception of tips. Any cash or alternative forms of payment accepted directly by the driver will be strictly considered gratuities.
- Here are your airport/cruise port pickup instructions:After you have collected all your belongings, please step outside your terminal (arrivals level) and proceed to the Passenger Pickup area located on the outer curb.Once you are at the outer curb, please call (do not text) the tour operator for further assistance.
- Pickup from any other locations: Please be ready at your designated pickup location 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Always be sure that your phone is able to receive texts, calls in order to provide you with your driver´s, tour guide, and vehicle information.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Brilliant day trip
This was an amazing day trip to see the highlights of San Diego and La Jolla. Doug was an excellent driver and tour guide with so much knowledge about his home town LA. Highly recommend this tour
Response from the operator: Dear Holly, I´m very sorry for the late response. As you took the time to share with us your experience, we, also do our very best to take the time to respond to each one. We are glad that you and your party had a great experience with our San Diego tour. And your feedback is very important not only to your fellow travelers, but as well to us, as we strive to better ourselfs on what we do. Warm regards, Lidia S. Guest Services. RapidShuttle Tours and Transfers.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $115 to $947
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.
How much does San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. cost?
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Prices start at $115 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Los Angeles usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Los Angeles is not rushed.
Is San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Los Angeles, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.?
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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 San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.?
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Around 0 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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Los Angeles rewards travellers who cluster their bookings by geography rather than by theme. Studio tours and Hollywood walks sit inland, the Malibu and Santa Monica coast runs west, and Griffith Observatory and the canyon hikes work best at dawn or dusk. We weight transport clarity in the ranking here: whether pickup is included changes an LA day more than the tour itself. On Outty we rank every Los Angeles experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs, Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide, Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign. 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 Los Angeles?
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March to May and September to November, for clear air and open canyon roads. 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 Los Angeles?
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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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