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Sightsee San Diego

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Sightsee San Diego by Air, Land, & Sea is the Ultimate Tour Sightsee San Diego by Air, land, & Sea, is the untimate San Diego city tour especially because San Diego is a coastal city, wrapped around a beautiful natural harbor. Then up and down the coastline for 20 miles in both north and south… Read more »

Historical Museums in San Diego

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Historical Museums in San Diego are a huge San Diego Attraction. Yes, there are nearly 100 fascinating Museum from aeronautical museums to veterans museums and everything in between. Fortunately, many museums are clustered together such as the 17 museums in Balboa Park. See the Balboa Park chapter and map, the Embarcadero, which is home to… Read more »

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Off-Track Betting at Surfside Race Place in Del Mar

Posted by marcos & filed under Attractions in Del Mar, Banquet Venues, Banquets and Catering, Bar, Del Mar, Historic Sites.

Horse Racing Bets at Del Mar

Horse Racing Fans can enjoy the best of two worlds by also enjoying the thrill of the “Sport of Kings” when the Del Mar Live Venue is not in season at the Surfside Race Place at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., (858-792-4278) surfsideraceplace.com.  Admission for Racing fans for General Admission is ($5), Saddle Club daily admission ($10)  (includes a program), except… Read more »

Mission San Luis Rey : King of the Missions

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Oceanside, Banquet Venues, Church, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Museums, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Museums, Oceanside, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

sandiegan.com Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside

  Old Mission San Luis Rey at 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside (760-757-3651) is known as the King of the Missions. It is the largest of the 21 missions that flourished here in the 1700s and 1800s. It’s the majestic jewel of early California history. The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Prices for self-guided tours… Read more »

Visit the World’s Finest Collection of Historic Ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Cruises, Downtown, Downtown Museums, Downtown Weddings, Embarcadero, Embarcadero Museums, Embarcadero Weddings, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Maritime Museums, Military Wedding Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

Sailor's Days at Maritime Museum of San Diego

The fascinating floating museum at the Embarcadero consists of six historic ships and two submarines: the Star of India, which is the oldest active sailing ship in the world, the steam ferry Berkeley, the steam yacht Medea, the San Diego Harbor Pilot, also an actual Soviet-era diesel B-39 submarine and the deepest-diving submarine ever, a… Read more »

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Horse Racing At It’s Finest With Both Summer and Fall Venues

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Historic Sites, Sports & Recreation.

Del Mar Racetrack Horse Racing

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents live thoroughbred racing between July 19 through Sept. 4 and between Nov. 1 through Nov. 26. Post time: 2 p.m. for the nine race program, most days. At the Fairgrounds at Del Mar. I-5, exit Via de la Valle. Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar Fairgrounds (858-755-1141) [delmarracing.com]. Located… Read more »

Heritage of the Americas Museum in Rancho San Diego Takes You on a Journey Through Time

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Botanical Gardens, East County, East County Weddings, El Cajon, El Cajon Museums, Galleries, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, History of Man, Kids, Kids Attractions, Major Attractions, Museums, Natural History.

Heritage of Americas Museum

  Heritage of the Americas Museum, located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego at 12110 Cuyamaca College Dr. West off of Jamacha Rd. (619-670-5194) [heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com]. Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. noon- 4 p.m. Admission for adults is ($3); seniors (55 and over) ($2), children 17 years and younger, students… Read more »

Mission Trails Regional Park is the Largest of San Diego’s Parks and is Great for Hiking

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Cocktail Parties, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Major Attractions, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Museums, Museums, Natural History, Restaurants, Sports & Recreation, Wedding Venues, Welcome Center.

Mission Trails Regional Park is the largest of the City of San Diego’s parks and is the third gem of the city’s park system. Mission Trails is larger than Mission Bay and Balboa parks combined. At 5,800 acres, it is the largest open space urban park west of the Mississippi. It includes two lakes, a… Read more »

Free Admission to Historic Mormon Battalion

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions in Old Town, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Live Theatre, Major Attractions, Military Museums, Museums, Old Town.

The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is located in Old Town, at the corner of Harney and Juan Streets. Walk in the steps of The 500 men Mormon Battalion, Army of the West, as they left Winter Quarters, Iowa, and began their infantry march from Fort Leavenworth to the California Pueblo of San Diego. They are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., there are also guided tours and admission is free.

Flying Leatherneck Museum Showcases The Impressive Aviation History of the Marine Corps

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Aviation Museums, Banquets and Catering, Golden Triangle, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids-2, Military Museums, Mira Mesa, Miramar Road Museums, Museums.

