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Memorial Day: May 27, 2013
Memorial Day—a day that commemorates United States soldiers who died while honoring, serving and fighting for our country. Observed on the last Monday in May, it is a United States federal holiday formerly known as Decoration Day. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, then it was (Continue reading)
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Cinco de Mayo is a historic celebration commemorating the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. The battle took place on May 5, 1862 near the City of Puebla, Mexico, during the French intervention in Mexico. It was a major Mexican victory, and is commemorated every year. The (Continue reading)
Maritime Museum’s Chocolate Affair
A celebration of Chocolate on the Bay! May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Affair Friday May 3, 2013 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Enjoy a presentation by Mars Chocolate North America about the origin and history of chocolate over the years. Wine and chocolate pairings, from California Fruit Wine and (Continue reading)
San Diego Museum Of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art, located in Balboa Park, preserves, interprets, and displays the finest works of art that men and women have created throughout time. The Museum’s collections are all encompassing with objects from across the globe, ranging in date from 5,000 B.C. to the present. Perhaps best known for (Continue reading)
California Surf Museum
In February 1986, architect and surfer Stuart Resor appeared in a local newspaper article inviting interested people to found a museum honoring the history of surfing, as he felt that the early days of the sport were slipping away. Thirteen folks showed up, formed a board of directors, and went to work creating The (Continue reading)
Spanish Village Art Center
The artists at Spanish Village Art Center, located in the heart of Balboa Park, invite you to stroll through San Diego’s most coveted secret for art lovers. Patrons, art lovers, and curious folks alike can enjoy artwork of over 250 artisans and craftspeople showcasing their work in 37 colorful working artist (Continue reading)
Encinitas, California
Encinitas— Located in North San Diego County, the laid back town of Encinitas covers six miles of rugged coastline and 21.5 square miles of land. Visit Encinitas and enjoy beautiful ocean views and a great surfing culture from San Elijo Lagoon on the southern end of this surfer’s paradise to Batiquitos (Continue reading)
Escondido, California
Don't forget to join us for The Amgen Tour of California's Overall Race Start on May 12, 2013! DISCOVER ESCONDIDO! Founded in 1888, Escondido is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. Settled in a long shallow valley in the coastal mountains of Southern California just north of the city of San Diego, (Continue reading)
San Diego Maritime Museum
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’s oldest active ship the Star of India. **Click Coupon To Print** Founded in (Continue reading)
The New Children’s Museum
Hey kids! Did you know that San Diego has a museum made just for you? The New Children’s Museum, located in Downtown San Diego is a dynamic new model of a museum that empowers children to think, play and create through participatory exhibitions, engaging art-making activities, captivating artistic (Continue reading)
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