Father Junípero Serra established the first San Diego Mission on Presidio Hill. Officially proclaimed a Spanish Presidio in 1774, the fortress was later occupied by a succession of Mexican forces.
Gaslamp Quarter offers free wi-fi throughout the entire district! visit www.freewifisandiego.com
The park preserves & recreates the old town from shortly after the Mexican War of Independence through the Bear Flag Revolt. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Great park to have your dogs run around. Huge park covered in grass and lots of trees and seating areas all over
Beginning of 5 different trails of varying difficulty through Balboa Park. Map posted at the corner of 6th & Upas or check out here: http://www.balboapark.org/maps/maps.php Read more.
Free shower when landscape irrigation starts. Be sure to pick the right bench
In March 1978 the original Globe Theatre was destroyed in an arson fire. It was rebuilt & reopened in 1981. In 1984, the outdoor festival stage was also destroyed by arson. It too was rebuilt.
Check out Culture and Cocktails, a special event where DJ's play while you look at the expansive art collection. Enjoy cocktails and even play at the arts and crafts table! Read more.
Placed in reserve in 1835, this is one of the oldest sites in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational usage. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
The San Diego Museum of Man is punctuated by the California Tower, a stunning Spanish-Colonial structure completed in 1915 for an exposition celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal.
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Scientific accomplishments from NASA can have an impact on the ground too. Learn about several technologies developed by NASA scientists that impact our lives. Some of the items may surprise you! Read more.
W.S. Di Piero reviews "Taking Aim" in the Reader this week. Read more.
Built in 1924, this was originally a grand movie palace. It would later be converted into housing for the U.S. Navy during World War II. It was designated a historic site in 1972 and restored in 2005.
Leave plenty of time if you're looking for street parking. There's a structure right across the theatre for a nominal fee.
El Zarape is a block away and if you're in the mood for some mexican food it is delicious.
Seaport Village was built on landfill where the Spanish expedition of 1782 buried those who had died of scurvy. In later years, it served as a railroad yard to send items east that arrived by ship.
parking garage is like two twisted ladders, stairs go from 1 to 3 or 2 to 4, etc, which is why finding your car can be confusing.
