Go San Diego Card

How it Works

1. Pick how many calendar days of sightseeing you want. You don’t even have to choose what to do in advance, simply buy a pass for each person who will be visiting attractions and you’re free to do as you choose. Child prices apply to kids ages 3-12 years of age.


2. Have your card shipped or pick it up at one of our redemption centers at your destination. We recommend having the card shipped if you are buying two weeks or more in advance. This gives you more time to visit attractions and saves the hassle of getting to and from a redemption center, which may not be near a desired attraction.


3. Swipe your card and go right in to over 50 attractions. Just present your card at the ticket window for admission between opening and 5:30 PM. The staff will swipe it and you’re ready to go. 3,5 and 7 day cards also include one free bonus admission and you can even skip the line at many top attractions!


4. Plan ahead online, or use the free guidebook to decide where to go once you’re there. Either way, having an idea of where you want to go will help you get the most out of your pass. Make sure you read the details for each attraction to find out specific admission information and if reservations are required.

Reviews

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Avg. Customer Rating:

 

4.4 stars

(based on 81 reviews)

0% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use (23), Saved money (4), Easy (3), Money saver (3), Saves money (3), Savings (3)

Best Uses:

SEA WORLD (11), San diego zoo (8), Legoland (6), USS midway (6), Zoo (6), Museums (4) Balboa park (3) Knotts berry farm (3) Whale watching (3) Wild animal park (3)

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Great Pass!

By Leash from Layton, UT on 8/11/2011

Pros:

Variety of activities, Saves Money, Easy to use

Best Uses:

Wave house, SEA WORLD, San Diego Zoo

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

My husband and I got the 5-day Go San Diego Card and we were able to do so many things with this card that we probably would not have done otherwise. We figured that we each saved over $230 by buying these passes. We had a blast and will use this pass again when we go back. The only cons I can think of is that there is so much to do and you want to get everything in and it's difficult to do so in five (or however many) consecutive days without exhausting yourself, so I wish you had a couple more days to use each pass (like seven days to use the five day pass so you could have two days to take a break) and that they would add some relaxing attractions, such as a movie pass or show, so that you still feel like you're getting your moneys worth while relaxing and laying low.

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The easiest card I've ever used.

By Phantasm from Denver, Colorado on 7/24/2011

Pros:

Easy to use, Saves Money, Convenient

Best Uses:

San Diego Zoo, SEA WORLD,

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

This card is spectacular. I purchased the 7-day one, and visited as many places as I could that are in the booklet that comes with the card. I found new and exciting places to go that I would not have gone otherwise. The card certainly pays for itself, especially if you wish to visit SeaWorld more than once. Everywhere I went that took the card, I simply gave it to them like a I would a credit card, and they took it without hesitation. People were actually friendly when I handed them the card, almost proud to accept it. The next time I travel, I'll be looking for a Smart Destinations card for that city!

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 

AAA+ doing stuff card

By Mike the stone man from Lyons, Colorado on 6/29/2011

Pros:

Easy to use, You need one with kids, Great Value

Cons:

none,

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

This is the got to get card, it saved us hundreds of dollars when we took our grand daughters. We got the five day for the week and went to the beach to start and end the vacation. I don't think I would survive a 7 day card!!!

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[5 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 

Good savings! Would buy again.

By Samiam from Milwaukee, WI on 5/1/2011

Pros:

Savings

Best Uses:

San Diego Zoo Balboa Park San Diego Zoofari San Diego Sea World Petco Park Flagship Cruise USS Midway

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

I added up the cost and we saved about $80. If we had actually used the card for 7 days, we would have been able to go to more places and saved more. We had no problems at all with the card. I will definitely purchase a card again for another city.

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well worth the money!!

By y patel from san diego, ca on 4/11/2011

Pros:

Major attractions, Lots of attractions

Cons:

None that we found,

Best Uses:

Lego Land, SEA WORLD Wild life park Museums Zoo

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

this is by far the best buy for your money if you are going to be spending a few days in san diego and visiting all the major attractions. we bought the 5 day pass and we were able to visit approximately 10-12 attractions. we would have spend well over $300 per person where the card saved us a lot of money.

