Outdoors things to do in San Diego

We rank 258 outdoor things to do in San Diego, United States. The highest scoring is San Diego Whale Watching Cruise with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
258
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$10

Outdoors in San Diego compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in San Diego by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise89$434h4.8/5 (2,509)
Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion83$1053h4.9/5 (563)
Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion83$1163h4.9/5 (637)
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks83$952.5h5/5 (340)
San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee82$602h5/5 (204)
Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group81$1192.5h5/5 (346)
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline81$992h4.9/5 (649)
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel81$483.5h4.8/5 (299)
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise80$612h4.6/5 (1,746)
San Diego Harbor Cruise80$282h4.5/5 (3,283)

Every outdoors experience we rank in San Diego

Outdoors in San Diego: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in San Diego?
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100 from 2,509 traveler reviews. Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion, Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion, 2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks follow close behind. We rank 258 outdoors experiences in San Diego in total.
How much do outdoors activities in San Diego cost?
Expect around $111 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in San Diego for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in San Diego currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in San Diego?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in San Diego, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
March to May and September to November, either side of the June overcast.

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