Birch Aquarium is small but is a must see place in San Diego. It gives lot of information about modern day environmental challenges like carbon emission , climate chage etc. The aquarium is one of its class , where they had manitained uniqueness in the fact that you could see several flora and fauna you had never seen in other aquariums around the globe.
The aquarium is maintained by Scripps Ocenographic Institute , University of California at San Diego. One could easly spend anytime between 3 to 5 hours here seeing sea creatures you had never seen.
More details here:
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
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Showing posts with label San Diego. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Diego. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Balboa Park, San Diego , CA
Balboa Park in San Diego is located near to downtown. It is adjacent to the San Diego Zoo. Balboa park consists of several museums and other recreational facilities.
There is a puppet show theater which could be a place for entertainment for kids.
You could see more information at Balboapark.org. Some of the attractions in the park are explained below
Centro Cultural de la Raza
A multidisciplinary cultural arts center
Japanese Friendship Garden
The Garden originated as a teahouse during the 1915–16 Panama-California Exposition
Marston House
This classic 1905 Arts and Crafts style museum home was built for noted civic leader and merchant, George W. Marston
Mingei International Museum
Dedicated to art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world.
Museum of Photographic Arts
One of the few institutions in the US devoted to the photographic arts
Museum of San Diego History
The museum showcases the region's unique, colorful, and diverse history exhibiting artifacts, costumes, textiles, art, and photographs detailing San Diego
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
The Fleet is home to Southern California’s only IMAX® Dome Theater and 100+ hands-on science exhibits for all ages.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Science, space and aviation history all unfold at the San Diego Air & Space Museum—California’s Official Air and Space Museum
San Diego Art Institute (SDAI): Museum of the Living Artist
A new exhibition of works by San Diego artists opens every four to six weeks in this 10,000-square-foot gallery
San Diego Automotive Museum
A nostalgic look at the icon of the 20th-century features more than 80 historic autos and motorcycles.
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
The nation's largest multi-sport museum boasts memorabilia reflecting San Diego's sporting legacy.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
At 28,000 square feet, the museum is the world's largest operating model railroad museum.
San Diego Museum of Art
As the region's oldest and largest art museum, the San Diego Museum of Art's.
San Diego Museum of Man
Located beneath the ornate 200-foot California Tower, the San Diego Museum of Man is the city’s only museum devoted to anthropology.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Founded by a handful of citizen-naturalists in 1874, the museum is an active research institution
San Diego Zoo
Home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies
Timken Museum of Art
Considered one of the great small museums in the world, the Timken houses the world-class Putnam Foundation Collection
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
Located in the historic Old Navy Chapel, the museum preserves and honors the memory of men and women of the Forces.
WorldBeat Center
Housed in a colorfully painted former water tower, WorldBeat Center opened in Balboa Park in 1996.
The Performing arts related show include
Bon Temps Social Club , Civic Dance Arts , Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater ,
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet , San Diego Junior Theatre ,
San Diego Youth Symphony, Spreckels Organ Pavilion , Starlight Theatre and Starlight Bowl , The Old Globe.
There are several attractions which include restaurants, gardens, recreation etc.
There is a puppet show theater which could be a place for entertainment for kids.
You could see more information at Balboapark.org. Some of the attractions in the park are explained below
Centro Cultural de la Raza
A multidisciplinary cultural arts center
Japanese Friendship Garden
The Garden originated as a teahouse during the 1915–16 Panama-California Exposition
Marston House
This classic 1905 Arts and Crafts style museum home was built for noted civic leader and merchant, George W. Marston
Mingei International Museum
Dedicated to art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world.
Museum of Photographic Arts
One of the few institutions in the US devoted to the photographic arts
Museum of San Diego History
The museum showcases the region's unique, colorful, and diverse history exhibiting artifacts, costumes, textiles, art, and photographs detailing San Diego
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
The Fleet is home to Southern California’s only IMAX® Dome Theater and 100+ hands-on science exhibits for all ages.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Science, space and aviation history all unfold at the San Diego Air & Space Museum—California’s Official Air and Space Museum
San Diego Art Institute (SDAI): Museum of the Living Artist
A new exhibition of works by San Diego artists opens every four to six weeks in this 10,000-square-foot gallery
San Diego Automotive Museum
A nostalgic look at the icon of the 20th-century features more than 80 historic autos and motorcycles.
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
The nation's largest multi-sport museum boasts memorabilia reflecting San Diego's sporting legacy.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
At 28,000 square feet, the museum is the world's largest operating model railroad museum.
