Petco Park Tours

Most people are aware that Petco Park is the home of the San Diego Padre Major League Baseball team. The stadium saw it`s first regular season game on April 8, 2004. The stadium was completed at a cost of $450 million and has helped to revitalize downtown San Diego. The location of the stadium affords views of the San Diego bayfront including the Coronado Bay Bridge and the San Diego Convention Center. The tours run nearly every day and the cost is minimal. This is a great way to find out more about the stadium, the Padres and get a chance to go behind the scenes, in the dugout and on the playing field. If you are a baseball fan, you should put this on your list when you are in downtown San Diego. Enjoy!
For more information see http://www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com/

Libraries

We usually try to write about somewhere that is fun or interesting as a weekend destination. Last weekend was one of those stay inside weekends, so we thought that we would mention the fantastic library system in San Diego. Libraries are a fun place to get `FREE` information. We are lucky to have two library systems here. We have a library system run by the County of San Diego and another run by the City of San Diego. They each have over 30 branches and continue to be updated with new facilities and materials. Benjamin Franklin in his wildest dreams could not have imagined such fine facilities. The branches are clean and well stocked with lots of reading and listening materials. Some have said that libraries are a thing of the past due in part to the internet. We think that they are still a great way to enjoy books, audio books, music CDs and movies. If you have not been to a libray recently, you may be surprised. Enjoy!
For more information see http://www.sdcl.org/ (county libray) or www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ (city library)

America`s Cup San Diego

The America`s Cup World Series San Diego is taking place November 12-20, 2011. This is a unique opportunity to see the fastest yachts in the world racing on San Diego Bay. The America`s Cup trophy was first won by America in 1851 by the schooner America. At that time the trophy was called the `One Hundred Guinea Cup`. The trophy was renamed when the America won the race against what was thought to be a much superior English team. The trophy is said to be the oldest in international sport. If you get a chance go down to San Diego Bay for this event. One of the best spots to view the event is at the foot of Broadway or on the USS Midway Museum. Enjoy!
For more information see www.americascup.com/sandiego or http://www.midway.org/

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

The Stephen Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego in La Jolla is a great place to learn about the ocean. The aquariums and other exhibits are well designed for both children and adults. There is always something new and the view from here is spectacular. There are lots of aquariums with specimens from the tropics to the cold northern waters. Besides the many smaller aquariums there is a huge aquarium and a large interactive tidepool. The admission is reasonable and there are memberships for those that would like to visit more often. Parking is free and plentiful and food and beverages are available. Each summer the third Wednesday of the month is reserved for adults only and they have a charity concert sponsored by KPRI a local radio station. The entertainers are top names and the sunset is something to remember. Enjoy!
For more information see http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/ and www.kprifm.com/pages/green_flash