Overview in San Diego

Overview

Most of San Diego was laid out after the invention of the automobile, so a car is a necessity for most visitors. Though public transportation serves most of the major attractions, getting from one place to another -- from downtown to the beaches north of La Jolla, for instance -- can take a long time. Two public transport options you will want to consider, however, are the San Diego Trolley, which can save you time if you're heading from downtown to Old Town or Qualcomm Stadium, or to the Mexican border, and the Coronado Ferry, the scenic route from the harbor to Coronado. Because of integrated public transportation services, connections between rail and bus travel throughout San Diego County are convenient. Information on getting from one place to another is available at the Web site of the Metropolitan Transit System, www.sdcommute.com or by calling 800/266-6883.

Smoking is prohibited on all forms of public transport in California.