San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour
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Experience the city's rich maritime heritage with our San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour, including a visit to the historic USS Midway Museum. Discover San Diego's naval legacy, starting from its origins in 1759 with the Presidio Military Fort in Old Town. Learn how the city's strategic port evolved, from the arrival of the Great White Fleet in 1908 to the establishment of naval bases on Coronado Island. Along the way, enjoy sights like the Coronado Bridge, the USS San Diego Memorial, the iconic Victory Kiss sculpture, the “National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military” statues, and more. Conclude your tour aboard the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, and relive its storied past from WWII through the Cold War. It's the perfect way to wrap up your unforgettable journey through San Diego's waterfront and military history!
Departure Point
- Please meet your guide on the walkway just outside of the Malibu Farm restaurant. Your guide will be wearing a blue ExperienceFirst shirt or holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst” on it.
- This tour ends at the USS Midway.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: San Diego Convention Center111 W Harbor Dr, , San Diego, CaliforniaAdmire this striking building with its row of Teflon-covered “sails” that face the bay. The convention center is a leader in building sustainability.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Coronado BridgeState Route 75, San Diego, CaliforniaSee the bridge as you learn how it was built and the importance of Coronado Island.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Seaport Village849 W Harbor Dr, Downtown, San Diego, CaliforniaVisit this mixed-use space with restaurants and shopping areas along the bay.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Tuna Harbor Dockside Market598 Harbor Ln, Seaport Village, San Diego, CaliforniaPart of the city’s historic coal wharf, the harbor served as an important naval fleet landing site until the mid-20th century.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: U.S.S. San Diego MemorialHarbor Drive & G Street, San Diego, CaliforniaHonor the distinguished service of the USS San Diego and its crew at this World War II memorial.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Public Art "Embracing Peace"Tuna Lane, San Diego, CaliforniaOfficially titled “Embracing Peace,” this statue depicts the famous photograph in Times Square of a sailor embracing a woman following the surrender of Japan after WWII.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: A National Salute to Bob Hope & the MilitaryTuna Harbor Park, The Embarcadero, San Diego, CaliforniaThese bronze figures show service members in military uniforms authentic to the various eras of Bob Hope’s career.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Top Gun StreetTop Gun Street, San Diego, CA 92121Learn how and where the hit movie “Top Gun” was filmed in and around San Diego.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: USS Midway Museum910 N Harbor Drive, , San Diego, CaliforniaNamed after the Battle of Midway, which took place in June 1942 and was a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II, this ship is permanently docked in San Diego. Get tips from your guide on how to make the most of your visit here before entering with your included ticket.Duration: 2 hoursAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walking tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. The USS Midway is accessible to 60% of the attraction.
- Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
- Entrance ticket to the USS Midway Museum
- Walking tour of the scenic San Diego waterfront
- Experienced local guide
- Lunch (can be purchased on the USS Midway)
Experience the city's rich maritime heritage with our San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour, including a visit to the historic USS Midway Museum. Discover San Diego's naval legacy, starting from its origins in 1759 with the Presidio Military Fort in Old Town. Learn how the city's strategic port evolved, from the arrival of the Great White Fleet in 1908 to the establishment of naval bases on Coronado Island. Along the way, enjoy sights like the Coronado Bridge, the USS San Diego Memorial, the iconic Victory Kiss sculpture, the “National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military” statues, and more. Conclude your tour aboard the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, and relive its storied past from WWII through the Cold War. It's the perfect way to wrap up your unforgettable journey through San Diego's waterfront and military history!
Departure Point
- Please meet your guide on the walkway just outside of the Malibu Farm restaurant. Your guide will be wearing a blue ExperienceFirst shirt or holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst” on it.
- This tour ends at the USS Midway.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: San Diego Convention Center111 W Harbor Dr, , San Diego, CaliforniaAdmire this striking building with its row of Teflon-covered “sails” that face the bay. The convention center is a leader in building sustainability.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Coronado BridgeState Route 75, San Diego, CaliforniaSee the bridge as you learn how it was built and the importance of Coronado Island.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Seaport Village849 W Harbor Dr, Downtown, San Diego, CaliforniaVisit this mixed-use space with restaurants and shopping areas along the bay.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Tuna Harbor Dockside Market598 Harbor Ln, Seaport Village, San Diego, CaliforniaPart of the city’s historic coal wharf, the harbor served as an important naval fleet landing site until the mid-20th century.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: U.S.S. San Diego MemorialHarbor Drive & G Street, San Diego, CaliforniaHonor the distinguished service of the USS San Diego and its crew at this World War II memorial.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Public Art "Embracing Peace"Tuna Lane, San Diego, CaliforniaOfficially titled “Embracing Peace,” this statue depicts the famous photograph in Times Square of a sailor embracing a woman following the surrender of Japan after WWII.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: A National Salute to Bob Hope & the MilitaryTuna Harbor Park, The Embarcadero, San Diego, CaliforniaThese bronze figures show service members in military uniforms authentic to the various eras of Bob Hope’s career.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Top Gun StreetTop Gun Street, San Diego, CA 92121Learn how and where the hit movie “Top Gun” was filmed in and around San Diego.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: USS Midway Museum910 N Harbor Drive, , San Diego, CaliforniaNamed after the Battle of Midway, which took place in June 1942 and was a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II, this ship is permanently docked in San Diego. Get tips from your guide on how to make the most of your visit here before entering with your included ticket.Duration: 2 hoursAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walking tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. The USS Midway is accessible to 60% of the attraction.
- Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
- Entrance ticket to the USS Midway Museum
- Walking tour of the scenic San Diego waterfront
- Experienced local guide
- Lunch (can be purchased on the USS Midway)
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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