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San Diego Mission – Explore The Oldest Mission In California

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

21 Fun Facts About San Diego That Will Surprise You

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 …

10 Great Movies Filmed in San Diego

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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 …

USS Midway San Diego – Tips to Plan Your Visit

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 …