‘Embarcadero North / Columbia’ Theme
Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Open Daily: 9AM – 8PM (9PM during Summer)
Cost: $14 ($8 for Kids ages 6-17 and $11 for Seniors 62+). Parking Costs Extra.
Features: Oldest Active Ship in the World; National Historic Landmarks; U.S. & Soviet Submarines; Nine Maritime Exhibitions, Ships used in the Movies Amistad & Master and Commander; Sailing Adventures.
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Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Open Daily: Entrance Allowed 10AM – 4PM (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Cost: $17 ($9 for Kids ages 6-17 and $13 for Seniors 62+). Parking Costs Extra.
Features: USS Midway – Longest Serving Aircraft Carrier in U.S. Naval History; Over 40 Exhibits, including Fighter Planes; Simulator Rides
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Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Harbor Tours Start: 10AM – 4:15PM (5:30 PM during Summer).
Cost: $20+ ($10+ for Kids ages 4-12 and $18+ for Seniors 55 and over)
Features: Take a cruise on San Diego Harbor, the most beautiful harbor in America. Enjoy breathtaking views of the downtown San Diego Skyline while passing by Yachts, Sailboats, Naval Warships, and Seals. Whale-watching, Brunch and Dinner Cruises, and Yacht Charters also available.
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Location: Downtown San Diego (Between North & South Embarcaderos)
Open Daily: 10AM – 9PM (10PM during Summer)
Features: Great Area to Shop for Souvenirs and Unique Gifts, Enjoy the Views of San Diego Harbor, Eat, and People Watch; Ride an Antique Carousel or take a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride.
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Locations: Downtown San Diego (Columbia District) & La Jolla (14 Miles North of Downtown)
Open Daily: 11AM – 5PM (7PM on 3rd Thursdays of the Month); Closed Wednesdays
Cost: $10 ($5 for Seniors & Military; Free for Ages 25 and Under)
Features: World Class Contemporary Art Exhibitions, Films, Lectures, and Events.
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Location: Downtown San Diego (From the San Diego Convention Center to the Airport)
Open Daily: Always Open
Features: Enjoy the Views of San Diego Harbor and Skyline while walking several miles along the waterfront, visiting world-class attractions, dining at restaurants, shopping in unique stores, looking at artwork, and people watching. You can also ride an Antique Carousel or take a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride.
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Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
When: Varies Throughout the Year
Cost: Free To Look
Features: The Most Luxurious Mega Yachts in the World
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Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
When: Varies Throughout the Year
Cost: Free To Look
Features: See the World’s Best Known Cruise Ships Depart for Ports-of-Call in Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, South America, Asia, and Australia.
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Location: Balboa Park, Downtown along San Diego Bay, Coronado, Oceanside
Open Daily: Each Location is Open Year-Round but offer Different Hours
Cost: $20+ per Hour for Surreys and $10+ per Hour for Bicycles.
Features: Bicycle and Surrey Rentals for the Whole Family. Surreys can seat up to 6 Adults and 2 Small Children.
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Location: Downtown San Diego (North Embarcadero)
Hours: Year-Round
Cost: Free
Features: A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military; Over 30 Large Pieces of Art Along the San Diego Waterfront
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Location: Downtown San Diego
Hours: Generally open 9AM – 5PM during the Summer and 9AM – 4PM during the Winter
Services: Professionally trained staff and volunteers to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets. (Great Deals on SeaWorld 2-Day Tickets and LEGOLAND Adult Tickets. Other tickets are generally $1 – $2 off standard or upgraded admission prices.)
Host: San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Printable San Diego Visitor Planning Guide – 175 pages.
Google Map
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Greyhound offers five full service stations throughout San Diego County, including access to the beaches, international border, and major tourist attractions. Details on the Greyhound Stations, including Google Maps, other transit services, and nearby attractions are noted below.
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AMTRAK offers four train stations in San Diego County. All are located near the coastline and major tourist attractions. They all provide service for AMTRAK’s Pacific Surfliner. Details on the AMTRAK Stations, including Google Maps, and what to expect on the beautiful ride to San Diego are noted below.
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San Diego has the perfect climate for enjoying the outdoors. You can celebrate the beauty of San Diego with a loved one by taking a horse-drawn carriage tour of downtown San Diego.
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