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Bargain

By Pablo from New York City on 4/8/2011

Pros:

Local insight, Great Value, Easy to use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

This did a lot of the planning for us and highlighted some great attractions that we would not have thought about seeing

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Ill be back for more

By Layne from Canada on 3/2/2011

Pros:

Easy awesome

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Lots

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

We would recommend this to anyone. For us we were able to do more then one thing each day making the value incredible. We really liked the Go Cars at SD pier after our day at Seaworld. Items one and 2 on my next vacation will be Go card and GPS

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Excellent Value

By nutellablue from calgary, ab on 2/24/2011

Pros:

Ease of Use, Skip the line, Savings

Best Uses:

Legoland, Air and space museum, Whale watching Zoo USS Midway SEA WORLD

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

I ordered the Go Cards as part of a Christmas Gift for my kids. [...] We purchased the 5 day card and used it for 6 attractions/museums on our 7 day trip to San Diego. If we would have paid at the gate for everything we did we would have spent at least $178 more out of pocket so we saved some money. The card was easy to use at all of the attractions and we skipped the most massive line up at the USS Midway on Presidents Day! I would totally get a Go Card again!

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5 day pass was Great

By Rob the Traveler from NJ on 2/21/2011

Pros:

Museums, Great price, Parks, Zoos

Cons:

You will walk A LOT,

Best Uses:

Food discount, Zoos, Museums,

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

Used a five day for everything I could. Both Zoos, All the museums except one. Food discounts. Great time

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3 days wasn't enough!

By quickfire81 from Juneau AK on 1/28/2011

Pros:

Value simple easy to us

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go San Diego Card:

I had a three day go card and did not have enough time to see a third of what was available. I am returning to San Diego for a longer trip and will be getting the 7 day pass this time. This is the best deal around. I have used similar passes in other cities and this one is hands down the best I have ever had.

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1. How do I activate my card?

Cards are activated upon first use and are good for the number of calendar days of activity you have purchased.

2. How many days should I buy?

We suggest counting the total number of attractions you would like to see and dividing it by how many attractions you can realistically visit each day to come up with an estimate. For example, if you want to see 6 attractions and you can reasonably get to 2 each day, then buy a 3 day pass. 6 attractions / 2 attractions per day = 3 days.

Based on customer feedback, people tend to visit fewer attractions each day than they expect. Remember to account for meals, travel and rest time, especially if traveling with kids. Remember 3,5 & 7 day cards include bonus attractions and that the Go San Diego Card is good for admission until 5:30.

3. What is the age cut off for child tickets?

Child tickets are for those 3-12 years of age. Most attractions are free for children under 3.

4. Do cards expire?

Yes, unused cards purchased this year expire on December 31 of next year. We will refund the fully cost of any unused, unexpired passes for one year from the date of purchase.

5. How does the bonus attraction work?

A single bonus admission to SeaWorld San Diego is included only on 3,5 & 7 day cards. You do not need to do anything additional to get the bonus other than buy a 3,5 or 7 day card.

6. Is there a time cut off on my card?

The Go San Diego Card is valid for admission from the time an attraction opens in the morning through 5:30 pm. If within normal hours of operation, you do not need to leave the attraction by 5:30, just be in the door by then.

7. Are cards ‘days’ good for 24 hours or days of the week?

Days of the week. For example, if you activated your card on a Tuesday, whether you did it at 9 AM or 5 pm, Tuesday’s usage counts as one day and does not extend into Wednesday.

8. Do I need to make reservations with the attractions?

Some attractions do require reservations. Please be sure to check the attraction details in the guidebook or on our website to determine if you need to make a reservation with an attraction. Please be aware that some attractions may require a credit card number to hold a reservation.

9. Should I have my card shipped or pick it up in San Diego?

We recommend having your card shipped if your travel date is more than 2 weeks away. Having your card shipped saves the time associated with travel to a redemption location, which may not be near a desired attraction. Card ‘days’ are based on calendar days, not a 24 hour period, so shipping allows you to fit more sightseeing into your day.

10. How do I buy online and pick up in San Diego?

If you choose to pick up your card at your destination, you will be presented with a printable voucher at checkout. You will need to bring the voucher to one of our redemption locations and exchange it for your card; you can’t use the printed voucher for admission.

11. Are there places to buy cards in San Diego?

Yes. We have several Go San Diego Card sales locations. Please be aware that any sale pricing seen on the website is not available at a sales location.

12. How long will it take to get my order?

Orders placed before 3PM on regular business days will ship the same day. Orders placed after 3 PM on regular business days will ship the next business day.

Time in transit will vary based on the shipping method you choose.

13. I still have questions!

Please feel free to call us at 866-628-9032 and we’ll be happy to help you!