sightseeing

in the air

A Skysurfer Balloon Co., Inc - Del Mar/Temecula
Experience an exhilarating sunset flight with on-board champagne and breathtaking views of the Del Mar coastal area, as well as the Pacific Ocean. FAA-certified, experienced pilots serve as your on-board guides narrating your trip above one of the most picturesque regions in the country. Great for birthdays, anniversaries, marriage proposals and other special events. Create memories that will last a lifetime. Reservations required. 800-660-6809; 858-481-6800

on land

ACADEMY RENTALS 
Experience canyons, mountains, deserts, and bays on dirt bikes, quads, dune buggies, or personal water craft, with rates as low as $75 a day. No trailer required. We deliver to you fully fueled with the required safety gear! You just hop on and have fun! Or call and tell us what kind of adventure you are looking for, and we can customize your adventure package. Restaurant, market and motel on site, too. 75 minutes East of SD off I-8. 619-294-2227. Email: info@academyrentals.com

Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego
4040 Twiggs St. in Old Town. Take an entertaining two-hour narrated tour through Old Town, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter/Convention Center, Horton Plaza, Coronado and Balboa Park. Don't forget to visit the World Famous San Diego Zoo or the Midway Aircraft Carrier. Get off at any stop; another Trolley comes by every 30 minutes for you to continue your tour. Buy tickets in hotel lobbies with concierges/ guest services or at an Old Town Trolley Depot ($30 adults, $15 children 4-12). Also available for charters, conventions and special events. 619-298-TOUR www.trolleytours.com

on water

Seaforth Boat Rentals – Mission Bay
Offering more than 200 boats at their three locations on San Diego Bay and Mission Bay, including sailboats from 16 to 26 feet plus three-seater jetskis, skiboats, kayaks and paddleboats with prices starting at $12 per hour. There is no license required and, if you’ve never used a watercraft before, professional staff will show you everything you need to know. Skippered romantic sunset sails available daily. Call: Mission Bay: 619-223-1681; Coronado: 619-437-1514; Marriott downtown: 619-239-2628. $5 off with ad. www.seaforthboatrentals.com

Whakapono Sailing Charters
Have a yachting adventure on San Diego Bay aboard the beautiful sloop Whakapono. Captain Sam Hooper brings a wealth of experience to your whale watching adventure or sunset cruise. Only six people can sail at a time so you feel like you're on a private yacht.  Captain Sam, who is a licensed US Coast Guard captain will also show you how to sail. 619-988-9644. www.whakapono.us

on land & water

Old Town Trolley's Amphibious SEAL Tour
This unique tour departs daily from Seaport Village. SEAL Tours are first come, first served taking visitors on a 46-passenger hydra-terra vehicle by land AND by sea. It includes a scenic land tour with a splash down into San Diego Bay. Don't miss this adventure of a lifetime to see "America's Finest City" as you have never seen it before! Please call for departure times. Adults: $30; Children: $15. 619-298-8687