For West Coast locals and visitors alike, there are few places better suited for an awesome birthday bash than San Diego, California. In fact, there are so many fun things to do in San Diego for your birthday, it can be tough narrowing down your list of places you’d like to go, sights you’d love to see, and experiences you just need to have. However, if you start planning your San Diego Birthday itinerary early, you can make sure you get the absolute most of your time in the city.
Just 17 short miles from the United States/Mexico border, you can expect to have some of the most delicious food in the world, enjoy pristine beaches, and soak in the sun with some of the best views in North America. Not sure where to start? No worries — check out this short list of some of the best things to do in San Diego for your birthday for a little celebration inspiration.
San Diego Sights and Whale Watching
San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure – If you’re a fan of wildlife, you’ve come to the right city — San Diego is home to plenty of the most majestic creatures known to man. Aboard the San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure cruise, you’ll enjoy some of the best birthday sightseeing on the San Diego Bay with a professionally narrated tour of San Diego’s whale-watching hot spots. You and your guests will keep your eyes peeled as you search for gray whales (in the winter), blue whales (in the summer), minke whales, fin whales, dolphins, sea lions, marine birds, and all sorts of other wild friends of the sea.
Additionally, you’ll get the chance to check out a bunch of San Diego’s iconic landmarks from a whole new perspective. Get ready to learn all about the aquatic life and Bay highlights that you pass for a truly once-in-a-lifetime birthday experience — just don’t forget to bring your camera, since you won’t want to miss the opportunity to snag a few pictures while aboard! Oh, and if for some reason your crew doesn’t spot a whale on your whale-watching cruise, you will receive a pass that’s good to return for a Whale Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego to make sure you get to witness these awesome creatures in action. And, even though the whale-watching vessel cruises in the open ocean, it’s actually the most comfortable yacht in San Diego, thanks to its built-in stabilizers which greatly reduce the yacht’s motion. So no sea sickness to be had, just sick sights and memories to make!
San Diego Birthday Cruise
Premier Dinner Cruise in San Diego – Does your birthday vision include experiencing a spectacular San Diego evening from the comfort of a comfortable and spacious yacht? If so, no sweat — on the Premier San Diego Dinner Cruise, you and your birthday guests will sit down to a delicious plated dinner at your private table, made on board by our chefs from local, seasonal ingredients and served by our award-winning stewards. Then, you can pop out on the deck for a stroll under the stars while you take in breathtaking views of San Diego’s most famous sights, including the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Star of India, and more. This is sure to be one unforgettable birthday.
Premier Brunch Cruise in San Diego – Looking for a surefire birthday bet? We’ve got your back with the most popular cruise in San Diego: the Champagne Brunch Cruise. No birthday is complete without a little bubbly and the delicious drinks pair perfectly with the sparkling waves and soft breezes which set the mood for this ultra-relaxing way to start off your big day. The cruise features free-flowing Champagne, along with unbeatable views of San Diego’s top sights, including the Coronado Bay Bridge, the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, the Star of India, Naval Air Station North Island, and many more. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and sightseeing with your friends and family.
In the market for some landlocked fun? You can’t go wrong with trying out some of San Diego’s best restaurants, hitting the incredible Stone Brewery for some brews and sunshine, eating incredible Mexican food in the Barrio Logan neighborhood, and checking out the internationally renowned San Diego Zoo. No matter what you decide to do, San Diego is sure to make your birthday one to remember.