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Wall mural painted like a postcard reading "Greetings from Chicano Park San Diego, Co. A National Historic Landmark". Chicano Park murals, Barrio Logan.

Discover Chicano Park San Diego: Barrio Logan’s Cultural & Historical Landmark

March 7, 2023 By: Elaine Masters This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Chicano Park is the focal point of San Diego’s oldest Mexican-American neighborhood, Barrio Logan. The park lies where Interstate 5 and the Coronado Bridge meet and houses a massive collection of outdoor murals. See for yourself why this National Historic Landmark, just off the San Diego Bay, is a must-visit. Below is everything you need …

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Mission San Diego Church - white Front with open bell tower with 5 bells, red brick walk way and dark blue sky

San Diego Mission – Explore The Oldest Mission In California

February 11, 2022 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The San Diego Mission, officially known as Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, was founded on July 16, 1769, by a Franciscan monk, Father Junipero Serra. This makes Mission San Diego the oldest of the California missions. Tourists (and locals) often skip this historic landmark but it is an interesting place with a lot of …

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San Diego History – Get To Know San Diego’s Backstory

March 3, 2023 By: Ben J. Byard This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Ah, San Diego, America’s Finest City, the Birthplace of California (not really), the Plymouth Rock of the West Coast; a city ruled by the Kumeyaay, Spain, Mexico, the California Republic, and, finally, the United States of America. San Diego history goes back a long time. Humans have inhabited the area now known as San Diego …

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Historic Sailboat Star of India with highrises of San Diego Downtown in the Background

Visit the Maritime Museum in San Diego – Helpful Tips from a Local

March 1, 2022 By: Michael Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

How to Visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego Much to the delight of visitors and locals alike, the U.S. Navy is not the only nautical show in town. San Diego has a long and storied maritime history of exploration and commerce extending from the age of sail and steam to our modern era. Nothing …

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21 Fun Facts About San Diego That Will Surprise You

April 23, 2021 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

21 Fun Facts About San Diego You May Not Know An unknown author once said “Let life surprise you.” We all love America’s Finest City, and if someone would ask the locals to recommend places to go and things to see in San Diego, we could easily rattle off an almost-endless list. But it’s also …

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10 Great Movies Filmed in San Diego

February 9, 2021 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Best Movies Filmed in San Diego Lights! Camera! Action! There’s something exciting about visiting the sites where some of our favorite movies were filmed. Perhaps it makes us feel a more live and personal connection to the picture. Or even just a fun piece of “did you know?” trivia to share with friends. As we …

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USS Midway looking up from the boardwalk in Downtown San Diego

USS Midway San Diego – Tips to Plan Your Visit

March 6, 2023 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The USS Midway San Diego is one of the top tourist attractions Downtown. It is fascinating to walk around the aircraft carrier and learn about the life of the sailors on board. If you visit San Diego, I highly recommend you add the USS Midway Museum to your San Diego Itinerary and visit the amazing …

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