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Birch
Aquarium at Scripps
Part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University
of California, San Diego and located in La Jolla, California.
See a huge variety of marine life in over 60 habitats. Gift shop and Cafe are also available
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Phone: 858-534-FISH (3474)
Reuben
H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center
Located at 1875 El Prado (Balboa Park), San Diego, CA 92101
(619)238-1233 Advance Sales (619) 232-6866 FAX (619) 231-8971
Open year round. Open daily 9:30 am. Located in Balboa Park. The world's first
OMNIMAX theater/planetarium featuring IMAX films that surround audiences creating
a "you are there" sensation. The Science Center contains hands-on
exhibits that demonstrate the laws of physical science. Science Center admission
is free the first Tuesday of each month. Call for shows, schedule, and price
information.
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USS Midway Museum
Phone: 619-544-9600
910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, alongside Navy Pier
The longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th centruy is now here in San Diego Harbor as the Midway Museum. Take a self guilded tour to make sure you don't miss anything on this fascinating ship
Be sure to check the website for hours of operation and entry costs
San
Diego Air and Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-8291
More than 65 aircraft and spacecraft, and thousands of associated artifacts
bring to life the significant events in flight and space exploration. Behind-the-scenes,
restoration tours available. Open 10 to 4 daily. See the website for current hours of operation and costs, if any
San Diego Civic Light Opera Association
Starlight Bowl - Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 544-7800 FAX (619) 793-1969
A non-profit corporation production producing live musical theater at Starlight
Bowl, Balboa Park.
San
Diego Hall of Champions
2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
phone: (619) 234-2544
Exhibits celebrating achievements and great moments in San Diego sports history,
from Ted Williams and Maureen Connolly to Walton, Fouts and Gwynn. Open 10 am
to 4:30 daily. See the website to confirm hours of operation and costs, if any
San Diego Botanic Garden
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, Ca 92024
Phone: 760-436-3036
Please see website for current costs and hours of operation
San
Diego Harbor Excursion San
Diego Historical Society Junipero Serra Museum San
Diego Historical Society Museum of San Diego History
San
Diego Model Railroad Museum San
Diego Natural History Museum San
Diego Opera San
Diego Wild Animal Park San
Diego Zoo Sea
World This symphony, begun in 1910, features a full orchestra performing since 1985 in Copley Hall in downtown San Diego. The impressive venue - both inside and out - both old and new - alone is worth a visit, but come enjoy magnificent music as the symphony performs. See the website for concert information and other details.
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1050 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
phone: (619) 234-4111
Toll-free: 800-442-7847
Daily, narrated harbor tours, dinner-party cruises, special event charters,
weddings, ferry boat service to Coronado. Narrated Whale watching excursions
in season. Water taxi service.
2727 Presidio Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
phone: (619) 232-6203
A San Diego Landmark, this museum stands near the site of California's first
mission and fortified settlement established in 1769. See the website for hours of operation and costs, if any.
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
phone: (619) 232-6203
Changing exhibitions from collections of San Diego Historical Society, 1850
to present, and national traveling exhibits. Open Wed - Sun 10 to 4:30. Adults:
$4; ages 5-12: $1.50. Free admission on the second Tuesday of every month.
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
phone: (619) 696-0199
One of the largest model railroad exhibits in the USA features five operating
giant model railroads; interactive toy train; working full size artifacts and
railroad theme gift shop. See the website for hours of operation and costs, if any.
1788 El Prado,
Balboa Park,
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 232-3821
Flora, fauna, mineralogy of southwestern United States and Baja California in
permanent exhibits; special traveling exhibits of a more global nature. Call
for hours and prices. Free admission first Tuesday of every month.
PO Box 988, San Diego, CA 92112-0988
Phone: (619) 232-7636
Major operas presented at the Civic Theatre. l Special events and outreach programs
throughout the city. Call for tickets or more information.
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027-9614
phone: (760) 747-8702
A 2,200 acre exotic animal and botanical reserve with over 3200 animals dedicated to the preservation
and protection of endangered species. Newest feature is the 30 acre "Heart
of Africa Safari Walk". Also features a 50 minute guided monorail tour,
Mombasa Lagoon, Hidden Jungle Butterfly exhibit, petting kraal, Bird Show, Rare
& Wild America Show. Open daily at 9 am. See website for current hours of operation and costs.
2910 Zoo Dr.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 234-3153
Home to 4,000 rare and endangered birds, mammals, reptiles and 6,500 varieties
of exotic plants. Features Hippo Beach habitat, Gorilla Tropics, Tiger River,
Sun Bear Forest, Children's Zoo, Giant Panda Research Station, and Polar Bear
Plunge. Open daily 9 am. See website for details on hours of operation and costs.
Guided bus tour and Skyfari aerial tram also available. Free parking. Many other options for touring the zoo are available
for your use.
1720 S. Shores Rd
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (619) 226-3901 or (619) 226-3845
From Los Angeles, call: (714) 939-6212
Toll-free: CA (800) 325-3150 or USA (800) SEAWORLD
A 150 acre, marine life, entertainment park located on Mission Bay. Features
many shows, exhibits and attractions, including Shamu. Open daily
at 10 am. See website for current hours of operation and costs.
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