Point Loma Lighthouse, Cabrillo National Monument - The Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood watch over the entrance to San Diego Bay for 36 years. At dusk on November 15, 1855 the light keeper climbed the winding stairs and lit the light for the first time. On March 23, 1891 the light was extinguished and the keeper moved to a new lighthouse location closer to the water at the tip of the Point. Today the Old Point Loma Light House still stands watch over San Diego, sentinel to a vanished past. www.nps.gov/cabr/lighthouse.html
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center - San Diego, California - The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is home to the world's first, and San Diego's only, IMAX Dome Theater. Located: 1875 El Prado • San Diego, CA 92101. Phone: (619) 238-1233. www.rhfleet.org
San Diego County Fairgrounds - The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego. and has a broad range of indoor and outdoor spaces available, individually or in combination, for any kind of exhibit. For example, the 68,680 square-foot Pat O'Brien Pavilion often hosts home and garden shows, the 55,200 square-foot Exhibit Hall has been used for an antique show, and the 32,000 square-foot Bing Crosby Hall for a quilt show. But there are many more spaces for many more uses. Address: The Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, California 92014-2216. www.sdfair.com
San Diego Harbor Excursions and Whale Watching Tours - San Diego Harbor Excursion, the most established San Diego cruise company on the bay, is looking forward to the privilege of serving you and making your special event a truly memorable occasion. Our friendly, professional staff is proudly committed to you, our guest, and to bringing you the finest cruise experience available. Enjoy! Located at: 1050 North Harbor Drive San Diego, California 92101. Phone: (619) 234-4111. Toll Free:1-800-44-CRUISE
San Diego Zoo - This famous zoo is considered one of the best in America and is home to some of the rarest animals in the world. Visitors explore animal habitats organized into zones. www.sandiegozoo.org
San Diego Zoo's - Wild Animal Park - Located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027-7017. For general information, you may call us at (760) 747-8702. www.sandiegozoo.org/wap/visitor_info.html
Seaport Village - San Diego's Landmark for Waterfront Shopping and Dining... come dine, shop, or just get away from it all at Seaport Village, San Diego's relaxing bay-front marketplace. Open daily 10 am - 9 pm. Restaurants have extended hours. Holiday hours vary. Our address is: 849 W. Harbor Drive, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92101. Phone 619-235-4014; Fax 619-696-0025. www.spvillage.com
SeaWorld Attractions and Events - This marine zoological park sits on 22 acres along the shore of Mission Bay in San Diego. Take your family below the surface, above the waves and beyond your expectations at SeaWorld® San Diego. Where you can touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and get up-close and inside of R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4-D. Meet Shamu®, the regal prince of the deep. Ride a mythical rush through uncharted waters on the Journey To Atlantis® water coaster. And, new for 2005, sea lions Clyde and Seamore® star in Deep, Deep Trouble, a hilarious new show that dives to deep trouble and will entertain you with surprises. Please call (800) 25-SHAMU. www.seaworld.com
Temecula Wine Tasting Tours - Just 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego lies Southern California's beautiful wine country - Temecula Valley. Rolling Hills covered with vineyards, expansive views that reach to the highest mountains in four Southern California counties, air swept clean by ocean breezes coming through a gap in the coastal mountains, shopping, antiquing, fine dining, golf, hot air balloon rides and Old Town combine to make Temecula Valley an exciting place to visit for a day or a weekend. Temecula Wine Growers Association: (951) 699-6586; 800-801-9463; Fax 951-699-2353 www.temeculawines.org
The Maritime Museum of San Diego - Enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of India. http://www.sdmaritime.com
The Palomar Observatory - Located in north San Diego County, California. It is a world-class center of astronomical research that is owned and operated by the California Institute of Technology. The observatory is home to five telescopes that are nightly used for a wide variety of astronomical research programs. The research is conducted by Caltech's faculty, post-doctoral fellows and students, and by researchers at Caltech's collaborating institutions.
Torrey Pines State Reserve - A must see destination for the most impressive coastal views in San Diego.
Villa Montezuma - The splendor and glory of San Diego's early boom years await you at the Villa Montezuma. Built in 1887 for internationally-celebrated author and musician Jesse Shepard, this Victorian house offers an exotic exterior, ornate interior and art glass windows. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Villa Montezuma hosts a variety of cultural and community activities. Located at 1925 K St. (20th and K streets). Phone: (619) 239-2211. For more San Diego Historical Landmarks visit our list of Museums page here.
