San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego
The San Diego Automotive Museum is located in the historic Balboa Park Sector of town. It is simply a wonderful collection of cars and motorcycles from all the various phases of automotive history. You really get to see it all here under one roof.
You can see Louie Mattar’s 1947 Cadillac that has been driven across the whole country. You may be more intrigued by the 1948 Tucker on display, or the 1969 Fiat 500. The nice thing is that the exhibits change about every three months. Traveling auto shows from around the United State come here, as the museum is tied to the Smithsonian Institute. So every time you come back you will get a new treat.
In addition to the wonderful cars on display here, there is a world class automotive library on the premises. They have automobile manuals on practically every car ever made. Imagine being able to go back and find the original manuals on the Model T, or an old Studebaker. It can happen in this library, and the staff is always willing to help you look.
Why You Should Visit:
If you're a lover of classic and vintage automobiles then this is for you.
There is also a large motorcycle section to see some really nice early bikes.
You can see Louie Mattar’s 1947 Cadillac that has been driven across the whole country. You may be more intrigued by the 1948 Tucker on display, or the 1969 Fiat 500. The nice thing is that the exhibits change about every three months. Traveling auto shows from around the United State come here, as the museum is tied to the Smithsonian Institute. So every time you come back you will get a new treat.
In addition to the wonderful cars on display here, there is a world class automotive library on the premises. They have automobile manuals on practically every car ever made. Imagine being able to go back and find the original manuals on the Model T, or an old Studebaker. It can happen in this library, and the staff is always willing to help you look.
Why You Should Visit:
If you're a lover of classic and vintage automobiles then this is for you.
There is also a large motorcycle section to see some really nice early bikes.
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Sight Name: San Diego Automotive Museum
Sight Location: San Diego, USA (See walking tours in San Diego)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: San Diego, USA (See walking tours in San Diego)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in San Diego, California
Create Your Own Walk in San Diego
Creating your own self-guided walk in San Diego is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Balboa Park Walking Tour
Named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Balboa Park is one of the largest cultural parks in the United States. A renowned cultural and recreational hub, it offers a plethora of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages.
One of the prominent landmarks within the park is the California Building and Tower, which boasts stunning Spanish-Colonial Revival architecture.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
One of the prominent landmarks within the park is the California Building and Tower, which boasts stunning Spanish-Colonial Revival architecture.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Historic Gaslamp District Walking Tour
The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively 16½-block neighborhood in downtown San Diego, known for its nightlife, diverse entertainment and, just as importantly, historical appeal.
Back in the 1860s, the area was known as New Town, in contrast to Old Town, the original Spanish colonial settlement. After a period of decay, the neighborhood underwent redevelopment during the 1980s and 1990s, and was... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Back in the 1860s, the area was known as New Town, in contrast to Old Town, the original Spanish colonial settlement. After a period of decay, the neighborhood underwent redevelopment during the 1980s and 1990s, and was... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Embarcadero Marina Walking Tour
Adjacent to downtown San Diego and the picturesque San Diego Bay is a vibrant waterfront area. Embarcadero Marina, a testament to the region's colorful maritime heritage, houses several outstanding ship museums and is home to other notable sites. The abundance of shopping and dining options, complete with the pristine views of the city skyline, delight numerous locals and tourists and make... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego which claims to be the first site visited by Europeans on the West Coast of modern United States.
The Native American culture in the area, however, goes back thousands of years. Historically, this land had been a home to the Kumeyaay people who settled on the banks of the San Diego river since around 1000 AD. The first European explorer to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
The Native American culture in the area, however, goes back thousands of years. Historically, this land had been a home to the Kumeyaay people who settled on the banks of the San Diego river since around 1000 AD. The first European explorer to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
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