Greyhound Bus to San Diego, California from $11

Officially founded in 1769, San Diego is the oldest city in California and is best known for its beaches and rich maritime history. From San Diego Comic-Con International to ArtWalk in Little Italy, there’s always an event waiting for you. Take a Greyhound bus trip to San Diego today and catch some waves at Pacific Beach.

Downtown San Diego

Explore the history of seafaring at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, climb aboard the Star of India, and see the replica of the San Salvador. Then take the kids to the New Children’s Museum and let them explore their world through creative play. Afterward, head to the Gaslamp Quarter, which is the historical heart of Downtown San Diego. See the quarter’s beautiful Victorian buildings, browse the art galleries and boutiques, and sample the craft beers.

Balboa Park-Hillcrest

Spend a day exploring Balboa Park, a metropolitan park with over a dozen museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo. After stopping by the playground, explore pre-Columbian history and Mesoamerican cultures at the San Diego Museum of Man. Then, visit the clouded leopards at the San Diego Zoo and learn about their conservation efforts. Afterward, attend a play at the Old Globe or, better yet, their Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Old Town-Mission Valley

Take a guided walking tour of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, hear the blacksmith’s hammer at the Black Hawk Smithy and Stable, explore Casa de Estudillo — a historic adobe house and museum — and experience 19^th century education at the Mason Street Schoolhouse. Afterward, take a stroll around the University of San Diego’s main campus and cheer on the San Diego Toreros football team.