Private tour in San Diego Susan F
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Hello there! My name is Susan, and I'm so excited to share my city with you. I believe the best way to get to the heart of a place is through its amazing flavours and fascinating stories. As a passionate foodie and a lover of history, my greatest joy is combining those two to create a fun, delicious and unforgettable day for my guests. For most of my career, I’m a chef and owner of my catering company in Los Angeles, creating incredible culinary experiences for the film industry. It was a whirlwind of delicious food and interesting people! Now that I'm retired, I’ve brought that same passion for great food and warm hospitality with me to beautiful San Diego. I've spent years exploring this city, uncovering the best local eateries and diving deep into its rich history. Having used tour services myself as a traveller, and also being married to Ron a tour guide with Tours by Local I have a unique perspective on what makes a truly special and seamless experience. For years, I’ve been the person showing visiting friends and family all my favourite spots, and I would extend that same cool, friendly welcome to you. Forget a stuffy, formal tour—think of our time together as a friend showing you all the best places. We'll travel in the comfort of my private vehicle, giving us the flexibility to explore at a relaxed pace. My goal is to make our outing the absolute highlight of your visit. Let's go make some wonderful memories!
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Let's visit the must see sites in San Diego! On this tour, we'll see 3 locations that changed the city's history. One of them, also among my favourite places to visit, The Del, once the largest hotel in the world. Together we'll walk through its beautiful Victorian style structures to get a glimpse of its history. Another one is the 1913 Cabrillo National Monument, established in remembrance of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who led the first European expedition in the West coast. This monument protects coastal tide pools, hiking trails around it, and is adjacent to a museum that reflects upon the Kumeyaay indigenous tribes that lived in the area for millennia. When I was younger I was very intrigued learning of them. The other historical location we'll explore is Old Town San Diego, considered “the Birthplace of California”, for it marked the first permanent Spanish settlement in the state.
-Once we've gathered we'll take a drive and cross over the iconic Coronado bridge. -We'll then stop at “The Del” (the nickname of Hotel del Coronado), the crown jewel of the island. -Next, we'll stop by "The Cabrillo National Monument" and take in the beautiful views of San Diego Harbor and the downtown skyline. -Our next stop, just down a hill from The Cabrillo Monument, will be some beautiful tide pools surrounded by stunning natural scenery. -Ideally, we would have lunch at this point of the tour (there's some great Mexican food in the area I could recommend!) -Our last stop would be the "Old Town", the Birthplace of California. -Finally, I'll drop you of at the meeting or pick up location.
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Air conditioned Ford Explorer SUV with trunk space to accommodate bags, 2 luggages, and even a walker, a wheelchair or a stroller.
1360 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, United States
I could meet you at your preferred location.
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