Scott McGaugh

Retired - USS Midway Museum

Term 7/15 – 6/21

Scott McGaugh is the founding (2004) marketing director of the USS Midway Museum and for 16 years was its brand architect. Today, Midway is one of the ten most-popular museums of any type in America. Prior to that, he volunteered with other community leaders for eight years to bring the historic aircraft carrier to San Diego. He currently serves as the museum’s Director of Community Relations. He has owned two of San Diego’s leading marketing agencies and has more than 30 years’ marketing experience in the San Diego hospitality and tourism industry, including the former San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, as well as several leading hotels. He has served on several San Diego nonprofit boards of directors and is the author of 10 nonfiction books. The San Diego native holds a degree from Arizona State University and studied international relations at Uppsala (Sweden) University.

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San Diego Golf Courses

The Sweet Spot for Golf

With 72 golf courses in every conceivable setting from mountains to desert to ocean, it's no wonder Golf Digest named San Diego one of the Top 50 golf destinations in the world.

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Discover Liberty Station

Rich History Meets Modern Makeover

Located in picturesque Point Loma, historic Liberty Station is grounded in military tradition dating back to the 1920s. Today, the former Naval Training Center is an exciting urban village, home to a dynamic ARTS DISTRICT, Liberty Public Market, great restaurants, unique shops, and fun recreational offerings that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

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Travel to Shelter Island

And Experience A Polynesian Escape, San Diego Style

A tropical and nautical atmosphere prevails on Shelter Island where resort hotels, popular restaurants, public art, and recreational offerings welcome sailors and landlubbers throughout the year.

Located within minutes of downtown, historic Liberty Station and picturesque Point Loma, the bayside Shelter Island offers a variety of popular hotels and resorts, renowned restaurants, water activities galore, and more.

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Point Loma Escape Package

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Valid: Mar 11 - ongoing

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Trains

Seniors Save 15%

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Valid: Dec 9, 2021 - ongoing

Take the scenic route to San Diego. Travelers ages 62 and older can enjoy a 15% savings off the adult rail fare on Pacific Surfliner trips year-round. Onboard amenities include a...

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Kids Stay & Eat Free at Holiday Inn Bayside!

Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside

Valid: Mar 11 - ongoing

Kids ages 12 and under can eat free at Point Loma Cafe all year long per paid adult entree! Please inform your server upon being seated. Additionally, kids stay free all year long at Holiday Inn...

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Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom!

Jul 4, 2022

The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed...

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Comic-Con International: San Diego

Jul 21 - Jul 24, 2022

Comic-Con International is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related...

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2022 San Diego County Fair

Del Mar Fairgrounds 22nd DAA

Jun 8 - Jul 4, 2022

Pow! Wham! Shazam! Superheroes are the stars of this year’s San Diego County Fair...from the action-packed pop culture superheroes from comic books and the silver screen, to those awe-inspiring...

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