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During your San Diego vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Whaley House
In 1856, this striking two-story brick house (the 1st one in these parts) was built for Thomas Whaley and his family. Whaley was a New Yorker who arrived via San Francisco, where he had been lured by the gold rush. It's probably an urban legend that Whaley's house is designated as "one of only two authenticated haunted houses in California," yet 10,000 schoolchildren visit each year to see for themselves. Besides, no one can really explain why photos taken inside the house often develop with foggy apparitions (apparently, four spirits haunt the structure). Exhibits include a life mask of Abraham Lincoln, one of only six made; the spinet piano used in the movie Gone with the Wind; and the concert piano that accompanied Swedish soprano Jenny Lind on her final U.S. tour in 1852. In back is the cottage that was San Diego's first drugstore (dating to 1867) -- it now houses a shop selling attractive Native American art and jewelry. And the nice shop in front is run by the Save Our Heritage Organisation, which offers beautiful Arts & Crafts pottery, architecture-themed books, and crafts.
Japanese Friendship Garden
Of the 11 1/2 acres designated for the garden, only 1 acre -- a beautiful, peaceful one -- has been developed. The garden's Information Center shows a model of the future installation, San-Kei-En (Three-Scenery Garden). A self-guided tour is available at the main gate. From the gate, a crooked path (to confound evil spirits, who move only in a straight line) threads its way to the information center in a Zen-style house; here you can view the most ancient kind of garden, the sekitei, made only of sand and stone. Refreshments are served on a Japanese-style deck to the left of the entrance. Japanese holidays are celebrated here, and the public is invited.
Timken Museum of Art
How many art museums invite you to see great works of art, free of charge? How many of them have smiling guards who welcome guests as graciously as the Timken's? This jewel-like repository houses the Putnam Foundation's collection of 19th-century American paintings and works by European old masters, as well as a worthy display of Russian icons. Yes, it's a small collection, but the marquee attractions include a Peter Paul Rubens, Portrait of a Young Man in Armor; San Diego's only Rembrandt, St. Bartholomew; and a masterpiece by Eastman Johnson, The Cranberry Harvest. You'll find a spot apiece for works by Bierstadt, Pissaro, Corot, and Cézanne. Since you can tour all of the museum in well under an hour, the Timken also makes for an easy introduction to fine art for younger travelers (pick up a copy of the Children's Gallery Guide for $2). Docents are available Tuesday from 10am to noon and 1 to 3pm; Wednesday and Thursday from 10 to noon; or by appointment.
Residence Inn by Marriott Rancho Bernardo Carmel Mountain Ranch San Diego
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn Rancho Bernardo Carmel Mountain Ranch San Diego is conveniently located one half mile from TRW, three miles from Hewlett-Packard, NCR and Sony and three miles from downtown Rancho Bernardo. Downtown San Diego is twenty-one miles southwest of the hotel. Pets are allowed with a non-refundable fee of ...
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn San Diego Mission Valley is conveniently located one mile from the restaurants and shopping of Old Town and two miles from the offices of MCRO, Software Engineering Corporation and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The SeaWorld Adventure Park is four miles west of the hotel with ...
Mission Valley Resort
This beautifully landscaped 20-acre resort is located just minutes from all major attractions and features 202 comfortable guest rooms, ample free parking, a 27,000 square foot health club with tennis, racquetball and lap pool, a 24-hour family restaurant, sports bar with daily happy hour, mini-mart and liquor store, two pools, shuffleboard, guest laundry and complimentary transportation to neighboring Fashion Valley Mall, Riverwalk Golf Course and the San Diego trolley ...
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