Culture & History

The area of San Diego has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years by the Kumeyaay Indians. In 1602, Sebastián Vizcaíno arrived on the shores of San Diego and name the area after the Catholic Saint Didacus. The history of San Diego grew from there and now we have a number of iconic landmarks that are not to be missed by any visitor. From Balboa Park to the San Diego Mission to even more modern cultural landmarks such as the USS Midway and Star of India, the rich history of San Diego can be seen year-round.

Culture & History

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A Weekend in San Diego: April 29th to May 1st, 2011

A Weekend in San Diego: April 29th to May 1st, 2011

ALL WEEKEND: Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Price: Free with admission This year's colorful celebration, themed 'Metamorphosis,' explores the astounding changes these winged wonders experience during their life cycle. Thousands of butterflies will flit and float around you in their tropical (Continue reading)

A Weekend In San Diego: April 22-24,2011

A Weekend In San Diego: April 22-24,2011

ALL WEEKEND: Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Price: Free with admission This year's colorful celebration, themed 'Metamorphosis,' explores the astounding changes these winged wonders experience during their life cycle. Thousands of butterflies will flit and float around you in their (Continue reading)

New Children’s Museum

New Children's Museum

Inspiring children to think, play and create, the New Children’s Museum provides meaningful art experiences. The environmentally sustainable building offers dynamic, playful, public space and a community center for children and families—a place to experience hands-on studio projects, performances, and educational (Continue reading)

A Weekend in San Diego: April 15-17, 2011

A Weekend in San Diego: April 15-17, 2011

ALL WEEKEND: Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Price: Free with admission This year's colorful celebration, themed 'Metamorphosis,' explores the astounding changes these winged wonders experience during their life cycle. Thousands of butterflies will flit and float around you in their tropical (Continue reading)

San Diego Museum Of Art

San Diego Museum Of Art

For over 80 years, the San Diego Museum of Art has honored the intentions of its original founders by developing a world renowned collection and fostering an environment where everyone can learn about art in an elegant and inspirational setting. Established in 1922 and located in the heart of Balboa Park, the (Continue reading)

Museum For The Kids

Museum For The Kids

Inspiring children to think, play and create, the New Children’s Museum provides meaningful art experiences. The environmentally sustainable building offers a dynamic, playful, public space and a community center for children and families-a place to experience hands-on studio projects, performances, and (Continue reading)

Our Adobe Ranches

Our Adobe Ranches

Twenty five of the oldest existing buildings on Earth occupy San Diego. Adobes are extremely durable houses made of mud and offered significant advantages due to their thermal mass. They are known to be particularly susceptible to seismic damage during an earthquake. The Rancho Guajome Adobe, located in Vista, (Continue reading)

Train For The Gold

Train For The Gold

Receive the red, white and blue carpet treatment at the ARCO U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. From the Olympic Path, you will have an elevated view of the 150-acre campus, including training fields and tracks, athlete dorms, and Otay Lakes Reservoir. The center opened in 1995 and benefits not only (Continue reading)

MCRD Command Museum

MCRD Command Museum

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Command Museum boasts one of the most extensive and comprehensive displays of Marine Corps historical items in the nation. MCRD focuses on making fearless and knowledgeable Marines. The museum provides an educational setting that portrays the legacy of the Marine Corps for the training (Continue reading)

Strings Attached

Strings Attached

Watch Peter Rabbit like never before or check out what Chu Chu the Dragon, City Mouse/Country Mouse and the Animals, Animals, Animals are all about. The puppeteers use a variety of puppets—including hand puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets and ventriloquist puppets. Located in beautiful Balboa Park, Marie (Continue reading)

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