San Diego Extended Stay

Day 1 : Fly to California

We arrive in sunny southern California for the first of seven nights at the Embassy Suites by Hilton-San Diego Bay Downtown, near San Diego’s waterfront. Beautifully furnished suites, great services, wonderful amenities and a location near the harbor make for a most relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our hotel is also located down the street from Seaport Village, a beautiful bayside shopping center with over 40 distinct shops, numerous eateries and live entertainment.

Day 2 : San Diego

A cooked-to-order breakfast is included each morning in the Embassy Suites’ atrium. A local guide joins us to explore the city. We drive by Petco Park, the home of the Padres baseball club, tour San Diego’s distinct neighborhoods and visit the historic Gaslamp Quarter. An included lunch at Peohe’s Restaurant on Coronado Island features a tropical interior with waterfalls and breathtaking views. Following lunch, we board a ferry for a delightful crossing of the San Diego Bay before returning to our hotel for a relaxing evening.

Day 3 : San Diego Harbor

Today we board an excursion boat and set our sails for relaxation on a narrated cruise of San Diego Harbor. Experience marvelous views of the San Diego skyline, colorful pleasure boats and stoic U.S. Navy ships as we sail one of the best natural harbors in North America. Lunch is included in Old Town, the first permanent Spanish settlement in California, and home to several cultural and historic sites. Following lunch, browse and shop in the area’s charming adobe and wooden buildings.

Day 4 : San Diego Zoo

Discover your adventurous side today at the San Diego Zoo, one of the largest, most progressive zoos in the world with over 660 species and more than 3,700 animals. The park’s Skyfari® Aerial Tram, double-decker buses and moving walk¬ways make seeing koalas, giraffes, lions and other exotic animals a breeze. One of the zoo’s most famous exhibits is Panda Canyon, where we get up-close views of these unique bears.

Day 5 : USS Midway Museum

This morning we visit the USS Midway Museum. Spend time exploring this floating city and learn about the 225,000 sailors who have served on this vessel through the 60+ exhibits that bring the ship’s history to life. The afternoon is at your leisure. You may choose to stroll the embarcadero, take a trolley tour, visit San Diego Sea World or Safari Park, which houses a large array of wild animals from continents all over the world.

Day 6 : Balboa Park

Arguably one of the most famous locations in San Diego is Balboa Park. The nation’s largest urban cultural park, many of Balboa Park’s buildings were built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition. The park is home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo. Your one-day pass provides admission to visit up to four museums including the Air & Space Museum, Natural History Museum, Museum of Art, Model Railroad Museum and the Fleet Science Center. Later we enjoy dinner at the Harbor House, an excellent bayside steak and seafood restaurant.

Day 7 : The Museum of Making Music

This morning we visit The Museum of Making Music, which showcases and celebrates the music products industry. On permanent display are hundreds of vintage instruments, audio and video clips, and a vibrant interactive area. Organized chronologically, each gallery features historic milestones, popular music and instruments of those eras. Lunch is included before a Broadway style musical performance at the Lawrence Welk Dinner Theatre in Escondido.

Day 8 : Bid Farewell

We depart for the airport and our flight homeward.