Belmont Park
3100 block of Mission Boulevard
Phone: 619-491-2988
Located directly on the Mission Bay Boardwalk, this park features
a beautifully restored wooden roller coaster guaranteed to
delight enthusiasts of classic amusement park rides.
San Diego Harbor Excursion Whale Watching
1050 N. Harbor Dr
Phone: 619-234-4111
Seemingly placid by comparison to the more widely known killer
whale, the California gray whale is by no means less beautiful.
Those wishing to observe the California grays during their
southerly migration can do so by means of daily tours departing
both morning and afternoon from the foot of Broadway (downtown).
Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla
Phone: 858-534-3474
The Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum, associated with the world-renowned
Scripps Institute of Oceanography, is the largest oceanographic
exhibit in the U.S. With over 3,000 fish from waters cold
to tropical, the museum features enough species to keep even
Jacques Cousteau busy. The museum's bookshop sells a variety
of works focusing on marine science and oceanography and includes
teaching materials.
Balboa Park
Phone: 619-232-2721
With perhaps the most to offer of any area of San Diego, the
beautifully landscaped acres of Balboa Park include museums
featuring world class collections, the San Diego Zoo, the
Starlight Bowl outdoor theater, the Spreckels Organ Pavilion,
the Old Globe Theatre complex, rose and cactus gardens, and
the Japanese Friendship Garden, where the occasional traditional
tea ceremony can be observed. If you are in the mood for a
walk or a picnic, this is the area for you. Even the open
areas feature entertainment with both artists and street performers
being common sights during the weekend.
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
Phone: 619-232-7931
The largest museum in San Diego, the Museum of Art features
works by Old Masters from several continents.
San Diego Natural History Museum
In Balboa Park
Phone: 619-232-3821
For those who enjoy the collected works of nature more than
the collected works of man, the San Diego Natural History
Museum presents to its visitors a variety of environmental
habitats. These include desert, ocean and shore habitats,
as well as displays of a variety of gems and minerals.
Old Town State Historic Park
2510 Juan
Phone: 619-298-3317
The six blocks of San Diego's first settlement is a pedestrian-only
zone that preserves the original site and Mexican influence
of California's oldest city in its reconstructed and restored
1800s structures.
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center
1875 El Prado, Balboa Park
Phone: 619-238-1233
Fax: 619-231-8971
With activities both entertaining and educational, the Reuben
H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center has something for
every member of the family. With the latest technology, giant
OMNIMAX films treat visitors to a variety of entertaining,
educational topics. From the comfort of their seats, visitors
can go on exciting adventures or view planetarium shows. The
Science Center portion of the facility is definitely a hands-on
experience, where visitors are both invited and encouraged
to experience the variety of exhibits firsthand.
San Diego Aerospace Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
Phone: 619-234-8291
Fax: 619-233-4526
Located in Balboa Park, the San Diego Aerospace Museum is
the place to be for aviation enthusiasts both young and old.
Whether it is an interest in historical flight or merely a
child's fascination with the wonders of flying that brings
one here, there is plenty here to view, entertain, and educate.
Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., Point Loma
Phone: 619-557-5450
With over 1.2 million visitors each year, the Cabrillo National
Monument is one of the country's most visited national monuments.
Dedicated to Juan Rodruiguez Cabrillo, who arrived in the
San Diego area in 1542, the monument consists of a statue
that sits at the tip of Point Loma. Visitors can also view
the restored lighthouse (circa 1855), or visit the nearby
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Visitors are invited to
partake in guided tours of the Cemetery or view one of the
hourly films on Cabrillo, the history of San Diego, and the
California gray whales, whose yearly migration can be seen
from Point Loma from December through March.
Firehouse Museum 1572 Columbia St
Phone: 619-232-FIRE
Complete with shiny fire engines, hand and horse-drawn engines,
a turn of the century steam pumper, and historical memorabilia
such as antique alarms and fire hats, the Firehouse Museum
is a complete collection of firefighting artifacts. In fact,
the only thing missing is the Dalmatian.
Maritime Museum 1306 N. Harbor Dr.
Phone: 619-234-9153
Consisting of three uniquely historical vessels, the Maritime
Museum exhibits the variety of naval architecture and function
of the 19th and early 20th century. Visitors can board each
vessel and explore for themselves or view movies on-deck (April
- October). The vessels that comprise the Museum are the full-rigged
merchant vessel Star of India (1863), whose impressive masts
are an integral part of the San Diego cityscape, the gleaming
white San Francisco-Oakland steam-powered ferry Berkeley (1898),
which worked round-the-clock to carry people to safety following
the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the sleek Medea (1904),
one of the world's few remaining large steam yachts.
San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
Phone: 619-239-2001
FAX: 619-239-2749
Those interested in the early history of American Indian,
Mayan, and Egyptian art and culture can view exhibits here.
The exhibits vary from American Indian art to early Egyptian
mummies. The museum also features a Children's' Discovery
Center for younger museum patrons.
Mission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Avenue
Phone: 760-757-3651
View a piece of the early history of California, as well as
look through a window into the lives and culture of the early
Californians. Beautifully maintained and restored, Mission
San Luis Rey is the largest of California's missions. The
main sanctuary is of particular interest, while the well cared-for
grounds offer the opportunity for a picnic.
Coronado
1047 B Avenue
Visitor's Center
Coronado, CA 92118
800-622-8300
If an interest in getting away from it all has led you to
San Diego, let upscale shopping and beautiful white sand beaches
bring you to Coronado. Spend a few hours strolling or shopping,
explore the yacht harbor or visit the Imperial Beach, then
relax and enjoy one of the many excellent restaurants located
on this beautiful island.
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