San Diego Museum of Art
As the region's oldest and largest art museum, the San Diego Museum of Art's.
San Diego Museum of Man
Located beneath the ornate 200-foot California Tower, the San Diego Museum of Man is the city’s only museum devoted to anthropology.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Founded by a handful of citizen-naturalists in 1874, the museum is an active research institution
San Diego Zoo
Home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies
Timken Museum of Art
Considered one of the great small museums in the world, the Timken houses the world-class Putnam Foundation Collection
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
Located in the historic Old Navy Chapel, the museum preserves and honors the memory of men and women of the Forces.
WorldBeat Center
Housed in a colorfully painted former water tower, WorldBeat Center opened in Balboa Park in 1996.
The Performing arts related show include
Bon Temps Social Club , Civic Dance Arts , Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater ,
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet , San Diego Junior Theatre ,
San Diego Youth Symphony, Spreckels Organ Pavilion , Starlight Theatre and Starlight Bowl , The Old Globe.
There are several attractions which include restaurants, gardens, recreation etc.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
San Diego Bay , Maritime Museum , San Diego, US
San Diego Maritime museum conducts cruises across San Diego Bay. The one ship I was travelling was named Californian. The ride starts at around noon time, takes you towards the outer sea and returns back from there. The different scenes the journey provides itself is worth the trip.
Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title.
Since her launching in San Diego the ship has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has become one of the most well known tall ships in America.
The Californian is a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence, which patrolled the coast of California enforcing federal law during the gold rush. The Revenue Cutter Service, along with four other federal maritime agencies, was consolidated into the United States Coast Guard in 1915.
The acquisition of the Californian by the Maritime Museum of San Diego in June 2002 was made possible by the Hughes and Sheila Potiker Family Foundation. In the winter and spring of 2003, she underwent a complete overhaul including a haul out, re-stepping the masts, replacing the standing rigging, new sails and mechanical systems and a re-design and re-furbishing of the areas below deck. The work was completed with a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego uses her for a variety of dockside and at sea educational programs along with public adventure sails ranging from a half-day to more than a week. Her annual tour of the California coast each summer offers residents and visitors throughout the state an opportunity to enjoy the State’s Official Tall Ship.
Towards the end of the trip cannons are fired from the ship.
Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title.
Since her launching in San Diego the ship has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has become one of the most well known tall ships in America.
The Californian is a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence, which patrolled the coast of California enforcing federal law during the gold rush. The Revenue Cutter Service, along with four other federal maritime agencies, was consolidated into the United States Coast Guard in 1915.
The acquisition of the Californian by the Maritime Museum of San Diego in June 2002 was made possible by the Hughes and Sheila Potiker Family Foundation. In the winter and spring of 2003, she underwent a complete overhaul including a haul out, re-stepping the masts, replacing the standing rigging, new sails and mechanical systems and a re-design and re-furbishing of the areas below deck. The work was completed with a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego uses her for a variety of dockside and at sea educational programs along with public adventure sails ranging from a half-day to more than a week. Her annual tour of the California coast each summer offers residents and visitors throughout the state an opportunity to enjoy the State’s Official Tall Ship.
Towards the end of the trip cannons are fired from the ship.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
At San Diego SeaWorld , San Diego, CA
We decided to visit at morning and come by evening, so that we can cover lot of blocks in SeaWorld, but soon we realised that even one day is not enough for watching all the shows at SeaWorld. But our ticket is a two day multiple entry ticket so hope to go again once more.
We reached there at around 11 am , enough parking space is provided and there is a biometric finger print scanner at the entry. There was a small queue there but we spent only 10 minitues in the queue. The whole park is divided into several subsections.
We went to Sea Lion show and to Dolphin show first. Later we visited some aquariums and went to a resturant inside. Bye the time we completed all these it was dawn and we decided to go back. We plan to visit again in December and that time the start shamu show there. Its a whale show and its quite famous.
We reached there at around 11 am , enough parking space is provided and there is a biometric finger print scanner at the entry. There was a small queue there but we spent only 10 minitues in the queue. The whole park is divided into several subsections.
We went to Sea Lion show and to Dolphin show first. Later we visited some aquariums and went to a resturant inside. Bye the time we completed all these it was dawn and we decided to go back. We plan to visit again in December and that time the start shamu show there. Its a whale show and its quite famous.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
At SkyDiveSanDiego at Otay Lakes Road, San Diego , California , US
We started from here to Otay Lakes Road by around 10 am, and reached there by noon. The whole place is surrounded by mountains and is scenic. You have to sign several documents saying that the risk is only on your part , and they are not responsible in the event of an accident.
