Balboa Park Hidden Gems Walking Tour
- Feb 26, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:30am PST
- Location: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA
- Description:
The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour takes you on a 1.5 hour guided walking tour highlighting some of the most iconic locations in San Diego.
We'll talk about the history of the area and I'll show you where several important events have taken place over the past 100+ years.
Today Balboa Park is all about art & culture. It's the largest urban cultural park in the nation, home to several theaters, over 16 museums, numerous cultural organizations, and beautiful gardens.
A walking tour is a great to get the most out of your day in Balboa Park. 1.5 hours is just enough time to see all of the highlights, and hear some interesting stories about the park's history along the way. This gives you the rest of the day to enjoy the museums, gardens, restaurants, or any other attractions in San Diego you have on your list.
My knowledge of Balboa Park's history has grown over the past few years as a volunteer tour guide and info desk attendant with Forever Balboa Park, the busiest visit
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Balboa Park Visitors Center Guided Tour (FREE)
- Feb 28, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm PST
- Location: Visitors Center, located in the House of Hospitality at 1549 El Prado
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La Jolla Coast Walking Tour
- Feb 24, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm PST
- Location: 7946 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Description:
Planning a trip to La Jolla?
Great! I'd love to show you around the area and tell you about the history of this amazing seaside community! La Jolla is one of the most beautiful places in the world; a must see for anyone visiting San Diego.
This 90 minute walking tour covers La Jolla's downtown and coastal areas finishing at the world famous La Jolla Children's Pool. There's plenty of wildlife to see every day including sea lions, seals, brown pelicans and cormorants. You'll also learn how La Jolla started out as an art colony in the late 1800s and see beach cottages from that era that are still standing.
This tour is suitable for all ages.
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (FREE)
- Feb 23, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm PST
- Location: Robinson-Rose Visitor Center- 4098 Mason St, San Diego, CA 92110
- Description:
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Sign up prior to the start of the tour, space is limited. Explore Old Town San Diego State Historic Park with an expert during this hour-long guided tour.
This family-friendly ½ mile tour will explore the community that shaped the town over a two-hundred-year period.
Assisted listening devices will be available upon request. Tour spaces are limited; please sign-up at the Robinson-Rose Visitor Services Center to reserve your space the day of your visit. Tours begin promptly at 11 a.m.
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Balboa Park Architectural Heritage Guided Walking Tours (FREE)
- Mar 3, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:30am PST
- Location: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, House of Hospitality Visitor’s Center
- Description:
Tours begin at the House of Hospitality Visitor’s Center
• Tours start at 10:00 AM on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month
• Reservations are not needed
• Tours are held rain or shine (cancelled only for downpours)
• Group tours are available for other dates
• All tours are free, courtesy of The Committee of One Hundred
• For more information, call 619-795-9362 - Created by: Tours In San Diego
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Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
- Mar 30, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm PDT
- Location: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House 410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
- Description:
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district.
Gaslamp Historical/Architectural Walking Tour Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY. Reservations made after 1:00 pm Wednesday must be confirmed.
Opening a window to San Diego’s past, the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation showcases the history of the Davis-Horton House built in 1850, as well as walking tours of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This walking tour begins at the Davis-Horton House at 410 Island Avenue. The tour is open to the public and takes place rain or shine: NO REFUNDS.
The tour includes architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall (1874) to the Romanesque style Keating Building (1890) to the Baroque Revival Louis Bank of Commerce (1888), along with fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the story of downtown San Diego, Fr
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Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
- Mar 23, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm PDT
- Location: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House 410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
- Description:
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district.
Gaslamp Historical/Architectural Walking Tour Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY. Reservations made after 1:00 pm Wednesday must be confirmed.
Opening a window to San Diego’s past, the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation showcases the history of the Davis-Horton House built in 1850, as well as walking tours of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This walking tour begins at the Davis-Horton House at 410 Island Avenue. The tour is open to the public and takes place rain or shine: NO REFUNDS.
The tour includes architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall (1874) to the Romanesque style Keating Building (1890) to the Baroque Revival Louis Bank of Commerce (1888), along with fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the story of downtown San Diego, Fr
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Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
- Mar 16, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm PDT
- Location: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House 410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
- Description:
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district.
Gaslamp Historical/Architectural Walking Tour Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY. Reservations made after 1:00 pm Wednesday must be confirmed.
Opening a window to San Diego’s past, the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation showcases the history of the Davis-Horton House built in 1850, as well as walking tours of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This walking tour begins at the Davis-Horton House at 410 Island Avenue. The tour is open to the public and takes place rain or shine: NO REFUNDS.
The tour includes architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall (1874) to the Romanesque style Keating Building (1890) to the Baroque Revival Louis Bank of Commerce (1888), along with fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the story of downtown San Diego, Fr
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Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
- Mar 9, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm PST
- Location: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House 410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
- Description:
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district.
Gaslamp Historical/Architectural Walking Tour Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY. Reservations made after 1:00 pm Wednesday must be confirmed.
Opening a window to San Diego’s past, the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation showcases the history of the Davis-Horton House built in 1850, as well as walking tours of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This walking tour begins at the Davis-Horton House at 410 Island Avenue. The tour is open to the public and takes place rain or shine: NO REFUNDS.
The tour includes architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall (1874) to the Romanesque style Keating Building (1890) to the Baroque Revival Louis Bank of Commerce (1888), along with fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the story of downtown San Diego, Fr
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Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
- Mar 2, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm PST
- Location: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House 410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
- Description:
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district.
Gaslamp Historical/Architectural Walking Tour Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY. Reservations made after 1:00 pm Wednesday must be confirmed.
Opening a window to San Diego’s past, the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation showcases the history of the Davis-Horton House built in 1850, as well as walking tours of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This walking tour begins at the Davis-Horton House at 410 Island Avenue. The tour is open to the public and takes place rain or shine: NO REFUNDS.
The tour includes architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall (1874) to the Romanesque style Keating Building (1890) to the Baroque Revival Louis Bank of Commerce (1888), along with fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the story of downtown San Diego, Fr
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Murals of La Jolla Guided Tour (FREE)
- Mar 29, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm PDT
- Location: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street San Diego, CA 92037
- Description:
Tours are free and registration is required. Tours are limited to a maximum of 35 guests and last for approximately 90 minutes.
Fifteen murals are currently on view, and each tour features more than half of these. It is a gentle walk around the village, but we ask participants to please wear comfortable shoes. Participants in the tour are responsible for their own safety.
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jul 2, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
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Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jul 1, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
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Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 28, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
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Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 25, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
Click Here For More Information
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 24, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
Click Here For More Information
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 21, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
Click Here For More Information
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 18, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
Click Here For More Information
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 17, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
Click Here For More Information
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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Mission Trails Guided Nature Walk (FREE)
- Jun 14, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:00am PDT
- Location: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
- Description:
Click Here For More Information
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:
-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.
-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.
These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.
Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen
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- Tags: mission trails guided nature walk (free)