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During your San Diego vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
San Diego Aerospace Museum
The other big kid-pleaser of the museums (along with the Fleet Science Center, above), this popular facility provides an overview of the nation's air-and-space history, from the days of hot-air balloons to the space age, with plenty of biplanes and military fighters in between. It emphasizes local aviation history, particularly the construction here of the Spirit of St. Louis. Highlights include the only GPS Satellite on display in a museum, and a World War I-era Spad. The museum is housed in a stunning cylindrical hall built by the Ford Motor Company in 1935 (for the park's 2nd international expo), and has an imaginative gift shop with items like old-fashioned leather flight hoods and new-fashioned freeze-dried astronaut ice cream. Allow at least an hour for your visit.
William Heath Davis House Museum
Shipped by boat to San Diego in 1850 from Portland, Maine, this is the oldest structure in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is a well-preserved example of a prefabricated "saltbox" family home, and has remained structurally unchanged for more than 150 years. A museum, on the first and second floors, is open to the public, as is the small park adjacent to the house. The house is also home to the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, which sponsors walking tours of the quarter for $8 ($6 for seniors, students, and military), every Saturday at 11am.
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
Established in 1769 above Old Town, this was the first link in a chain of 21 missions founded by Spanish missionary Junípero Serra. In 1774, the mission was moved from Old Town to its present site for agricultural reasons, and to separate Native American converts from the fortress that included the original building. The mission was burned by Native Americans a year after it was built -- Father Serra rebuilt the structure using 5- to 7-foot-thick adobe walls and clay tile roofs, rendering it harder to burn. In the process he inspired a bevy of 20th-century California architects. A few bricks belonging to the original mission can be seen in Presidio Park in Old Town. Mass is said daily in this active Catholic parish. Other missions in San Diego County include Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside, Mission San Antonia de Pala near Mount Palomar, and Mission Santa Ysabel near Julian. Known as "the King of Missions," the San Luis Rey is the largest of California's missions and one of its most beautiful.
Comfort Inn Downtown
FREE shuttle service to and from airport. FREE continental breakfast. FREE in room coffee and local phone calls. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Over-sized spa and valet laundry service on premises. Valid credit card required upon check-in. Parking Charge - 12.00 USD per ...
SUPER 8 MOTEL - SAN DIEGO/SOUTH BAY AREA
Free SuperStart Breakfast Free High Speed Internet Access Outdoor Heated Pool Guest Laundry Free Parking Located only 1 mile from Imperial Beach Located 4 miles from Mexico Border & Tijuana Shopping District Major San Diego Attractions Within 30 Minutes Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Old Town, Gas Lamp District Within 20 Minutes San Diego Downtown, San Diego Convention Center, Knotts Soak City, Seaport ...
Beach Haven Inn
The Beach Haven Inn is located in Pacific Beach, San Diego just 1 block from the breathtaking Pacific Ocean. Relax by our pool or take a stroll along the warm sandy beach. Walk to the Crystal Pier or run, bike or roller blade along the Pacific Beach/Mission Beach Boardwalk. Nearby you'll also find a variety of boutiques, restaurants, entertainment and nightlife. For an unbeatable location, friendly service and comfortable rooms, come to Beach Haven ...
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