Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in San Diego, United States
The 63 best Travel and Hospitality companies in San Diego, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: iTherX.
Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in San Diego
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iTherX Tour and travel service company | $3M | 176 mo ago | Deadpooled | Jeffrey McKelvy CEO & President | 1992 | — | — |
| 2 | MOPA Provider of resources and support for performing arts organizations and individuals | $755K | 180 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1983 | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | — |
| 3 | Adventure Clubs Operator of adventure tours | $100K | 96 mo ago | Deadpooled | Janelle Schroy Founder | 2012 | — | — |
| 4 | Pacific Surf Designs Designing and installing wave machines for the watermark, entertainment, leisure industries | $90K | 164 mo ago | Seed | — | 2012 | — | — |
| 5 | Art San Diego Retailer of arts | $59K | 180 mo ago | Deadpooled | Ann Berchtold Founder & Director | 2011 | — | — |
| 6 | Abx Collision Provider of car rental services | — | — | Unfunded | — | 2014 | — | — |
| 7 | Andaz San Diego Andaz Hyatt San Diego | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Another Side San Diego Tours Operator of guided tours including city, food, and historical excursions | — | — | Unfunded | — | 2007 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+35 | — |
Top 5 Travel and Hospitality companies in San Diego
#1
Funding Raised · San Diego, California · founded 1983 · 57 employees$755.1Kraised▾
Provider of resources and support for performing arts organizations and individuals. It offers guidance on various aspects of arts management and operations. The organization facilitates networking and collaboration within the performing arts sector. It aims to strengthen the capabilities and sustainability of its members.
- Jun 2011Grant (prize money)$55K
- Apr 2011Grant (prize money)$25K
- Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$675.1K
#2
Deadpooled · San Diego, California · founded 2012$100Kraised▾
Developer of a community-based adventure application designed to connect families to search, discover and create adventures tailored for their children. The company's application allows families to browse and organize different adventure activities from baking classes to forest hikes designed specifically for families to meet and play together, enabling people to create their own adventure to experience with friends and family.
- 2018Seed$100K
#3
Deadpooled · San Diego, California · founded 1992$3.2Mraised▾
Tour and travel service company
- Oct 2011Series A$3.2M
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$153.2K
#4
Seed · San Diego, California · founded 2012$90Kraised▾
Designing and installing wave machines for the watermark, entertainment, leisure industries
#5
Deadpooled · San Diego, California · founded 2011$58.8Kraised▾
Retailer of arts
- Jun 2011Seed$58.8K
Funding & investor landscape
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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