Free Museums in North Park

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Free Museums in North Park

USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
4.8 (31267 ratings)4.5 (22678 ratings)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Maritime museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Nothing smacks of U.S. military might better than a Navy aircraft carrier. The USS. Midway, anchored at the embarcadero, is the most visited floating museum in the world. Commissioned a week after the end of World War II, the USS Midway embarked on an unprecedented 47-year odyssey that ended after Midway served as the Persian Gulf flagship in Desert Storm."
The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
4.6 (1368 ratings)4 (258 ratings)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
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"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"Old Town State Park enables visitors to travel back in time and experience life during San Diego’s Mexican and early American period between 1821 and 1872. Visit restored and recreated historic buildings where you can view exhibits featuring a wide range of artifacts. Costumed interpreters relay fascinating stories and little-known facts about the rich culture of San Diego."
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum
4.6 (1971 ratings)4 (174 ratings)
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"The Children’s Museum is an environmentally sustainable building that provides a dynamic, playful public space and community center for children and families – a place to experience exciting art exhibitions, hands-on studio projects, performances, birthday parties, in-depth classes, camps and educational programs. Across the street from the new building is a beautiful park, extending the museum visit outdoors with space for running, climbing, family picnics and a view of the trains and trolleys going by."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"If you’re reading this, you probably have kids and know how valuable a good children’s museum can be. The New Children’s Museum in San Diego is no exception. This new model of museum was designed to stimulate imagination, creativity, and critical thinking in children and families — something all parents can agree is important."
Mentioned by TravelMamas.com
15 Best San Diego Attractions for Kids | Family Activities in San Diego
"With 17 museums at Balboa Park, it’s easy to miss this fun spot for children in the heart of San Diego’s downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Some areas of The New Children’s Museum are age-specific, like Sketch Aquarium for ages 2+ and Reconnecting to Home for ages 6+. Meanwhile, other spaces engage children across age groups."
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Art museumMuseumsArt galleryMovie theater
Mentioned by TheTopTours
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"Another Balboa park museum, the Museum of Photographic Arts, is a world-class site with an extensive collection of films, photographs, and videos. The museum was opened in 1983 and is one of the three museums which are specifically dedicated to the collection and preservation of photography in the United States. It is home to spacious galleries and state-of-the-art 228 seat theatre exhibiting work from some of the world-renowned photographers and cinematographers, including work by Yosuke Yamahata, the entire Nagasaki Journey: The Photographs of Yosuke Yamahata and an extensive collection from filmmaker Lou Stoumen’s estate."
Mentioned by PMCAOnline
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts, also known as (MOPA) is also located in Balboa Park. Founded in 1974, this museum represents one of the three museums in the US whose main focus is only the preservation and collection of photography. The main mission of this museum is to educate and inspire its visitors."
Fleet Science Center
Fleet Science Center
4.5 (2604 ratings)4 (300 ratings)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays.
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Science museumMuseumsIMAX theaterChildren's MuseumsObservatories & Planetariums
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"A planetarium and interactive science museum, the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park was a trailblazer when it opened in 1973. Younger children will get the most out of the self-guided permanent exhibitions where they can explore outer space, learn the ins and outs of San Diego’s water system and discover the unseen world of nanotechnology. For toddlers the Little Learners’ Lab is a play zone with varying shapes and textures, while the Ball Wall has a little world of shoots, tracks and moving objects."
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Address: 1875 El Prado, San Diego, California 92101Timings: 7pm - 10pmTickets: USD 14.95 - USD 19.95. Nothing compliments nightlife in San Diego like stargazing at Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park, which hosts 2 planetarium shows on the first Wednesday of each month. One of Fleet’s astronomers narrates the program and both programs in a day feature different hour-long topics like black holes, neutron stars, tidal forces, planets, gravitational waves and often the Milky Way galaxy."
Old Town Model Railroad Depot
Old Town Model Railroad Depot
4.8 (342 ratings)5 (148 ratings)
2415 San Diego Ave Suite 107, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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First San Diego Courthouse
First San Diego Courthouse
4.7 (7 ratings)4 (12 ratings)
2733 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Historical place museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"The First San Diego Courthouse, rebuilt in 1992, was originally the town hall. Constructed by the Mormon Battalion, the first brick building in San Diego became the courthouse when the city was incorporated in 1850. It also served as a school, church and polling place."
Wells Fargo Museum
Wells Fargo Museum
4.5 (96 ratings)4 (49 ratings)
2733 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"The Wells Fargo Museum, located inside the Colorado House, features one of the company’s original 1867 Concord stagecoaches. The recreated and historically-furnished former hotel also houses actual historic telegraph machines and a variety of other memorabilia related to the banking and transportation company. Photo Courtesy of Historic Old Town Community Foundation"
House of Pacific Relations - Hall of Nations
House of Pacific Relations - Hall of Nations
4.6 (91 ratings)4 (22 ratings)
Hosts to outdoor concerts & food fairs, these cozy cottages share the traditions of diverse nations.
2191 Pan American Rd W, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages showcases the traditions of 34 national groups, some of which have their own cottages (build originally for the 1935 Exposition). The goal is to promote multicultural understanding through exhibits and programming. (Location: Balboa Park)"
Lux Art Institute
Lux Art Institute
4.7 (15 ratings)4 (8 ratings)
Museum & working studio with modern works in various media by internationally recognized artists.
1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
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Best Nightlife in North Park

