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MainTour Hawaiian Island Getaway
One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces, miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.

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Harbor Island Sheraton
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101;
Situated at the water's edge on spectacular San Diego Bay, the Harbor Island Sheraton Resort & Marina offers scenic viewing of the bay and the downtown city skyline. It is located on Harbor Island, which is very close to both Shelter Island, Downtown San Diego and Lindburgh Field. Spread across two distinctive towers on beautiful San Diego Bay, our 1,044 guest rooms and suites are filled with fine comforts and conveniences. All guest rooms feature the new Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, private balcony or patio.

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Humphrey's Half Moon Inn
2303 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106;
Located bayside on Shelter Island
Complemented by arching palms and gentle ponds are Humphreys 182 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Many of the accommodations offer patios or balconies with stunning views of our private marine, picturesque San Diego Bay or the dramatic city skyline. All of the amenities that you would find at a luxury resort are offered at the Humphreys Resort on Shelter Island.

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San Diego West Broadway Westin Resort
400 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101;
Location: Midway between downtown and the waterfront

The Westin San Diego's spectacular crystalline design is a signature landmark in the city skyline. The sophisticated urban setting begins with the 100-foot high lobby atrium, creating a magnificent sense of arrival. The 25 floors of guest rooms feature panoramic views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, and the downtown cityscape.

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San Diego Airport Days Inn Near Embarcadero / Little Italy / Harbor / Downtown
1919 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101;
This 5-sunburst hotel is located in the Little Italy part of San Diego only one block from the harbor. All guestrooms come with Microwave and Refrigerator, Premium Satellite Television with 3 HBOs. There is a Heated Outdoor Pool, Free High Speed Internet, Coin Laundry Facility, Business Center, Airport/Cruise/Train Shuttle, Fax and Copier Service.

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San Diego Downtown 500 West Hotel
500 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101;
Located between Downtown and the Harborfront
500 WEST is an urban, European-style hotel with 260 contemporary guestrooms, fitness center and cafe. Located in a national registered historic landmark building, 500 WEST is situated in the heart of downtown San Diego. Adjacent to the San Diego Bay, 500 WEST is just steps from Little Italy, the historic Gaslamp entertainment district, Horton Plaza shopping, Seaport Village and the cruise ship terminal. As guests walk through the doors they are greeted with a sense of synergy and the feeling they have found a true inner city retreat. The hotel living room style lobby is tastefully appointed with contemporary furnishings and is an ideal place for casual conversations.

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San Diego Harborfront Embassy Suites Hotel
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101;
Located on Harborfront Near Downtown and Seaport Village
Featuring 337 luxurious and stylish two-room guestsuites across the street from Seaport Village. For the convenience of our guests we offer complimentary transportation to the San Diego International Airport and to the San Diego Amtrak Station. Guests who choose to stay at this ideal San Diego California vacation hotel can experience some of the best San Diego tourist attractions, local attractions, and hotspots. This hotel is walking distance from the San Diego Convention Center.

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Torrey Pines Hilton Resort
The four diamond Torrey Pines Hilton Resort is located atop the bluffs of La Jolla overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean.

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USS Midway CV-41 -
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101; 619.541.9600 Museum Website;
Open Daily : 10AM-5PM (Exc: Christmas and Thanksgiving);
The USS Midway was the longest-serving carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. Today she has embarked as a museum, tribute and education center. This museum features over 28 exhibits and excess to many important areas of this great warship. Midway is available for a variety of military ceremonies including reenlistments, retirements, change of commands, promotions, pinnings, and commissionings.

San Diego Airport Days Inn Near Embarcadero / Little Italy / Harbor / Downtown
This 5-sunburst hotel is located in the Little Italy part of San Diego only one block from the harbor. All guestrooms come with Microwave and Refrigerator, Premium Satellite Television.

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Gaslamp Quarter Marriott Resort
Marriotts newest resort in San Diego is this stylish San Diego Gaslamp Quarter property. Ideally located with 306 elegantly appointed guestrooms & suites featuring luxurious bedding, state-of-the-art technology, flat-screen televisions, & High-Speed Wireless Internet access throughout the hotel.

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The Maritime Museum
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101; 619-234-9153; Museum Website;
The Maritime Museum of San Diego features one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, including; the world’s oldest active ship Star of India.


