About
a mile from Legoland is the Museum of Making Music, so that seemed like a
logical place to start. Although the museum is small, it is very interesting.
There are hundreds of vintage instruments, audio and video clips (including the
Beatles and Elvis), and an area where you can play many of the instruments
yourself. Although I am not musically inclined, it was interesting to learn how
and why various instruments were developed and what the instruments sound like
when played by masters.
1905 Steinway Art Case Grand Piano
Try an instrument and have your own jam session
Seaport
Village is always a great place for lunch with great views of the bay. The
restaurants right on the water are a little pricey; but, hey!, someone has to help pay
off California’s debt.
The Pier restaurant at Seaport Village
The
Junipero Serra Museum stands atop a hill in Presidio Park and is probably one of the
most familiar landmarks in Dan Diego. The hill is generally recognized at the
site where California began in 1769 when a Spanish Franciscan missionary,
Father Junipero Serra, with a group of soldiers led by Gaspar de Portola,
established Alta California’s first mission and presidio (fort). It is also a
great place to watch the sunset.
Junipero Serra Museum
Junipero Serra Museum
Junipero Serra Museum
Flowers at sunset
California Sunset
California Sunset
California Sunset
It
is easy to spend a day in Old Town touring the historic buildings, stores, and
museums. There are also many restaurants, but expect a long wait in the
evenings because Old Town is a popular tourist destination. The Old Town
Trolley tours of San Diego and Coronado Island originate here and are a good
way to get an overview of the City.
Entrance to Old Town
Tile Roof in Old Town
Old Town Dress Shop
Old Town Candy Shop
Old Town Pottery Shop
Old Town Craft Shop
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Unfortunately,
the rest of my time was spent working while everyone else went to Sea World and
the San Diego Zoo – Bummer!
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