Things to do in San Diego

Catch a San Diego Padres Game at Petco Park

Petco Park in downtown San Diego is one of Major League Baseball’s most beautiful and fan-friendly stadiums.

With ample sun and lots of warm weather, it’s no wonder that attending a San Diego Padres game during the baseball season at Petco Park is a must-do. With a beautiful, innovative ballpark and a slew of fresh young talent on the diamond, the Padres are one of the most exciting teams in Major League Baseball.

San Diego is a baseball city. With the Chargers departure to Los Angeles in 2017, the Padres are the only MLB team to not share its market with another franchise in the four major American sports leagues. The stadium is named after the San Diego-based pet supplies retailer Petco. The company owns the naming rights of the stadium until at least 2026.

During the offseason and away games, Petco Park is used as a venue for concerts, soccer, rugby and even golf. [Read more…]

Celebrate America’s Proud Military History Aboard the U.S.S. Midway

The U.S.S. Midway Museum in San Diego gives visitors the chance to step on an authentic aircraft carrier with a rich history in combat. (Photo courtesy midway.org)

San Diego is a city known for its perfect weather, beautiful beaches, warm sunshine and vibrant city life, but it is also a military town at heart. That’s why we are so proud to be permanent home to the iconic U.S.S. Midway, one of the most distinguished aircraft carriers in the history of the United States Navy. Once utilized as one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in the Navy, the U.S.S. Midway was commissioned in 1945, one week after World War II ended and was decommissioned in 1992 – following a stint of more than 47 years of service.

Today, the U.S.S. Midway Museum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in downtown San Diego. Over the years, the aircraft carrier has been meticulously and lovingly restored and now greets guests young and old who want to take a glimpse into America’s rich naval history. The museum presents a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Tours include the sleeping quarters of ordinary soldiers, the mess hall, officers’ quarters, engine room, the brig, chapel, and even the laundry room. Visitors end the tour on the flight deck, where 29 restored aircraft are proudly on display.
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U.S. Open Golf Returns to Torrey Pines

The U.S. Open Golf Tournament is returning to San Diego County in 2021 as Torrey Pines Golf Course will play host to the 121^st annual championship, scheduled for June 14-20, 2021, on the club’s celebrated South Course. The course previously hosted an amazing U.S. Open championship in 2008 that was won by Tiger Woods during a dramatic Monday playoff.

The 2021 championship will bring the sport’s top golfers to San Diego, including top-ranked players like Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and – yes, maybe – Tiger Woods. (Participants subject to change based on current rankings at the time of the event.)

Tickets to the U.S. Open will go fast and lodging around the San Diego area is expected to fill up quickly leading up to the event. If you want to go to the U.S. Open Golf Tournament, there are a few things to consider. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about the U.S. Open’s return to Torrey Pines in 2021.

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