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San Francisco, California, a city renowned for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and diverse cultural landscape, hides a lush secret in its heart—an urban oasis known as Yerba Buena Gardens. Nestled in the vibrant Yerba Buena neighborhood, this hidden gem provides a sanctuary of tranquility amid the bustling…
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The White Swan Inn, nestled in the heart of San Francisco, stands as a charming boutique hotel that blends Victorian elegance with modern comforts. Originally constructed in 1900, this historic inn has been meticulously restored to capture the essence of a bygone era. The inn’s facade, adorned with intricate woodwork…
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The Spreckels Organ Pavilion is one of the most unique attractions inside the Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It is a historic outdoor music venue. It is home to one of the largest outdoor pipe organs in the world, the Spreckels Organ, which was built in 1914 for the…
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Are cannibals real? The Cannibals Museum in San Diego, California is part of the bigger Museum of Man. Since the word “Cannibals” intrigued me, I paid for the extra museum fee (which you will be asked when you pay for the entrance to the Museum of Man). My expectations were…
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There is no denying that the San Diego Museum of Art is a gem inside Balboa Park. There is no denying as well that the Timken Museum of Art in Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama is a little shining jewel on its own. In fact, I found rare collections at…
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There seems to be more people interested in taking photos of the Kissing Statue than the ships at the Maritime Museum in San Diego. I cannot blame them. The Kissing Statue is indeed an eye-catcher for anyone taking a stroll along San Diego’s seaport. The giant statue was sculpted by…
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Look at the image below. These are the 11 historic ships that you would see and explore if you visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego in California. 1. Star of India The oldest active merchant sailing Ship in the world began her life November 14, 1863. Her first voyages…
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Immediately after I checked in at my hotel, I went to see the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego, California. The aircraft carrier was only a 20-minute walk from the Gaslamp Quarter where my hotel was located. Walking in San Diego was not bad at all. In fact, I…
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