Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
619-220-5422;
www.parks.ca.gov
; 4002 Wallace St;
visitor center & museums 10am-4pm Oct-Apr,
to 5pm May-Sep;
)
, archaeological work began, and the few surviving original build-
ings were restored.
There's the
park visitor center
and an excellent
history museum
in the Robinson-Rose
619-297-7511;
www.whaleyhouse.org
;
2476 San Diego Ave; adult/child before 5pm $6/4, after 5pm
$10/5; 10am-10pm late May-early Sep, 10am-5pm Mon-Tue, to 10pm Thu-Sat early Sep-late May)
is the city's oldest brick building (and certified haunted!) and nearby is
El Campo Santo
(
619-297-3258;
www.sandiegohistory.org
;
2727 Presidio Dr; adult/child $6/3; 10am-4pm Sat & Sun
mid-Sep-mid-May, to 5pm Sat & Sun mid-May-mid-Sep; )
is named for the Spanish
padre
who established the first Spanish settlement in California, in 1769, and has artifacts of the
city's Mission and Rancho Periods. The
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá
(
619-281-8449;
www.missionsandiego.com
; 10818 San Diego Mission Rd; adult/
child $3/1;
9am-4:30pm;
)
eventually moved 7 miles away and is worth a visit.
Embarcadero & the Waterfront
South and west of the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego's well-manicured waterfront promen-
ades stretch along Harbor Dr, home to excellent museums of naval and sea life, and are
perfect for strolling or jogging (or watching well-built members of the US Navy doing
same, if that's your thing!).
USS Midway Museum
MUSEUM
10am-5pm, last entry 4pm; )
The permanent home of this giant aircraft carrier (1945-91). On the flight deck, walk right
up to some 25 restored aircraft. Admission includes an audio tour to admiral's war room,
brig and primary flight control.
Maritime Museum
MUSEUM
