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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 »

San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum is a Must See Sports Museum

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Banquet Venues, Balboa Park Banquets & Catering, Balboa Park Museums, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Historic Museums.

The San Diego Hall of Champions (29 on the map) is also a must-see Balboa Park attraction. It features San Diego’s sports history and memorabilia. This one-of-a-kind museum honors nationally known athletes with a San Diego connection, including athletes such as Ted Williams, Tony Gwynn, Bill Walton, Florence Chadwick and many more. It is is… Read more »

Mingei International Museum Has a Permanent Collection of 17,500 objects from 141 countries

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, International Museums, Museums, Wedding Venues.

Southern California’s largest collection of art of the people from all eras and cultures of the world. Dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design, and a popular museum store featuring handmade items from around the world. TRUE BLUE: Indigo, Turquoise, Cobalt & Lapis Lazuli. The color blue evokes mystery, beauty… 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

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  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 »

Japanese Friendship Garden is a Great Place to Explore its Gardens & Enjoy Peace & Tranquility

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Botanical Gardens, International Museums, Museums, Wedding Venues.

It is an idyllic retreat, radiating serenity, simplicity and beauty. View a Zen Rock Garden from a meditation room in the Exhibit House, which also features Japanese art and crafts. Relax on the moon viewing deck next to a restful koi pond and its soothing waterfall. The garden is truly a treasure you’ll want to… Read more »

The Prado Restaurant at Balboa Park is Ideal For Beautiful Balboa Park Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Balboa Park, Balboa Park Restaurants, Continental, Continental Casual, Continental Coastal, Happy Hour, Restaurants.

Located in the House of Hospitality, and open daily for lunch and dinner. This 400-seat restaurant is in beautiful Balboa Park. On warm sunny days, be sure to dine on the patio overlooking the lush greenery of the park. A host of delicious soups, appetizers and tapas are all great beginnings to any meal. Wonderful… Read more »

San Diego’s Natural History Museum is Filled With Life-Sized Prehistoric Animals & Exhibits

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Kids, Kids Party Venues, Museums, Natural History, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Venues.

This huge Balboa Park treasure, which is the oldest museum in Southern California, is where you’ll find life-sized dinosaur models and hands-on natural history exhibits. The museum’s permanent exhibition is Fossil Mysteries, which takes you on a journey through 75 million years of Southern California’s rich history. One of Balboa Park’s best-kept secrets is the… Read more »

House of Pacific Relations, International Lawn Programs: Free Sunday Programs for the Family

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, International Museums, Museums.

Enjoy free Sunday programs of ethnic song and dance from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the outdoor stage of the International Cottages. While you are there, be sure to visit The International Cottages, open noon-4 p.m. Sundays, featuring international artifacts, history and international food samples. Call (619-239-0512) or (619-234-0739).

Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park is where you Can See Artisans at Work

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Galleries, Kids, Kids Attractions, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Shopping, Wedding Venues.

A visit to Balboa Park would not be complete without visiting the 37 working artist studios managed by over 250 local artists and see and speak to many of these artists while they create their works of art that are all offered for sale. This unique venue is showcased in The Spanish Village Art Center… Read more »

Fleet Science Center Offers Smart Fun in San Diego

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Kids, Kids Party Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Science Museums, Wedding Venues.

Fleet Science Center, at 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park (619-238-1233) [rhfleet.org]. Admission is ($21.95) for adults; ($19.95) for seniors . (+ 65 years); and ($18.95) for juniors 3-12. They are open daily at 10 a.m.­­ and close at these times on these days: Mon.–Thurs. 5 p.m., and Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 6 p.m. This… Read more »

Classic Cars at San Diego Automotive Museum

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Automotive Museums, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Banquet Venues, Balboa Park Corporate Meeting Venues, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Party Venues, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Cocktail Parties, Corporate Meeting Venue, Historic Museums, Kids, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park (619-231-2886). The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and features rotating themed shows that display significant, rare and exotic cars and motorcycles, and vehicles reflecting the history of the automobile. Enjoy the classics of bygone eras as you stroll through rows of cars that are all restored to glittering… Read more »

San Diego Model Railroad Museum is North America’s Largest Model Railroad Exhibit

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Railroad Museums, Wedding Venues.

Model Train

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features interactive toy trains, Lionel-style electric trains and a 20-scale mile long rail crossing of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Plus, this museum is the only accredited railroad museum in the entire United States. It is the largest permanent operating model railroad exhibit in North America with 27,000 sq…. Read more »

San Diego Museum of Man is Where You Can Experience Unique Exhibits on Human Evolution

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquet Venues, History of Man, Museums, Wedding Venues.

The Museum of Man features fascinating exhibits on human evolution, Egyptian artifacts, Kumeyaay culture and Mayan monuments. Little ones can also enjoy the Children’s Discovery Center, which allows them to experience living in ancient Egyptian times. With its striking architecture and historic setting, the Museum of Man is a favorite for banquets, corporate functions and… 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 »

Marston House Museum & Gardens: The Finest Example of the Arts & Crafts Movement

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One of California’s finest examples of the Arts and Crafts movement, the Marston House was constructed in 1905 for George W. Marston and his wife, Anna Gunn Marston. George Marston is noted for many things but most prominently as a civic leader whose interest and work in historic preservation, conservation and history is well known…. 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 »

Veterans Museum & Memorial Center in Balboa Park Honors the Memories & Contributions of the Men & Women who Gallantly Served this Country

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions in Balboa Park, Aviation Museums, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Historic Museums, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Military Museums, Museums, Party Venues.

The Veterans Museum & Memorial Center (31) houses military artifacts and memorabilia from the Civil War to the present. Impressive murals of Pearl Harbor and significant historical military events adorn the walls. The bold faced number in the text corresponds to it’s location on the Balboa Park Map. A tour of Balboa Park would not… Read more »