C u l t u r e, E n t e r t a i n m e n t & L e i s u r e
Places to visit and experience while in San Diego
Balboa Park pictured above
Museums:
Museum of Contemporary Art 858-454-3541 700 Prospect Street
La Jolla Playhouse 2910 858-550-1010 2910 La Jolla Village Drive
Balboa Park Museums & performances 619-221-8900 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
(all museums below located within Balboa Park)
- Centro Cultural de la Raza - Multi-cultural are center
- Japanese Friendship Garden - 2 acre Zen garden
- Marston House - 1905 Classic arts & crafts museum on 5 acres of gardens
- Mingei Museum - Mingei art and cultural relics
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- Reuben Fleet Center - Interactive science exhibits
- Reuben Free IMAX Theatre
- San Diego Air and Space Museum - History of Aviation past and present
- San Diego Art Institute - Exhibits from local artist from local students and artists
- San Diego Automotive Museum - Historic examples of symbolic automobiles and history
- San Diego Hall of Champions - The Country's largest multi-sport museum
- San Diego History Center - A unique re-counting of San Diego's past and present history
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum - 28,000 square feet and the world's largest model rail museum
- San Diego Museum of Man - Museum of Natural History
- San Diego Museum of Art - Fine historic works of art of classic masters
- Timken Museum of Art - Renowed rare pieces of fine art including great collections from foundations
- Veteran's Museum and Memorial Center
- WorldBeat Center - Preserving indigenous cultures and music Top Local Attractions:
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and concert Venue 858-454-5872 1008 Wall St, La Jolla
Balboa Park Attractions, Exhibitions and Museums 619-221-8900 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
Birch Aquarium 858-534-FISH 2300 Expedition Way La Jolla
Birds of Torrey Pines and Black's Beach Torrey Pines State Reserve La Jolla
Del Mar Horse Racing 858-755-1141 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd | Del Mar, CA (July-Sept)
La Jolla Cave Store 858-459-0746 1325 Cave St., off Coast Blvd La Jolla
La Jolla Kayak Rentals 858-459-1114 2199 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Playhouse and Theatre (4 theatres) 858-550-1010 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
La Jolla Symphony and Chorus 858-534-4637 Muir College Drive Mandeville Auditorium (UCSD)
Natural History Museum Guided Nature Walks 619-255-0203 Shell Beach 619-221-8874 (Lifeguard) Coast Blvd. 250 yards south of La Jolla Cove.
Torrey Pines - Gliderport 858-452-9858 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive
Torrey Pines - State Reserve 858-755-2063 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road
Torrey Pines Golf Course 858-456-8366 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Major Regional Tourist Attractions:
LegoLand, Carlsbad California Disneyland, Anaheim California
Beach, Lifeguard and pool information:
Black's Beach 619-221-8874 (Lifeguard) 300 ft. below the Torrey Pines cliffs
Children's Pool (Casa) 858-221-8884 850 Coast Boulevard
La Jolla Cove 619-221-8874 (Lifeguard) 1100 Coast Boulevard
Shell Beach 619-221-8874 (Lifeguard) Coast Blvd. 250 yards south of La Jolla Cove.
Coggan Family Aquatic Complex 858-456-0945 800 Nautilus Street, La Jolla High School
Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) 858-534-3032 8855 Biological Grade,
Public Athletic Facilities:
La Jolla Tennis Club 858-454-4434 7632 Draper Avenue
La Jolla YMCA - Firehouse 858-459-1640 7877 Herschel Avenue, In The Village
La Jolla YMCA - Main Facility 858-453-3483 8355 Cliffridge Avenue
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