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Hearne Fine Art In 1988, Archie and Garbo Hearne established the Hearne Fine Art building, an establishment that continues to strive to carry out a mission rooted in education. The Hearne is a community grown and supported business that provides a dynamic conduit for preservation and promotion of African American art. From quite humble beginnings,…

Cabrillo National Monument Situated at the tip of the scenic Point Loma peninsula, the Cabrillo National Monument stands as a tribute to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Credited as the first European to set foot on California's west coast, Cabrillo's discovery made in 1542 marked the origin of not only San Diego but of California. Now a…

San Diego History Center In beautiful Balboa Park, the San Diego History Center is the city’s premier destination for the true stories of southern California exploration, settlement, and civilization from the 16th century to modern-day. A beautiful museum in a spectacularly gorgeous setting, the San Diego History Center is also nearby the San Diego Zoo,…

Gaslamp Quarter San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, though officially chartered in the 1980s, dates back to the mid-19th century when what was known as the New Town was established on the waterfront. Much of what remains of the historic site include American Victorian buildings, historic details, and an abundance of unique shops, restaurants, and excitement.…

Natural History Museum In beautiful Balboa Park, among the Spanish colonial buildings, winding nature paths, and iconic details you'll find San Diego's own Natural History Museum, an educational journey to find the history of the world. Founded in 1874, San Diego's academic quest to find historical truth leads you through the nature of the world from…

Birch Aquarium The public face of the Scripps Institute for Oceanography from UC San Diego, the Birch Aquarium is first and foremost a research and conservation establishment working to protect the marine species of the world. Providing education and appreciation for the global community of underwater animals, the Birch Aquarium is a leading institution with…

USS Midway Museum In the historic San Diego Embarcadero, the USS Midway Museum reigns as the number one attraction for military and maritime history in southern California. Commissioned a week after the end of WWII, the USS Midway was the world's largest ship in the world until 1955 (it's even bigger than the Titanic!), too big…

San Diego Zoo Arguably the best zoo in the entire world, the San Diego Zoo brings you face to face with over 3,700 wild and beautiful creatures over an impressive 100 acres of land. Located in the expansive Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo boasts national acclaim and awards for their various programs and research…

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Created in 2001 by Cynthia L. Flowers, the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts was founded with a vision of allowing all walks of life to experience and appreciate photography. Exhibiting important photographic art central to contemporary life and culture is what Cynthia and this museum’s supporters aimed to do, and…