World's First GPS Guided City Tour: See San Diego in a Talking Car
GoCar Pick-Up Shop, Hawthorne and Kettner in Little Italy (2100 Kettner Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Chris Hills on Other
Bring a camera as you will see many San Diego highlights.
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Jean L. on Other
Check the weather, this activity would not be as fun if it were raining or too chilly.
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Karapeter on Where to Eat
Eat before or after because you don't want to waste time stopping
98 Goldstar Member Reviews
Lisa Rothstein Benson
This was a surprise birthday gift for my husband and we both loved it. He is an expert on San Diego but still learned things he didn't know, and absolutely loved driving the little car. We got lots of stares and smiles from passersby. Worth full price but a GREAT value through Goldstar. Perfect for tourists, and a fun original idea for dates, a real icebreaker.Written on Sep 19 2008
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dianne chavarria
The tour of San Diego was great. it was a perfect day and the cars gave us great info about the city. Since we accidentally paid for 2 cars, they let us have the one for twice as long, so we got to take both tours. everything was wonderful. the only problem we had is the side-view mirrors. our particular car had this long skinny mirrors which were very difficult to see what traffic was coming on both sides of the car, so i had to turn sometimes to help my husband before changing lanes. When we got back to the rental place, we noticed that some of the cars had these big ROUND mirrors. we think ALL the cars should have those for better visibility. And, the seats and backs could use a little more padding as you do go over bumps in the road occasionally. a wonderful experience overall.Written on Nov 24 2008
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Grab your friends, hop in your Talking Cars and have a ton of fun on the streets of San Diego! The guided tour is well done & informative. Stop along the way at any of the stores or eateries. Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon playing tourist in our cool town!Written on Sep 20 2011
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christine
It was a great attraction for others but the ride was hard and unlike other gps it gave us the information late. So, we either went to far missed our turn or it gave the information about a site to early. Would we do it again, no we'll pass.Written on Jun 01 2011
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Quotes & Highlights
- One of the "most amazing inventions of the year." --Time Magazine, 2004
- "What just might be the nation's next big tourist sensation." --USA Today, 2003
- "Tourists, it's time to dump the map and jump inside a GoCar." --CNN Headline News
- "It's like a ride at Disneyworld, except you are in control-and it's not a theme park, it's a city." --Tourist Comment, BBC Radio Interview
Description
GoCar is The World's First Computer-Guided Storytelling Car. The clever talking car navigates for you, but that's not all. As you drive, it points out the sights and tells you the stories that bring San Diego to life.
The car seats two people, so you can go alone or ride with a friend and explore the city together!
You can stop along the way. You set your own pace. The car always knows where you are and you can park anywhere you want (motorcycle parking or car parking) for as long as you want, and as soon as you start to drive again, the car will begin to talk!
You don't have to stay on the guided tour. If there is a San Diego sight you wish to see but is not yet included on the tour, just use the map they provide to navigate your own way through the city streets. You can even put a CD in the stereo and enjoy music along the way!
The GoCar will do 35-mph. Cars are approved for use on city streets, but are not allowed on freeways.
Choose from more than 100 points of interest on your tour, including:
Downtown San Diego
Gas Lamp District
Historic Horton Plaza
Aircraft Carrier Midway
Balboa Park
El Prado Museum Complex
Bankers Hill
Spreckels Pavilion
San Diego Bay
Seaport Village
Florida Canyon
Little Italy
Historic Old Town
Mission Hills District
Maritime Museum
Hillcrest District
Point Loma
Shelter Island
Ocean Beach
About the Ticket Supplier: GoCar Tours San Diego
GoCar Rentals is the developer of the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car. GoCar is the brainchild of mechanical engineer, Nathan Withrington. His original idea and the company's entrepreneurial spark have set off a firestorm of media attention. GoCar's most recent honor has been its nomination for "Invention of the Year" by Time Magazine.