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by TourGuideTimInformation for Visitors to Qualcomm Stadium San Diego
Location: Mission Valley (7 Miles / 15 Minutes Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Game Times:
NFL Football: Fall Sundays at 1:25PM:
College Football: Saturday, August 30; Time TBD: Northern Arizona vs. San Diego State University
Cost: Varies.
Features: Learn what to expect, see, and do in and around Qualcomm Stadium San Diego.
California Surf Museum
Location: Oceanside (38 Miles / 40 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)
Open Daily: 10AM – 4PM. (8PM on Thursdays)
Cost: $5 ($3 for Students, Military, and Seniors 62+; Free for kids)
Features: State of California Surf Museum covering the History of Surfing in California; Skateboarding Memorabilia
San Diego Padres Baseball at Petco Park
Location: Downtown San Diego (East Village)
Game Times: Generally, Evening Games Start at 7:05PM and Sunday Games Start at 1:05PM (More Details Below)
Cost: Game Tickets Start at $5.
Features: One of the Top Pitching Teams in Baseball; Best Seats in Baseball; Central Location for Restaurants and Nightlife; Behind the Scenes Tours.
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
Location: Balboa Park (3 Miles Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Open Daily: 10AM – 4:30PM
Cost: $8 ($4 for Kids ages 7-17 and $6 for Seniors)
Features: Nation’s Largest Sports Museum; Interactive Exhibits; Hall of Fame; Covers a Broad Range of Sports; Many one-of-a-kind Trophies on Display.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Where is it: Torrey Pines (15 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)
Pro Shop Hours: Year-Round; Dawn – Dusk
Golf Course Rates: Play on the Torrey Pines North Course ranges from $24 – $50 for City of San Diego Residents and $60 – $125 for Non-Residents. Play on the Torrey Pines South Course ranges from $37 – $76 for Residents and $110 – $229 for Non-Residents.
Things to Do & See: Play golf on seaside cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which hosts the Annual PGA Farmers Insurance Open (formerly the Buick) and hosted the 2008 U.S. Open; Pick up souvenirs from the large Torrey Pines Pro Shop; Visit the Golf Course as part of my Coastal San Diego Tour.
San Diego Chargers Football at Qualcomm Stadium
Location: Mission Valley (7 Miles / 15 Minutes Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Game Times: Generally Sundays from September to December at 1:15PM (More Details Below)
Cost: Game Tickets Start at $54. Parking Starts at $25. There are Several Transit Options Including the San Diego Trolley.
Features: One of the Top Teams in the NFL with an Explosive Offense and Marquee Players.
Del Mar Horse Races
Location: Del Mar (22 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)
When are the Races? Wednesdays to Sundays from July 17, 2014 to September 3, 2014 and from November 7, 2014 to November 30, 2014. Generally runs 2PM – 6PM. Starts 4PM on Fridays.
Cost: Several options starting at $6. Parking is $10.
Features: One of the Top Horse Racetracks in the Country; Several Stakes Races; Place to See and Be Seen; Free Friday Concerts
San Diego Magazines
San Diego Magazine was the first city-focused lifestyle magazine in the country. Since its start in 1948, the magazine has continued to prosper as the most popular San Diego lifestyle magazine. However, there are now several San Diego lifestyle magazines published on a monthly basis. Each has a different focus which is described below.
United States Olympic Training Center Tours
Location: Chula Vista (20 Miles / 25 Minutes Southeast of Downtown San Diego)
Open Daily: 9AM – 5PM; Guided Tours take place 11AM on Saturdays
Cost: Free
Features: Tour the Only Year-Round U.S. Olympic Training Center