San Diego: Driving Day Tour with GoCar Luxury

Ocean Beach San Diego, San Diego



Take a GPS-guided tour in a Storytelling Car and see for yourself why TIME Magazine called GoCar the most amazing invention of the year.

Highlights

  • Cruise through the Historic Gaslamp Quarter
  • Observe Petco Baseball Park, home of the San Diego Padres
  • Visit Sunset Cliffs and Pacific Beach
  • Navigate the Bankers Hill Neighborhood
  • Explore the Mission Hills Neighborhood

Description

The Everything Tour with GoCar offers a unique way to explore San Diego, featuring GPS-guided storytelling on a 5-hour self-drive experience.

Drive through the historic Old Town, Point Loma Ecological Preserve, and Ocean Beach. Discover landmarks like the Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Plaza, and Balboa Park’s rose garden.

Experience the natural beauty at Point Loma Ecological Preserve by exploring tide pools with sea anemones, crabs, lobster, fish, and occasional octopuses. Walk along Ocean Beach and visit the San Diego Maritime Museum to observe the city's maritime history.

See Old Town’s changing landscape and enjoy a comprehensive tour of San Diego's diverse neighborhoods.

Includes

  • 5-hour rental of an upgraded Vanderhall GoCar for 2 people
  • GPS system with guided audio
  • Driver orientation and safety briefing
  • Full tank of gas
  • Sales tax

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Child car seat

Important Information

  • Waivers must be completed upon arrival
  • GoCars hold a maximum of 2 people; pricing is per vehicle
  • Renter must be 25 years or older with a valid driver’s license and major credit card
  • International driver's license not required
  • Child car seats cannot be accommodated
  • A security deposit will be held on the credit card until the vehicle is returned
  • All riders must sign a participant agreement
  • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance available for purchase on rental day
  • Tour length can be extended on rental day; additional time charged in 15-minute increments
  • Cars must be returned to the rental location before dusk
  • $15 insurance fee is required

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance, bring a valid driver’s license and credit card, and plan your tour to end well before dusk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a 5-hour self-guided driving experience in an upgraded GoCar with GPS and audio storytelling, covering key San Diego neighborhoods and sites.
The tour drives through the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park area, Sunset Cliffs, Pacific Beach, Bankers Hill, and Mission Hills neighborhoods.
Yes, participants must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving a small three-wheeled vehicle.
The tour follows a GPS-guided route with audio narration, allowing some flexibility while ensuring you visit key San Diego locations.
The tour can be taken year-round; check the website for current availability and hours.
Yes, helmets and safety instructions are provided before the tour begins.
Yes, you can stop safely along the route to take photos of San Diego’s landmarks and natural sites.
Yes, the GPS and audio guide provide a structured and informative experience ideal for first-time visitors to San Diego.
Advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred date and time; check the website for availability.

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