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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
2,448 reviews
"The views are worth the drive, the memorial is a
great tribute
to our nations veterans."
"This is a must for visitors to La Jolla, and also for greater San Diego because of the marvelous views and beautiful pictorial memorials of those who have served in all our
armed forces
, of all backgrounds & faiths."
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
1,435 reviews
"Well to start We,I mean me and the wife were on Blacks Beach, Yeah I know its a nude beach, we were staring up at the
glider port
above watching a glider takeoff when 2 men left the port."
"Whole family took
tandem paragliding
flights and all pilots were awesome and very experienced."
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Windansea Beach
578 reviews
"A must when you visit La Jolla or the
San Diego
area ... a beautiful and serene beach filled with surfers and sunbathers .. you'll spend a most relaxing and enjoyable day!!!"
"The beach is very diversified in nature...with many
large rocks
for shelter from the wind or hot sun, narrow rock coves that are beautiful and interesting to watch fill up with water during high tide, and large ro..."
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Cabrillo National Monument
4,812 reviews
"There is also ample parking, a wonderful historic lighthouse you can visit, exhibits, displays, an interesting monument, a
visitor center
, walking tours, a gift shop and movies."
"This is also a great spot for history buffs, You can spend time in a
light house
used during the late 1800's, visit gun batteries from WWII, or learn about Juan Cabrillo, the Spanish navigator who "discovered" San..."
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Point Loma
1,917 reviews
"Living in Point Loma i have Liberty Station ,
Shelter Island
at my door step with excellent food and views of the city and bay right there.If you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere locals spot to eat I recommend..."
"It includes the
Cabrillo National Monument
, the historic and current lighthouse, a great Visitor Center that is well worth visiting including their theater shows, tide pools and checking out the incredible vistas..."
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse
1,422 reviews
"Well worth it since you can then access the lighthouse, the
tide pools
and all the great trails."
"a short hike up from the visitor center you can check out even nicer views and an historic old lighthouse where you can check out the
living quarters
, nice rangers/volunteers outside to explain its history."
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La Jolla Playhouse
200 reviews
"The plays are usually on the cutting edge and several have been
Tony Award
winners."
"The Playhouse is in an easily-accessible part of the
UCSD campus
, with plenty of parking available and several good restaurants nearby."
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Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve
47 reviews
"Scripps is a top-notch grad school (part of UCSD) doing important
scientific research
with a great aquarium (and gift shop) and, possibly, the most beautiful campus there is with the most amazing views."
"It was a beautiful smaller
aquarium
filled with many tanks of fish of all colors and sizes."
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Black's Beach
342 reviews
"We enjoyed a beautiful Saturday, on the warm sand, walking up and down the shore, and simply enjoying all that a beautiful Saturday in San Diego on a
clothing optional beach
can offer."
"It appears that most of the people here are
gay men
."
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Fort Rosecrans Cemetery
1,443 reviews
"Overlooking San Diego Bay, a very beautiful cemetery, a final
resting place
for our veterans who have served in the military."
"Just past the cemetery is the Cabrillo Monument LIghthouse...also a delightful place to visit, with the San Diego Bay on one side and
the Pacific Ocean
on the other."
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Mormon Battalion Historic Site
1,013 reviews
"You learn a lot about San Diego history and everyone can have fun with various activities like panning for gold, getting an old time photo taken, going on an
interactive tour
, and enjoyable games."
"The docents are super nice and there is the added bonus for kids at the end -
panning for gold
!"
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum
534 reviews
"A
train lovers
library and a wonderful gift shop to find that perfect gift for the railroader in your family."
"Railroaders or model railroaders in the know about famous Southern California rail landmarks such as
Tehachapi Loop
or Chatsworth will recognize the sights instantly."
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Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
44 reviews
"Everything about this small, but mighty museum is top notch from the maps and other related items, to the staff, to the lighting and flow of the
exhibits
."
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A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military
321 reviews
"It is a
great tribute
to a great American performer who risked a lot to entertain our troops and bring a little enjoyment to the military."
"At Tuna Harbor Park in San Diego is the Midway, the
Unconditional Surrender
Sculpture and A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military."
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Marston House Museum
82 reviews
"In a garden area on the edge of
Balboa Park
is the Marston House designed by Hubbard and Gill architects in 1905 for local business man and preservationist (in 1905!) and his family."
"One can just imagine what life may have been like
back in the day
....on $15.00 for the tour which helps to maintain the home, so worth it."
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Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner
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