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SAN DIEGO’S

BEST SIGHTSEEING TOUR

2007

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Once home to San Diego’s most pioneering visionaries, the Gaslamp Quarter is considered to be the historic heart of San Diego. It is here where Alonzo Horton lived and worked, where many early town business deals were made.

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Stained glass windows, moldings, carvings, columns and railings are just a part of the fantastic masterpieces that line the streets in the historic Gaslamp Quarter.

Gaslamp Quarter

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San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. It is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States

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San Diego County lies just north of the Mexican border sharing a border with Tijuana—and lies south of Orange County. It is home to miles of beaches, a mild Mediterranean climate and 16 military facilities hosting the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard and the United States Marine Corps.

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Balboa Park is where the arts, culture and history of Balboa Park is where the arts, culture and history of

San Diego come together to create a 1,200 acre wonderland San Diego come together to create a 1,200 acre wonderland filled with unforgettable experiences for people of every filled with unforgettable experiences for people of every age.age.

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Thriving botanical beauty flourishes throughout and surrounds Thriving botanical beauty flourishes throughout and surrounds 15 museums, a variety of performing arts and musical theaters, 15 museums, a variety of performing arts and musical theaters,

exotic gardens, fabulous restaurants and upscale shopping.exotic gardens, fabulous restaurants and upscale shopping.

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Horton was concerned enough about the view from his hotel that Horton was concerned enough about the view from his hotel that setting out a plaza in front of it was not enough he also widened setting out a plaza in front of it was not enough he also widened Broadway, from the plaza to the waterfront, by twenty feet, Broadway, from the plaza to the waterfront, by twenty feet, thereby giving hotel guests a better view of the harbor. thereby giving hotel guests a better view of the harbor.

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And for our little guests, a stop at the Children’s Park and Pond will be a treat. Grassy hills and knolls are perfect for rolling down, while the beautiful blue pond surrounds squirting bamboo stalks sure to refresh any playful participant.

Children's Park

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Take a moment to gaze at the colorful, whimsical work of art by Niki de St. Phalle. Her statue titled Coming Together stands 38-feet high in front of the San Diego Convention Center. A ceramic and mirror mosaic, Coming Together portrays a human face divided in half with one side mirrored and the other side multi-colored.

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A small island town in San Diego Bay, Coronado is known for its fascinating beginnings, its idyllic setting and of course, its beautiful beach resorts.

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Named for one of San Diego’s most prominent, original residents, Alonzo Horton, Horton Plaza has something and everything for everyone. Over 6 blocks of shops, restaurants, boutiques and more are to be discovered on multiple levels.

Horton Plaza

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The world-renown Maritime Museum of San Diego was founded in 1948, by a group of local historians and maritime experts. Here visitors from around the globe come to walk the decks of the magnificent Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship.

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The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier sits in San Diego at the Navy Pier welcoming and enriching guests from around the world. Its patriotic service and military operations are brought to life throughout this interactive museum.

Midway Aircraft Museum

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Join for free, historic storytelling, shows and entertainment every day of the week. Shop in our 40 unique gift stores, watch working artisans, or enjoy a bite to eat.

Old Town San Diego Market

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On this stop, you'll see the magnificent Petco Park ballpark, home of the San Diego Padres. Known for its architectural brilliance, the ballpark was created to capture the sun, sky, sea and natural beauty of San Diego.

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The main thing you notice when you first visit the historic downtown Santa Fe Depot is its timeless Spanish Mission style beauty. Otherwise known as the Amtrak Train Station, the Santa Fe Depot has been a bustling hub of activity since 1915 and almost met the wrecking ball back in 1971.

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Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure! Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure! Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL Tour journeys Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL Tour journeys through San Diego by land and sea.through San Diego by land and sea.

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While strolling along the cobblestone pathways that meander While strolling along the cobblestone pathways that meander by the stunning San Diego Bay at Seaport Village, one by the stunning San Diego Bay at Seaport Village, one might never imagine that this lovely tropical oasis was once might never imagine that this lovely tropical oasis was once a landfill.a landfill.

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Pandas, penguins and rare plant life are just a hint of what Pandas, penguins and rare plant life are just a hint of what you’ll see when you visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. you’ll see when you visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Throughout its 100 acres, you’ll feel as if you’ve traveled Throughout its 100 acres, you’ll feel as if you’ve traveled around the world.around the world.

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With more than 4,000 animals representing 800 species, the With more than 4,000 animals representing 800 species, the San Diego Zoo stands out among other zoos for its diverse San Diego Zoo stands out among other zoos for its diverse wildlife citizens.wildlife citizens.

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The US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, was ranked as The US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, was ranked as one of the Top 128 Hotels in the World by Conde Naste one of the Top 128 Hotels in the World by Conde Naste Traveler.Traveler.

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As San Diego’s first and largest art institution, the SanDiego As San Diego’s first and largest art institution, the SanDiego Museum of Art provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy, Museum of Art provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy, learn and gain a great appreciation for art from around world.learn and gain a great appreciation for art from around world.

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