Photo by Kathie Zaccaria
Local San Diegans are getting a holiday treat courtesy of the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Any San Diegan presenting an ID with a San Diego County zip code from November 17 through December 25 gets free admission if they bring a guest with them who presents an ID with an out of town zip code and pays full price admission. No coupons or passes accepted.
From December 15-31, the museum will have Sailor Days for the kids. Knot tying, sail raising, scavenger hunts and prizes are all included with a child’s admission. For just $5 more, guests can take a 45 minute historic bay cruise on San Diego Bay about the 1914 Pilot boat. The museum is open everyday including holidays from 9am-8pm.
For $5 added to admission, guests can take a 45 minute historic bay cruise on San Diego Bay with Santa Claus aboard the 1914 Pilot boat. Parents are welcome to take pictures of their kids with Santa at no cost. Check website for dates.
A favorite destination for locals and tourists alike, the Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India.
The museum is located on the embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information, call 619.234.9153 ext. 101 or visit them online at www.sdmaritimemuseum.org.