San Diego Relocation Essential Information

  The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum which is adjacent to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Miramar Road, San Diego (858-693-1723) [flyingleathernecks.org]. This is the only Command Museum dedicated to the history of Marine Corps aviation. The museum features more than 30 vintage and historically important aircrafts, ranging from World War II “Warbirds” to present-day… Read more »

Cabrillo National Monument Offers a “Must See” Panoramic View of the San Diego Skyline

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Point Loma, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Major Attractions, National Park, Point Loma.

Cabrillo National Monument

On the windswept tip of Point Loma is Cabrillo National Monument, which is the third most visited national monument in the United States. From this vantage point, 422 ft high above the ocean, you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of San Diego and beyond. On a clear day… Read more »

The USS Midway Museum at the Embarcadero

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Bay View, Corporate Meeting Venue, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids Party Venues, Major Attractions, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Military Museums, Military Wedding Venues, Museums, Party Venues.

1000 Best things to do Visit the Historic USS Midway at the Embarcadero

USS Midway Museum at the Navy Pier in San Diego Bay, 910 N. Harbor Dr., downtown (619-544-9600) [midway.org]. USS MIDWAY IS A HISTORIC MUSEUM Experience the magic aboard one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in U.S. Naval history, the USS Midway. It’s a must-see San Diego attraction. The tour lasts 3–4 hours and is included with… Read more »

Spreckels Organ Pavilion: Listen to the World’s Largest Outdoor Pipe Organ for Free

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Balboa Park, Historic Sites, Music, Things to Do.

Balboa Park is home to the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. It was first played in Balboa Park in 1915; thus, the organ is celebrating its 99th anniversary this year. Today, it continues to attract audiences with its grandiose appearance and its beautiful music. Best of all, the organ concerts are… Read more »

San Diego Air & Space Museum Displays Famous Aviation Artifacts & Aerospace Memorabilia

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Aviation Museums, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Banquet Venues, Balboa Park Banquets & Catering, Balboa Park Corporate Meeting Venues, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Party Venues, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Military Museums, Military Wedding Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

  San Diego Air and Space Museum (619-234-8291) [sandiegoairandspace.org] is in the historic Ford Building in Balboa Park. This impressive museum displays famous aircrafts, engines, spacecraft and aviation artifacts from the dawn of aviation through the space age. The museum’s blockbuster exhibit is “Be The Astronaut”. You’ll have to pay an extra ($5) to see… Read more »

Living Coast Discovery Center is Both a Unique Zoo and Aquarium on San Diego Bay in Chula Vista

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in South Bay, Botanical Gardens, Chula Vista, Corporate Meeting Venue, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

A must-see for San Diego families! The Living Coast Discovery Center, formerly known as the Chula Vista Nature Center, is a unique zoo and aquarium located on the southern edge of San Diego Bay in Chula Vista. The center offers an intimate wildlife experience for animal lovers of all ages. Guests are able to get… Read more »

San Diego History Center in Balboa Park

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids-2, Museums.

San Diego History Center (SDHC) was founded by George W. Marston in 1928, then as the San Diego Historical Society (SDHS). Marston stated that the objective of the Historical Society was “for the discovery, collection and preservation of books, pamphlets, maps, genealogies, portraits, paintings, relics, manuscripts, letters, journals, surveys, field books and any and all… Read more »

Warner-Carrillo Adobe Ranch House Wasthe Butterfield Stage Stop from 1858 to the Civil War

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, East County, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Museums.

Built in 1857 by Vincenta Carrillo, a prominent early Californio woman rancher, the adobe known as the Ranch House at Warner’s served as the Butterfield Stage Stop from 1858 until the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. As California’s first regular overland transcontinental stage connection with St. Louis, this pioneering stage route ran along… Read more »

SOHO San Diego Preserves Historic Sites

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Old Town, Balboa Park, Borrego Springs, East County, Gaslamp Quarter, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Julian, Museums, Old Town Museums, Suburbs.

Since 1969, the Save Our Heritage Organisation has lead San Diego County as a powerful voice for historic preservation. They believe that the historic architecture and sites entrusted to this generation should be passed down to the next, so that they too will know the unique character of San Diego County. Through education, advocacy and… Read more »

Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Historic Sites, Major Attractions, San Marcos, San Marcos Restaurants, Specialty Malls.

San Marcos is home to Old California Restaurant Row, where you will discover over 15 impressive restaurants and a diverse selection of cuisine from around the world. Many of these restaurants are great for live entertainment, dancing, happy hour and group dining. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping at the charming Village Boutique stores in their… Read more »