On your tour, you will see several of the city’s highlights, including the Santa Fe Depot, an elegant railroad station built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.Visit one of the city’s most elegant hotels – The US Grant Hotel, a building of Art Deco glamour that has welcomed guests for over 100 years. Famed as a Prohibition-era speakeasy, the lobby is adorned with Empire-era furnishings that reflect the style of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., who built the 11-story hotel in 1910 to honor his father, the nation’s 18th president. Next, the Gaslamp Quarter, pass by a buzzing collection of tequila bars, taco restaurants and funk boutiques forms the urban playground of the city. Next, pass by Petco Park, the sporting home of the San Diego Padres, and see Seaport – a picturesque century-old harbor-side. Your private guided tour ends at the USS Midway Museum, where you will part ways with your guide and use the admission tickets included for you to explore independently.
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Relish the buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter where a lively string of eateries, cafés and bars beg exploration. See the century-old US Grant Hotel, a historic luxury hotel built in 1910 that boasts stunning architecture. Explore Seaport Village and enjoy beautiful views of San Diego Bay. Snap a photo at the Unconditional Surrender Statue, the famous statue featuring a sailor kissing a nurse which marked the end of WWII. Benefit from entrance tickets to the USS Midway included
Your guide will meet you in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art.