After a short training by the instructor , we waited for our turn. The jumps are done in several lots and ours was 12th lot. Each lot is having around 10 to 20 jump men including the instructors and camera man.
We could see skydivers coming to the ground after successful jump from the plane. The camera crew jumps along with you to take the photos and they reach early to the ground so that they can capture the video of the jumper coming in parachute. Tandem and Solo jumps are available. Less experienced can take the Tandem jump , where you will get assistance of the Instructor.
The aircraft will take you to a height of around 13000 feet above sea level. It is the scariest part to jump from the plane, rest is comparatively easy :) once you are in position then you will fall down at a speed of 120-150 miles per hour. After a 1 minute fall you will be deploying the parachute and you need to control the parachute, in a way so that you will land in the base station. Its one of the thrilling moments in life i ever had.
After a short training by the instructor , we waited for our turn. The jumps are done in several lots and ours was 12th lot. Each lot is having around 10 to 20 jump men including the instructors and camera man.
We could see skydivers coming to the ground after successful jump from the plane. The camera crew jumps along with you to take the photos and they reach early to the ground so that they can capture the video of the jumper coming in parachute. Tandem and Solo jumps are available. Less experienced can take the Tandem jump , where you will get assistance of the Instructor.
The aircraft will take you to a height of around 13000 feet above sea level. It is the scariest part to jump from the plane, rest is comparatively easy :) once you are in position then you will fall down at a speed of 120-150 miles per hour. After a 1 minute fall you will be deploying the parachute and you need to control the parachute, in a way so that you will land in the base station. Its one of the thrilling moments in life i ever had.
Monday, July 14, 2008
At San Diego , California , US
San Diego is a beach city at the south west tip of US. Its a small city in the western state of California.I Arrived in May 2008 to service my job. The city is having pleasent weather always. Terrain include beaches on one side surrounded by small hilly regions. The city hosts lot of tourist attractions like San Diego seaworld, Numerous beaches, San Diego zoo etc. Mexican culture is prevalent as its very near to Mexico.
San Diego, as San Diegans love to say, is America's finest city. It is the sixth largest city in the US and is blessed with wonderful sunny weather all the year round. It also has lots of pristine beaches, snowy mountains and arid deserts; all within driving distance.For more details about each attraction, please click on the links.
Attractions
Zoo
Wild Animal Park
Coronado Island
SeaWorld
Scripps Acquarium
Legoland
Palomar Observatory
Flower Fields
Beaches
Mission Beach
Pacific Beach
La Jolla Shores
Oceanside
Lakes
Lake Poway
Lake Dixon
Lake Hodges
Lake Morena
Piers
Crystal Pier
Oceanside Pier
Ocean Beach Pier
Camping
Lake Perris
Lake Cuyamaca
Mt Palomar
San Onofre
Fishing
Lake Poway
Oceanside Pier
Fishing at Sea
Freshwater Fishing
Parks
Balboa Park
Cabrillo Monument
Point Loma Lighthouse
Shelter Island
Military
Aerospace Museum
Airshow
Fleet Week
USS Midway
Misc
Outlet Malls
Casinos
Mt Soledad
Gliderport
Nearby Attractions
Julian
Temecula
Disneyland
Knottsberry Farm
Wineries
Hot Air Balloons
Raging Waters
Big Bear
City provides a traffic system called San Diego MTS. Also feeder services like coaster services also exists. There are sprinter train services to downtown area and the other regions . Due to high oil prices and due to health reasons you can find lot of people using bicycles now. Inorder to use the MTS system you need to know several things , otherwise it can be little funky to use those services. Once you are familiar its very easy to move around the city. Monthly bus passess also available at reasonable prices (64$).San Diego has almost all sports assosiated with Sea. I had found out common entertainment facilities everywhere in and around San Diego. There are facilites for ice skying , figure skating, ice hockey near the place where i have put up. The place i stay is very near to University of California , San Diego campus. The countries famous hospitals like Thronton , Scripps are located here. The place where i stay is called La Jolla (pronounced La Hoya) is little costly but one can afford to stay if money and time can be saved for commuting to work location.San Diego has lot of Technology as well as Bio tech companies. The company i work for Qualcomm is one among the leading companies stationed here. Qualcomm have a big campus with around 30 or more buildings.San Diego hosts citizens from lot of countries and all types of food items are available. All major banks and shopping malls have put there shops in and around San Diego. Wal Mart, Vons, Albertsons, Macys you name it San Diego does have all that like any other US city.You can see lot of Indian establishments near the Black Mountain Road region. Indian hotels are plenty and you can see lot of Indians and Chinese population in San Diego. There are malayalee assosisations functioning here sdmalayalees@yahoogroups.com and http://www.sdmalayalees.com/ are some of the resources. Also there is orkut community called San Diego Malayalees.
