 Spring Getaway Specials
Escape to San Diego for an adventure filled with fun and excitement
for the whole family! This spring, come experience a Zydeco and Blues Festival in a glorious outdoor setting along the bay, take part in a family-oriented Space Day where you'll learn how to build an Aqua Rocket or spend an afternoon viewing an exhibit of Latin American portraiture. To help you plan that trip full of lasting memories, we have a selection of Spring Getaway Specials just right for you!
Other Spring Highlights:
Springtime Fun at the Attractions,
Cinco de Mayo,
The Great Outdoors
Best Western Seven Seas - Rates from $79 based on availability
Radisson Suites Hotel - Rancho Bernardo - Rates from $99 based on availability
The Dana on Mission Bay - Rates from $109 based on availability
Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside - Rates from $109 based on availability
Catamaran Resort Hotel - Rates from $159 based on availability
Hyatt Regency Islandia Hotel & Marina - Rates from $179 based on availability
The Kings Inn ( Extended Stay Special - 4 nights or more ) - Rates starting from $56 based on availability
Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego Downtown - ( Extended Stay Special - 3 nights or more ) - Rates starting from $119 based on availability
La Jolla Cove Suites ( Extended Stay Special - 5 nights or more )- Rates starting from $168 - based on availability
Holiday Inn on the Bay (Big Bay Getaway Package) - Rates from $194 - based on availability
Thru June 12
Now on display at the San Diego Museum of Art, Retratos is the most comprehensive exhibit of Latin American portraiture ever to tour the U.S. Comprised of approximately 100 works in different media, the exhibition explores the meaning of this art form for the many societies represented. The objects, which include paintings, sculpture, photography, and work in mixed media, reveal the richness of Latin America's portrait tradition, from pre-Columbian times to the present day.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-6pm; Thursday, 10am-9pm
Admission: $4-$9: children under 5 free
Information: 619-232-7931 or www.sdmart.org
May 7 & 8
Experience steamin' Blues, hot Zydeco and sweet Cajun music live and outdoors on beautiful San Diego Bay. This fun-filled family event features six Zydeco dance bands, eight Blues dance bands, a free dance workshop, a "Taste of Louisiana" food court, cooking demos, an activity center for kids, and a Mardi Gras Parade.
Location: Spanish Landing Park on Harbor Island
Hours: 10:30am - 8pm
Cost: general admission, $10; kids under 12 free
Information: 619-234-8612 or www.gatorbythebay.com
May 13-15
Experience a visual feast at the San Diego Museum of Art where over 100 floral designers will display their fresh floral interpretations of works in the Museum's renowned collections displayed throughout the galleries. A special treat of Art Alive will be the featured work of the world-renowned floral designer, René van Rems, who, with the help of his team, will decorate the Museum's rotunda. Kim Morrill, AIFD, whose articles and design work have been featured in Elle Décor and Metropolitan Home magazines will give a floral demonstration on May 13 at 11am.
Hours: 5/13, 10am-9pm; 5/14, 10am-6pm; 5/15,10am-6pm
Admission: adult, $12; senior, young adult, military and student, $10; youth, $5, children under 5 free. Art Alive admission allows you to view all museum exhibits.
Information: 619-232-7931 or www.sdmart.org
May 21
Get ready for an "out-of-this-world" experience when you visit the San Diego Aerospace Museum on Space Day. This free, family-oriented event will feature demonstrations, lectures and hands-on activities with local and national industry experts from NASA, Mars Society, ISS, EarthKam Project (UCSD), Lockheed Martin, and Kaiser Electro Optics. Kids will love learning how to build an Aqua Rocket using a soda bottle, bicycle pump and water. Don't miss the Apollo 9 Command Module on loan from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
Hours: open daily from 10am - 4pm. Summer hours: 10am-5pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Admission: Space Day celebration is free. Admission to all other exhibits is required. Adults, $9; children, $4 (6-17ys.); 5 and under, free.
Information: 619-234-8291 or www.aerospacemuseum.org
Looking for the ultimate San Diego tour, attraction, shopping and dining package while you're in town? The San Diego Passport (Adult Passport) includes admission to the San Diego Museum of Art & San Diego Maritime Museum, Old Town Trolley City Tour or Amphibious SEAL Tour, Best Value Package to the San Diego Zoo, $10 off the Nairobi Ticket Package at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, 1 or 2-hour Harbor Tour on Hornblower Cruises (2 consecutive days), free children's admission to LEGOLAND with purchase of adult admission, two for one entrée at Casa Guadalajara and more! A $200 Value for adults! Children's Passport also available.
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