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The 15 Best North County San Diego Tours

23 tours

Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside - How the tour runs, from the Lighthouse kiosk to open water

1.Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 937 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

A 2-hour luxury catamaran whale watching cruise from Oceanside, led by certified naturalists along the San Diego coast.

“The perfect amount of time to spend out on the water, with really lovely views from a clean, modern boat. Our group was lucky to have stunning weather the day of our tour, unfortunately we were only able to see the fin of a minke whale and not much else. With the limited wildlife viewing, all tour participants were given back their ticket to do the tour again at a later date with the hope to see more wildlife another time.”

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Carlsbad Food Tour

Carlsbad Food Tour - Starting at State St and Grand Ave: timing and walking pace

2.Carlsbad Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Carlsbad Village in 3 hours with six tastings, from Italian pasta to French crepes, plus wine. Small-group guided walk, mobile ticket.

“Ed was a fabulous guide who was knowledgeable about the history of Carlsbad. Very interesting tour featuring delicious local eateries. Highly recommend this experience!”

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Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour - Meeting at State and Grand, Then Getting a Real Walk Route

3.Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Eat your way through Carlsbad Village in 3 hours with six tastings, plus wine and beer, and a guided walk past local landmarks.

“Everything about this tour was fantastic. Our guide Ben was great. The food was really good and the walk was very easy.”

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Local Guided Electric Bike Tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas

Local Guided Electric Bike Tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas - The Route: 15 Miles of Coast Towns, Not a Sweat Session

4.Local Guided Electric Bike Tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

E-bike tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas, covering 15 miles of North County sights with guided stops, helmet and water included.

“The ride was breathtaking on a windy day! Loved stopping and visiting the gardens in Encinitas. Our guide was knowledgeable and catered to our desires for the ebike experience. Thankyou I would definitely do it again.”

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Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental

Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental - Helmet, lock, and e-bike confidence for first-timers

5.Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride an electric bike through Carlsbad’s coast and charming beach towns with helmet and lock included, plus optional garden time.

“This was a easy pick up of bikes. The guy at the store was very informative. We enjoyed the ride in Carlsbad”

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Hourly Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach

Hourly Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach - What You Get When You Pick Up Your Bike (Helmet, Lock, and Range)

6.Hourly Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Hourly e-bike rental in Solana Beach. Ride Del Mar to Carlsbad with a helmet and lock, plus local route tips and easy checkout.

“The bikes were new and operated perfectly. We love Townie bikes because of their comfort. Also, the gentleman who rented the bikes to us explained everything clearly. It was a fabulous experience!”

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Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour - Price and What You’re Really Paying For at $78

7.Encinitas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $78

3-hour Encinitas food tour with craft beer, wines, and generous tastings across 8 stops, plus lunch and vegetarian options on request.

“Ben provided a wonderful tour of Encinitas! We loved each restaurant/cafe and also the historical spots! Artwork was also introduced to us!”

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Luxury Guided Electric Bike Tour to Downtown Encinitas

Luxury Guided Electric Bike Tour to Downtown Encinitas - The guides: how Arnie, Matthew, Joe, and Brian make the ride feel safe

8.Luxury Guided Electric Bike Tour to Downtown Encinitas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Luxury guided e-bike tour linking Solana Beach and Encinitas, with photo stops at Cardiff Kook, Swami’s Beach, and Moonlight Beach.

“Our guide, Matthew was very friendly and accommodating. We had a couple of issues with our bikes but he resolved them immediately. He took us to nice sights where we could stop and take pictures. We all had a great time and wonderful experience.”

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Oceanside Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

Oceanside Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate - The 75-Minute Plan: Training, Gear, and Your Two Flight Turns

Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit - What a 2-hour private lesson feels like in real life

10.Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $120

Private Solana Beach surf lesson with an English-speaking coach, board, wetsuit, leash, and 2 hours of tailored wave coaching and safety.

“This was great experience: proximity to the surf location was about a one minute walk, the surf location was beautiful, the waves were awesome, and the instructor tailored the experience to my skill level. Great experience, great instructor, great location, and great waves!!”

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Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast - Where you start, what you get, and how the bikes work

Experience Oceanside Sailing with Whales and dolphins!

Experience Oceanside Sailing with Whales and dolphins! - Wildlife watching that feels calm, not chaotic

Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

Oceanside Private Surf Lesson - Tyson Street Start Point and the Easy Arrival Plan

13.Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $101

Oceanside private surf lesson near the pier: 1-on-1 coaching, board and wetsuit included, pickup option, about 1 hour in Carlsbad.

“Our daughter wanted to try surfing while on vacation. We signed up at the last minute and were able to get a spot. She had a blast! The team of instructors were all super. I’d highly recommend this group.”

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1 Day Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach

1 Day Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach - What You Get: Bike, Helmet, Lock, and the Local Know-How

14.1 Day Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85

Rent an electric bike in Solana Beach and ride the coast from Del Mar to Carlsbad, with easy stops in Encinitas, Leucadia, and Solana Beach.

“Had a GREAT time BUT get familiar with the bike. My first time on one and had a few mishaps; issues were with me lol not bike. Also note you’ll be riding along cars a lot of way. Bike route clearly marked; enjoyed the ride and wasn’t too crowded when I went early May but maybe a little more challenging if busy. Enjoyed stopping in different towns; missed out on enjoying the ocean bc of the weather. Smooth rental process; friendly, helpful staff”

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Private North County San Diego Electric Bike and Hike Tour

Private North County San Diego Electric Bike and Hike Tour - Getting started at Solana Beach, with your gear ready