The Star of India - Historic 1863 three-masted vessel sailing ship that has completed many Historical attraction and floating marine museum. Summer features outdoor movies on-deck.
Berkeley> - an 1898 steam ferryboat that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay.
Californian - was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay.
Medea - Steam yacht built in 1904 for a scottish tycoon.
HMS Surprise - The ship used in the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World found a permanent home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. The HMS Surprise is a magnificent replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate.
Submarine B-39 - one of the largest conventionally powered submarines ever built for the Russian Navy.

California Whale Watching Tours : Jan-Mar
From January through March, some 28,000 Pacific Gray Whales make their annual migration up along the coast to their summer Alaska feeding grounds. During the summer Blue and Humpback Whales also come to visit the local waters delighting visitors with upclose encounters.

Hornblower Yachts
1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101; 619-686-8700; Cruise Website;
Location: Harborfront next to Broadway Pier.
Hornblower is best known for its stylish yachts serving a three-course dinner or brunch cooked fresh on board by an expert chef while on a two hour cruise of San Diego Harbor. Especially popular for a romantic datenite or special event. Other venues include special holiday cruise, parade of lights, fireworks, full moon, private charters and weddings.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
1050 North Harbor Drive San Diego, California 92101; 1-800-44-CRUISE; Cruise Website;
Location: Harborfront next to Broadway Pier.
San Diego’s Oldest & Most Established Tour Company has been cruising San Diego Bay since 1915. Enjoy two and a half hours cruising aboard one of their fine dining vessels, featuring 25 scenic miles of San Diego's magnificent skyline. Cruise Venues : Dinner, Private Charters, Whale Watching, Wedding, Special Events, Charters - Operates over nine vessels including luxury yachts.
Whale Watching Cruise - 3-Hour Tour Dec-Mar - Fully narrated, this three hour adventure allows close-up views of the mammoth California Gray Whale. Don't miss the chance to see these barnacled giants as they travel along their 7,000 mile journey between Alaska and Mexico.Trips begin December 26 and run through the end of March.

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US Navy Ship Tours
Because of the War on Terrorism, the schedule of US and Foreign Navy warships available for public tour at the embarcadero has been significantly reduced. Your only opportunity might be just the festivities associated with Fleet Week which coincides with Navy Day (Oct 12th). Call 619-532-1430 for ship names / types and tour times.

Fleetweek San Diego [Sept/Oct]
Special events include the Miramar Air Show, Navy Ship Parade, Ship Tours, Air Race, Coronado Speed Race, golf tournaments and the MCRD Boot Camp Challenge. Featuring a lot of demonstrations of the latest advancements in air, land and naval warfare units. There will also be over 200 hands-on static display exhibits where the general public can see civilian and military aviation technology up close.

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights [Dec - 1st/2nd Sunday - 5-9PM]
Free Admission; (619) 224-2240; Parade Website;
For over 30 years, this has been a favorite San Diego tradition sponsored by the Port of San Diego. Choose a viewing area from nearby waterfront parks, restaurants, hotels and harbor cruises and watch brilliantly decorated boats sail across the harbor forming a garland of lights. Starts with fireworks display at 5:30PM;

San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade [Dec / Holiday Bowl]>
4th Thursday in December; Parade Website;
The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2007 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union, a Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Production. Parade festivities will begin in the television area with the finals of the annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and the Bumble Bee Foods 5K. After the parade, activity will continue on at the Broadway Pier with games, entertainment at the annual Amtrak Family Festival.
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals - Wiener Dog Racing Series
Bumble Bee Foods 5K - 5K Foot race - The race begins on the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash St. and finishes near Tuna Harbor Park. Athletes will run past 100,000 spectators. Runners, families and spectators can watch the remainder of the parade that features colorful floats, bands and huge inflatable characters.

San Diego Embarcadero Area Restaurants
Featuring fine dining overlooking San Diego's harborfront.
Anthony's Fish Grotto on the Bay - From fresh seasonal catches to our famous fish & chips, Anthony’s has been serving San Diegans and visitors to America’s finest city their favorite seafood specialties for more than sixty years.
Filippi's Pizza Grotto - Over 50 years of traditional family recipes.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and award winning wine list, this is a steakhouse to which others aspire.
The Downtown Fish Market - The Fish Market is casual dining amidst the many moving parts of a bustling seafood house and include a bar and lounge area, full-service oyster bar with counter seating, retail seafood market, and mesquite wood broilers.
Rainwater's Restaurant on Kettner - Steak and seafood.

San Diego Seaport Village
Featuring upscale outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment plaza on the harborfront located just between the Embarcadero and the Convention Center.