USS Midway Museum

USS Midway Museum at Navy Pier visible from our hotel. The naval aircraft carrier was home to nearly 200,000 sailors from 1945 to 1992, and welcomes more than one million visitors annually. The fascinating museum features an enormous collection of historical aircraft.

Maritime Museum
of San Diego

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is renowned for its excellence in restoring and operating historic vessels, including the world’s oldest active ship, Star of India. With one of the finest collections of historic ships and exhibits available for public tours, it’s been named one of the top three maritime museums globally. A must-see for your bucket list!

The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers a one-of-a-kind experience where visitors can explore a world-class collection of historic vessels. Walk the decks of legendary sailing ships, steam-powered vessels, and even a deep-dive Navy research submarine. From the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India, to the replica of a Royal Navy frigate featured in Master and Commander, history comes to life with every step.

Your journey includes access to both open-air decks and below-deck exhibits, where you can uncover maritime history through displays, rare artifacts, and immersive storytelling. Some ships even set sail, offering a rare opportunity to experience history in motion.

San Diego Seal Tours

View America’s Finest City on a Boat with Wheels.

Ready to see the best of San Diego on sea and land? Your 100-minute, fully narrated SEAL Tour departs from Seaport Village or the Embarcadero. Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets before splashing down for a cruise through the waters of the San Diego Bay. Experience the history and ecological wonders of San Diego in the comfort and security of our virtually unsinkable Hydra-Terras. Here you will learn first-hand of our rich military history and cruise through the waters that are the playground of the California Seals and Sea Lions.

Take the Ferry to Coronado Island

This little island packs a big punch with beaches, shops, the historic Del Coronado Hotel, and much more.

Old Town Trolley Tour
Hop On/Hop Off

“Our friendly conductors narrate the San Diego tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories. It will be our pleasure to guide you through the birthplace of California. As a San Diego resident, I assure you that Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see the city. Because we showcase the best of San Diego and Coronado, you can avoid costly parking and city driving. The tour is also designed so that you can hop on and off and explore on your own at any time. With frequent pickups at all our stops, this helps you avoid walking long distances.”
—James Decker, General Manager of Old Town Trolley of San Diego and CAST member since 2024.

Here is the Tolley Schedule