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Museum
Mingei International Museum
San Diego, CA
Celebrating human creativity through folk art, craft, and design.
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Amusement Park / Theme Park
Belmont Park
San Diego, CA
Belmont Park is an amusement park in San Diego's Mission Beach, established in 1925. This seven-acre destination is described as SoCal's most legendary amusement park and San Diego's iconic spot for beachfront fun. Visitors can ride, eat, shop, surf, and swim, with attractions like the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and Plunge San Diego available.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
San Diego, CA
The Museum of Contemporary Art features changing exhibitions of contemporary work and maintains a permanent collection in its La Jolla location.
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Private Chef
Down to Earth Cuisine
San Diego, CA Area
Offers private chef services in San Diego for weekly meal prep, private dinners, and events, focusing on fresh, customized meals with organic, locally sourced ingredients.
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San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Air & Space Museum offers a unique visitor experience. It features the Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® collection, which blurs the lines between history, innovation, and imagination. This one-of-a-kind collection is available only at the museum.
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African Museum Casa del Rey Moro
San Diego, CA
The African Diaspora Museum and Research Center offers visitors an experience of 6000 years of African World History. Its exhibits highlight ancient, colonial, and contemporary periods of African history on the continent and throughout the diaspora. The museum also features a special focus on African-Spanish, African-Mexican, and African-American heritage. It is situated in San Diego’s historic Old Town.
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Boat Rentals
Harbor Island Yacht Club
San Diego, CA
Harbor Island Yacht Club in San Diego offers sailboat rentals, catamaran rentals, and sailing instruction. For over 35 years, it has provided US SAILING instruction and charters for sailors of all levels. The club features an award-winning sailing school and a fleet of over 60 popular sailboat models. Visitors can learn to sail or enjoy bareboat and skippered charters.
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Golf Course
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course
San Diego, CA
The best place for Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course information. Course Details, Rates, How To Book Tee Times, Pictures, Descriptions.
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Hiking Guide
SoCal Eco Tours
San Diego, CA Area
Provides guided hiking tours in areas like Mission Trails and local canyons, offering insights into flora, fauna, and geology.
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Museum
MCRD San Diego Command Museum
San Diego, CA
The public may visit the MCRD Museum subject to base access procedures. Gate days and hours of operation are subject to change, especially around holiday weekends. Please read the 'Information for All Visitors' section below completely. For information on gate hours and for questions about base access please contact the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) at (619) 524-4200 or (619) 524-4202. All drivers may be asked to show a valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and proof of vehicle re
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San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Automotive Museum is a transportation museum in San Diego. It features exhibits such as numinous Hypercars and TITANS OF SPEED, showcasing vehicles that evoke emotion and are considered fine art. The museum maintains a collection of historic and well-maintained vehicles. Visitors can also explore educational programs like IGNITE: The San Diego Automotive Museum Academy.
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Golf Course
Riverwalk Golf Club
San Diego, CA
Riverwalk Golf Club features a premier 18-hole, par-72 resort-style course in San Diego’s Mission Valley, recognized as one of the city's most enjoyable courses. The club offers a double-sided, night-lit driving range, a short game area, and The Golf Learning Center with instructional programs for juniors and adults. Its clubhouse includes a full-service golf shop, dining options, and versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces for up to 200 guests.
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Kayak Rental
SD Adventures
San Diego, CA Area
Provides kayak rentals for exploring San Diego Bay, offering single or tandem kayaks for one or two-hour rentals.
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Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, CA
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance operates an international nonprofit organization that integrates wildlife care, science, and education. Visitors can explore animals and plants from around the world while supporting global conservation efforts.
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Aquarium
Birch Aquarium
San Diego, CA
Birch Aquarium currently presents the Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog exhibit. This experience transports guests to a fictional California mountainside, where they can explore the forest, meadows, and lake that constitute the frog's habitat. Visitors learn about the species' resilience, the threats it encounters, and the role of science and conservation in its recovery.
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Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego, CA
MOPA@SDMA is a unique center for photography and visual learning located in Balboa Park across from the Lily Pond. It aims to inspire audiences by promoting critical thought and cultivating the exchange of ideas. Visitors can experience thought-provoking exhibitions, film festivals, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
San Diego, CA
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is renowned for restoring and operating historic vessels, including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Visitors can explore a collection of historic ships like HMS Surprise and San Salvador, along with engaging maritime exhibits. The museum also offers bay tours, naval history tours on the Swift Boat, and sailing adventures aboard vessels such as San Salvador or Californian.
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USS Midway Museum
San Diego, CA
The USS Midway Museum is a legendary aircraft carrier in San Diego, known as America’s Living Symbol of Freedom. Visitors can explore immersive exhibits and enjoy exciting events. Commissioned in 1945, this 1,001-foot-long vessel was once the largest ship in the world.
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Golf Course
Championship Course
San Diego, CA
Balboa Park Golf Course is an 18-hole championship par 72 with stellar views of downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, Point Loma, and the Pacific Ocean. The oldest public golf facility in San Diego features a nine-hole executive course, driving range, Pro Shop, and practice putting greens.
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Comic-Con Museum
San Diego, CA
The Comic-Con Museum is located in Balboa Park. It presents various exhibits focused on comics and pop culture. Guests can view diverse displays, including character statues and artwork.
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Centro Cultural de la Raza
San Diego, CA
Centro Cultural de la Raza is a Chicano Community Cultural Center, inaugurated in 1971, that promotes Chicano, Mexican, Indigenous, and Latinx art and culture. It serves as an alternative space for artistic expression and cultural exchange in the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Visitors can explore exhibitions, participate in workshops, and visit the tiendita and gardening space.
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San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum offers visitors opportunities to learn about local history. It provides monthly walking tours of Gaslamp and the Asian Pacific Historic District, exploring the immigrant communities foundational to downtown San Diego. The museum also hosts a monthly lecture series, The Chinese American Experience & Beyond, and features a Chuang Garden for various events.
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Golf Course
The Crosby Club
San Diego, CA
The Crosby Club is a private golf club located in Southern California. It features a golf course layout considered among the best in the country, offering views of Rancho Santa Fe and the San Dieguito River Valley.
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San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Museum of Art is the region’s largest and most-visited art museum, located in the heart of Balboa Park. It houses an internationally renowned collection of over 32,000 works dating from 3000 BC to the present day. Visitors can explore major exhibitions, cultural experiences, and the Museum of Photographic Arts, which features photography exhibitions and film festivals. The museum also offers daily guided tours and includes Panama 66, a restaurant with views of the sculpture garden.
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