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California Tower

See San Diego From New Heights!

Join us for a uniquely-San Diego experience on a California Tower tour!

Visitors are once again able to tour the California Tower, one of San Diego’s most iconic historic landmarks. Make the climb on a 40-minute guided tour highlighting the origins of Balboa Park and the histories of some of the many diverse communities that call San Diego 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.

Climb the California Tower and get a new perspective on San Diego and its history–visitors and locals alike won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind experience!

Museum of Us
1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

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Date & Time

Oct 11, 2022 - ongoing
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tours are at 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4p Wednesday through Sunday
Recurs every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Price

$10-$29.95

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PRIVATE SHUTTLED COASTAL GEMS TOUR

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$15 Historic Bay Cruise w/general admission!

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Sheduled daily tour times may vary. 

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Little Explorers Spring Camp

Apr 3 - Apr 7, 2023

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April 3 - 7, 2023

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

Ages: Entering Kindergarten-entering 3rd Grade (4 - 8 years old)

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The Flower Fields

Mar 1 - May 14, 2023
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PRIVATE SHUTTLED COASTAL GEMS TOUR

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$15 Historic Bay Cruise w/general admission!

Jan 9 - ongoing
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Little Explorers Spring Camp

Apr 3 - Apr 7, 2023
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