San Diego Automotive Museum

562 reviews

1 hr

Discover a world of American automobiles at this museum dedicated to cars and transport.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums
Sports

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$14.50$16.11

Child 4–12 yearsi

$10.15$11.28

Estimated total · $14.50

Overview

It was started by renowned car collector, Briggs Cunningham, back in 1988 and has since become a must-visit attraction for millions of automotive buffs.

Here you'll find 90 incredible vehicles on display, including a $75,000 Cadillac complete with a toilet, a fridge, and self-inflating tires. There are also plenty of exhibits detailing the history of the American automotive industry and how cars contribute to American culture.

Kids will also enjoy sitting in a real racecar and climbing onto a full-sized motorcycle, too.

Location

2080 Pan American Plaza
92101 San Deigo

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Diego W.
Jan 2026
Well organized from start to finish. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Felix G.
Nov 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. We learned more than expected in a short visit, even though it was a busy day.

Ines J.
Mar 2026
Well organized from start to finish. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Marcus Q.
Jan 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, — glad we prioritized it.

Yuki P.
Feb 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Maya M.
Oct 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Emma Y.
Jul 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Theo A.
Feb 2026
The pace worked well with kids. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Ravi R.
Mar 2026
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Elena Y.
Mar 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Emma L.
Aug 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Hanna X.
Feb 2026
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we’d echo the hype online. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Chloe Y.
Jul 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Chloe T.
Mar 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

James W.
Jun 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. We learned more than expected in a short visit, with straightforward entry. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

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