San Diego, as San Diegans love to say, is America's finest city. It is the sixth largest city in the US and is blessed with wonderful sunny weather all the year round. It also has lots of pristine beaches, snowy mountains and arid deserts; all within driving distance.For more details about each attraction, please click on the links.
Attractions
Zoo
Wild Animal Park
Coronado Island
SeaWorld
Scripps Acquarium
Legoland
Palomar Observatory
Flower Fields
Beaches
Mission Beach
Pacific Beach
La Jolla Shores
Oceanside
Lakes
Lake Poway
Lake Dixon
Lake Hodges
Lake Morena
Piers
Crystal Pier
Oceanside Pier
Ocean Beach Pier
Camping
Lake Perris
Lake Cuyamaca
Mt Palomar
San Onofre
Fishing
Lake Poway
Oceanside Pier
Fishing at Sea
Freshwater Fishing
Parks
Balboa Park
Cabrillo Monument
Point Loma Lighthouse
Shelter Island
Military
Aerospace Museum
Airshow
Fleet Week
USS Midway
Misc
Outlet Malls
Casinos
Mt Soledad
Gliderport
Nearby Attractions
Julian
Temecula
Disneyland
Knottsberry Farm
Wineries
Hot Air Balloons
Raging Waters
Big Bear
City provides a traffic system called San Diego MTS. Also feeder services like coaster services also exists. There are sprinter train services to downtown area and the other regions . Due to high oil prices and due to health reasons you can find lot of people using bicycles now. Inorder to use the MTS system you need to know several things , otherwise it can be little funky to use those services. Once you are familiar its very easy to move around the city. Monthly bus passess also available at reasonable prices (64$).San Diego has almost all sports assosiated with Sea. I had found out common entertainment facilities everywhere in and around San Diego. There are facilites for ice skying , figure skating, ice hockey near the place where i have put up. The place i stay is very near to University of California , San Diego campus. The countries famous hospitals like Thronton , Scripps are located here. The place where i stay is called La Jolla (pronounced La Hoya) is little costly but one can afford to stay if money and time can be saved for commuting to work location.San Diego has lot of Technology as well as Bio tech companies. The company i work for Qualcomm is one among the leading companies stationed here. Qualcomm have a big campus with around 30 or more buildings.San Diego hosts citizens from lot of countries and all types of food items are available. All major banks and shopping malls have put there shops in and around San Diego. Wal Mart, Vons, Albertsons, Macys you name it San Diego does have all that like any other US city.You can see lot of Indian establishments near the Black Mountain Road region. Indian hotels are plenty and you can see lot of Indians and Chinese population in San Diego. There are malayalee assosisations functioning here sdmalayalees@yahoogroups.com and http://www.sdmalayalees.com/ are some of the resources. Also there is orkut community called San Diego Malayalees.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
At San Diego International Airport , San Diego, California , US
I arrived San Diego after hearing about this six largest city of US a lot. The city is well known for its tourist credentials. San Diego was famous for the climate and pristine beaches. But as the flight took off from Atlanta and was nearing San Diego I couldn’t notice greenery. When I was peeping out thru the Aircraft window I could notice only desert like aerial view.But all my concerns where soon away as I crossed some mountain ranges. I could see thick clouds on one side of the Mountains and thru it I could see lush green fields and bright blue beaches.
Nearby San Diego airport , I could see several other airports. Its not a very big airport, but still all facilities are arranged. The baggage collection is in the ground floor and the arrival hall is in the first floor. A taxi stand is just in front of the San Diego airport. I felt internal space is less in San Diego airport and gives a little crowded look since there are no Big hall like structure.
Nearby San Diego airport , I could see several other airports. Its not a very big airport, but still all facilities are arranged. The baggage collection is in the ground floor and the arrival hall is in the first floor. A taxi stand is just in front of the San Diego airport. I felt internal space is less in San Diego airport and gives a little crowded look since there are no Big hall like structure.
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