---
title: Rose Parade Tour
slug: rose-parade-tour-san-diego
type: attraction
sub_type: tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/rose-parade-tour-san-diego
city: San Diego
state: CA
country: US
address: 1050 Kettner Blvd.
geo:
  lat: 32.7166
  lng: -117.16952
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:59:24.624Z
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 1116
  scale: 5
---
## 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 featuring equestrian units, towering floats, and marching bands.

## What's Included
- Reserved grand stand seatings facing northbound  
- Snacks  
- Tour guide  
- Roundtrip transportation  

## 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.  

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 Locations and Times:  
- 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  

## 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.  

## Reviews

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> — MaryAnn59, Reviewed November 05, 2024