Rose Parade Tour in San Diego, CA

Five Star Tours1050 Kettner Blvd.San Diego, CA 92101
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Overview

Get a front-row seat to the Rose Parade in sunny Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. Your tour includes roundtrip transportation, reserved parade seating, snacks, and escort, along with the thrill of the Rose Parade. Watch as equestrian units, towering floats, jamming marching bands, and more parade along the roads of Pasadena in the annual parade.

1 or more people

Good To Know

  • Tours depart from San Diego at 4:00 am.
  • The parade begins at 8:00 am.
  • The Rose Parade is approximately 3 hours long.
  • Seats are reserved in the Grand Stand facing northbound.

Description

Come and enjoy New Years' Day with Five Star Tours as we take you to the Rose Parade with transportation, reserved seating, snacks and escort!

Enjoy the excitement of New Years' morning in the tradition and pageantry of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Sample Itinerary*:
4:00 AM depart San Diego pick up location
6:45 AM arrive in Pasadena with a quick stop
7:15 AM position into seats
8:00 AM parade begins
11:00 AM parade ends, board bus
12:00 PM stop for lunch break
3:00 PM arrive in San Diego, drop off location
*times are approximate

Pick Up Location :
South San Diego- Palomar Trolley Station, 745 Industrial Ave, Chula Vista, CA at 4:00 AM
Central San Diego- Santa Fe Train Station, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA at 4: 20 AM
North County San Diego Coastal- La Costa Park & Ride, La Costa, CA at 4: 45 AM ( off 1-5 and La Costa exit)
North County Oceanside- Oceanside Transit Center, 235 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA at 5:00 AM
Anaheim- Sheraton Hotel, 1855 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802@ 5.45 AM




Rose Parade Tour Reviews

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Jp0906
San Francisco, California
"Do not book - Radical Storage Santa Fe Station, San Diego"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed April 04, 2025 NEW
Wished that I was able to find the other reviewer's review here before booking, but Radical Storage only reveal the contact information AFTER you have booked and paid. Upon arriving at the Santa Fe Amtrak Station in San Diego and also walked over to the Museum of Contemporary Art I called the phone number provided by Radical Storage and spoke with Alfonso from Five Star Tours, but he denied having anything to do with this storage listing and instead offered me charter bus tours, even though the confirmation email clearly listed him as the point of contact. Take down the listing please, it's frustrating for anyone having to deal with this nonsense. To their credit, Radical Storage initiated a refund right away after I emailed them. However, they didn’t follow up on my request to have the listing removed. So if you’re reading this, please staying away. There’s nothing worse than disembarking from a cruise, walking over with your kids, parents, and a ton of luggage only to find out the storage doesn’t exist. If you’re looking for nearby storage, there’s a UPS Store on Broadway just up the block. They have a secure room for storing luggage, and the staff there are incredibly helpful.
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fsjnherman
Plano, Texas
"Awesome private day trip to Tijuana with Five Star Tours"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed April 02, 2025 NEW
Five Star Tours is awesome. We arranged to have a 12 passenger van (12 would be a tight squeeze) for 11 of us. Al picked us up in La Jolla at our hotel, drove us across the border into Tijuana, took us to multiple places we wanted to go, including Mercado Hidalgo, Revolucion and some other places. We asked Al about going to a place for straw hats. Al took us to a store that had better quality hats and it was a hit. After 6 hours in Tijuana, using the fast pass, we got back across the border in under 30 minutes. Well worth paying for the fast pass. Then back to the hotel. Al was awesome as he knows Tijuana well and got through traffic with no problem. He was very flexible with our wants and we never worried about our safety. If you want to go to Tijuana for a day trip and do it the easy way, Al and Five Star Tours is well worth it.
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marysakadjian
"Full day Mexico tour from San Diego"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 01, 2025
We would highly recommend this tour. We had the best tour guide and driver Al!!! He was courteous, knowledgeable, excellent driver and professional. We had delicious food fish tacos and lobster. Selection of tacos stand and restaurant was perfect. On the way back from the tour Monique our agent had suggested to buy the fast pass, and it took us less than 30 minutes to cross the border from Mexico to US. We highly recommend Five Star Tours!!!!
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91reedg
"Fun Adventure"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed December 27, 2024
We had a good time on a private tour of Tijuana, Rosarito, and Puerto Nuevo. Alfonso, our guide was very friendly and helpful. We wanted to go to Caesar’s the birthplace of the Ceasar salad and it was a highlight of our trip. We hadn’t been across the border in a long time and it was nice to just relax and see the sights. Thanks again!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rose Parade Tour

Where are the pick-up locations and times?
Tour locations and pick-up times are as follows:

  • South San Diego: Palomar Trolley Station, 745 Industrial Ave, Chula Vista, CA at 4:00 am
  • Central San Diego: Santa Fe Train Station, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA at 4:20 am
  • North County San Diego Coastal: La Costa Park & Ride, La Costa, CA at 4:45 am (off 1-5 and La Costa exit) 
  • North County Oceanside: Oceanside Transit Center, 235 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA at 5:00 am
  • Anaheim: Sheraton Hotel, 1855 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 at 5:45 am 

What’s included in my tour?
Each tour ticket includes:

  • Reserved grand stand seatings facing northbound
  • Snacks
  • Tour guide
  • Roundtrip transportation

How long is the tour?
From pick-up to drop-off, the entire tour experience is approximately 11 hours from 4:00 am to 3:00 pm.