If you’re driving down Park Boulevard in Balboa Park you’ll encounter two unusual buildings. Round with flat roofs, their origins as million-gallon water tanks are relatively clear. But ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerVisit Balboa Park and one reaction is inevitable. Whether you find the attractions entertaining or the museums interesting, it’s impossible not to be struck by the beauty of ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerIf you love the Old Masters and don’t like paying admission, try the Timken. Not only is it the only Balboa Park museum with free admission, but it’s ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerIt stands out among Balboa Park museums due to its Spanish name. In English, Centro Cultural de la Raza translates to The People’s Cultural Center—the People, here, being ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerIn many ways, the Veterans Museum & Memorial Center is unlike the rest of the museums found in Balboa Park. It’s a museum that displays war memorabilia, art ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerIt’s a lot like stepping into an art history encyclopedia—at the San Diego Museum of Art, you’ll find works as old as 5,000 BC and as recent as ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerThe flora and fauna of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico are a fascinating lot, and have been since the days of the Allosaur. And at the ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerHoused within the California Quadrangle, a collection of buildings famously recognizable as Citizen Kane‘s Xanadu, the San Diego Museum of Man is a destination for anyone interested in ...
On August 25, 2014 / By Mark KellerBalboa Park is one of San Diego’s top attractions—there’s so much to see within its 1,200 acres of theaters, gardens, zoological gardens and assorted other attractions that there’s ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerModel railroads are among the most compulsive of hobbies for children and adults alike. Even those uninterested in the mechanics of the rail industry can’t help but be ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerSan Diego is a region with a long and rich history, stretching thousands of years from the first settlement by the Kumeyaay people, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo’s landing in 1582, the construction ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerThe largest multi-sport museum in America, the San Diego Hall of Champions features exhibits and memorabilia from over 40 sports. It’ll primarily be of interest to fans of local ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerLike cars? Try the San Diego Automotive Museum. It’s a museum of singular focus and depth, concerned with nothing but America’s century-long obsession with the road—and it’s got ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerGreat artists are everywhere—largely unknown except to the most dedicated aficionados, they go unnoticed in small galleries and underground shows that are often difficult to find. But if ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerThe history of human flight is one of the most spectacular true-life stories around, extending from Kitty Hawk to the moon in just 66 years. You can explore ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerIf you’re a kid at heart and love interactive science exhibits, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is for you. All manner of hands-on educational exhibits, together with ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerOne of the first museums in the country devoted to photography, the Museum of Photographic Arts celebrates the art of life frozen in time. Its 7,000-photo collection spans the ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerMingei is a neologism coined by Japanese scholar Yanagi Sōetsu, a term meaning “art of all people.” Folk art, crafts and design is an element found in all cultures ...
On August 16, 2014 / By Mark KellerSometimes you need to take a break from the brusque and busy life you lead every day and step into another age—a time when eating and drinking were ...
On August 8, 2014 / By Mark KellerThe only skydiving resort in California, Skydive Perris is not to be missed. Whether it’ll be your first time in freefall or an exhilarating hobby you enjoy frequently, the ...
On June 26, 2014 / By Mark KellerWelcome! This site is about travel ideas in San Diego. We're sharing our favorite places to see, things to do, and restaurant recommendations. The list on the home page is a consolidated list of the coolest places to see in San Diego. Each one links to the best online site about that topic (usually an official site by that venue). Enjoy!
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