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3 Easy Boat Trips to Cap Off the Summer in San Diego

Written by Gabriela dos Santos
September 3, 2024

Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Boatsetter Team

Go for international for a day with a boat trip to Isla Coronado, a Mexican Island just off the coast of San Diego. Snap the perfect San Diego skyline selfie with a day cruise on the bay. Or, cruise over to Cabrillo Point for the most expansive views of the Pacific and maybe meet a grey whale on their journey to their wintering grounds. Whether you’re here for the summer or you’re just visiting SoCal, cross these three San Diego experiences off your list before the summer’s end.

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Embark on your great escape

Isla Coronado

Want a few more stamps in your passport? Book a Captained boat and set course to Isla Coronado, an archipelago in Mexico’s Baja California that sits just off the coast of San Diego.

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Doing tourist things

Downtown San Diego city skyline cityscape of United States

Get on the bay and zip along the coastlines for stunning views of the cities most popular attractions like the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village, sunbathing seals, and, of course, San Diego’s iconic skyline.

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For the avid outdoors person

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Find a boat with snorkeling gear to explore La Jolla’s under water scene, from the kelp forests to the reefs teeming with tropical fish. Or, book a boat with a licensed captain and get up close to grey whales on their way to their summer homes in Alaska.

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Summer’s not over till the last boat day

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