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Nine Arts Districts, One Vibrant City

Creative San Diego
Get an insider’s look at nine of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods for arts and culture. Take a video tour exploring each neighborhood’s creative side and browse itineraries for the best arts, culture, shopping and dining in these diverse districts.

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Museums

Kids Go Free to the San Diego Museum of Art

San Diego Museum of Art

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2017

Children 12 and under receive free entry with the full price paid admission of at least one accompanying adult. Valid for 2 children per paid adult. Does not apply to specially ticketed events, Maker...

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Kids Go Free to the San Diego Automotive Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2017

Children 12 and under receive free entry to the San Diego Automotive Museum with the full price paid admission of at least one accompanying adult. Valid for 2 children per paid adult. Does not apply...

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Kids Go Free to the Museum of Photographic Arts

Museum of Photographic Arts

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2017

Children 12 and under receive free entry to the Museum of Photographic Arts with the full price paid admission of at least one accompanying adult. Valid for 2 children per paid adult. Does not apply...

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Queen Califia's Magical Circle

One of the most important site-specific art projects

Queen Califia's Magical Circle is was made possible through an exemplary partnership between an artist of international stature and the City of Escondido.

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History & Heritage

The California Missions of San Diego

San Diego's Spanish Heritage

San Diego's Spanish heritage is nowhere more firmly rooted than in its dramatically beautiful missions. It was here the missionary monks, led by Father Junipero Serra, began their chain of 21 missions throughout California. Two missions and two assistencias can still be found within the county.

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San Diego's Embarcadero

A great place to spend the day exploring

Located adjacent to Downtown San Diego along the Big Bay, San Diego's Embarcadero is a testament to the region's colorful maritime history complete with historic ships, museums and harbor tours, as well as a working fishing harbor, cruise ship terminal and plenty of hotels, restaurants and shops.

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Music

San Diego's Live Music Venues

Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, Latin and more!

No matter what kind of band you crave, from the legendary stars to the innovative upstarts, San Diego’s live music venues have something for everyone.

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