Art along the waterfront in San Diego
“Tailwalking Suncatcher” by Stephen Fairfield This glittering sailfish is a constant rainbow of colors as it tailwalks across the oceans surface. Its scales diffract the sunlight while its sail and...
View ArticleUSS Howard DDG83 and USS Peleliu LHA5
USS Howard is named in honor of Gunnery Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard, USMC, (1929–1993), recipient of the Medal of Honor for his leadership of a platoon against repeated attacks by a battalion-sized Viet Cong...
View ArticlePirate ship HMS Surprise is ready for you to step aboard
You can step aboard a full size pirate ship in San Diego! The HMS Surprise is a 179-foot 24 gun frigate replica used in the movie “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”. The Maritime...
View ArticleUSS Midway Museum on the waterfront in San Diego
A tour of the USS Midway includes a large number of aircraft and exhibits covering 47 years of service. For a live webcam view of the ship click here.
View ArticleCounty Administration Building
Opening ceremonies were held on December 23, 1938 for this WPA project that employed 300 men. Back in the day this building was a prototype of American civic center architecture and received the label...
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