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California Tower

See San Diego From New Heights!

Enjoy a uniquely-San Diego experience at one of our city’s most iconic historic landmarks. Make the climb on a guided tour that highlights the origins of Balboa Park and the histories of some of the many diverse communities that call the region home. All tours culminate in breathtaking 360-degree views of San Diego from the Tower’s eighth-floor viewing deck–from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Cuyamaca Mountains in the east, and beyond.

 Learn more about the California Tower, what to expect on a tour, and get a sneak peek of the views at CaliforniaTower.org.

Museum of Us
1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

6192392001
museum@museumofus.org

Date & Time

Jan 8, 2025 - ongoing
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tours are offered four times per day on Monday through Thursday, and hourly on Friday - Sunday.
Recurs every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Price

$10-$29.95

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Old Town is known as the "Birthplace of California"
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