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Explore These Awesome Museums

Where learning is more like recess

Are you in town for the weekend? Or are you a local San Diegan and want to get out on the Bay to learn about Naval History?

Be a part of history and ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines as you take a behind the scenes 75-minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history. 

Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat.

This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to join us for Tall Ship adventure sailing! This is a four-hour adventure history sail aboard the schooner Californian.
The Californian is a replica of a gold rush era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California.

Arrive early to take in your general admission visit to the entire fleet and exhibits, then set sail! 

Join the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship! Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and watch the crew as they scamper up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. Listen as the Californian’s crew relates the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling and sea otter trade, local sea battles, the art of ship’s gunnery, life at sea and more.

The USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week” is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego. This year we are offering our iconic activities onboard! From a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony to an interactive Remembrance Wall, to our annual blood drive – each element of Midway’s Legacy Week commemoration is designed to honor and remember our heroes and celebrate our military heritage.

End your day at SeaWorld with a spectacular fireworks presentation.

Enjoy SeaWorld fireworks as we celebrate and take in the spectacular presentation on the evenings of:

April 29, & 30
May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 - 30
June 17, 18, 24, 25
July 1 - 4, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
August 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
September 2 - 5