Details About San Diego

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San Diego is California's "first city," with roots dating back to 1796. San Diego's beautiful harbor is a lovely place to stroll and explore. Historic Seaport Village, along the Embarcadero, is filled with fascinating shops and galleries. But if you wish to explore further, San Diego offers a world of excitement.
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Attractions

Many popular museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Museum of Man, the Museum of Photographic Arts, and the San Diego Air & Space Museum are located in Balboa Park, which is also the location of the San Diego Zoo. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is located in La Jolla and has a branch located at the Santa Fe Depot downtown. The downtown branch consists of two building on two opposite streets. The Columbia district downtown is home to historic ship exhibits belonging to the San Diego Maritime Museum, headlined by the Star of India, as well as the unrelated San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum featuring the USS Midway aircraft carrier.

Activities

Take a trolley tour through this beautiful city. See the historic Gaslight Quarter, cross the Coronado Bay Bridge and stop at the Ferry Landing. Explore the historic Victorian mansions and white-sand beaches of Coronado Island on a bicycle expedition.

Adventures

Play a round of golf at the Balboa Municipal Golf Course, designed in 1927 by William Bell. This course boasts beautiful views of the downtown area and features numerous hills and canyons, making it an enjoyable but challenging course.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.

 
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