Basic Bar & Pizza
Basic Bar & Pizza
4.5 (1500 ratings)
Bustling modern loft space featuring gourmet thin-crust pies served alongside a variety of beers.
410 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Tivoli Bar and Grill
Tivoli Bar and Grill
4.4 (620 ratings)
Long-standing haunt serving basic beers & bar bites in welcoming, unpretentious digs.
505 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Bar & grillPubSports bar
Mentioned by San Diego 3 days itinerary
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"Before you start exploring, you may want to grab a quick bite at Tivoli Bar & Grill (see below). Afterwards, take yourself to the south east corner of the Gaslamp area and locate Petco Park (it’s kind of hard to miss). This giant baseball stadium is home to the San Diego Padres and, baseball fan or not (I’m not), is a pretty spectacular sight. If you’re in San Diego during the baseball season, tickets are affordable and make for a great night out."
Las Hadas Bar and Grill
Las Hadas Bar and Grill
4.5 (822 ratings)
Cheerful Mexican option featuring a seafood-centric menu, handmade margaritas & happy-hour deals.
558 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Mexican restaurantBarGluten-free restaurant

Best Fine Dining in North Park

Old City Hall
Old City Hall
3.8 (380 ratings)
Buzzy nightclub setting serves up innovative food mashups & drinks from lunch till late night.
672 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantDance hallFine dining restaurantLounge
The WineSellar & Brasserie
The WineSellar & Brasserie
4.6 (171 ratings)
Quaint wine shop offers tastings, plus inspired French fare in an intimate upstairs eatery.
9550 Waples St #115, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
French restaurantBarBar & grillEvent venueFine dining restaurantBrasserieWine barWine storage facilityWine storeWine wholesaler and importer
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Intimate and classic, this French-inspired eatery highlights seasonal ingredients in a contemporary setting. Recognized as a leading authority on fine wine, the founder of the Wine..."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"For fine wine and classic bites, The WineSellar & Brasserie is the place to go in San Diego. Peruse The WineSellar's shelves for a gem of a bottle or two and try a few sips from a ..."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Consistently ranked among OpenTable’s Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie is also one of the most famous restaurants in San Diego. Established in 1988, The WineSellar and Brass"
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
4.7 (1106 ratings)
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
789 W Harbor Dr Suite 158, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Seafood restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantJazz clubLoungeNew American restaurantOyster bar restaurantSteak house
Mentioned by 10Best
10 Best Romantic Restaurants in San Diego
"This Eddie V's location in the revitalized police headquarters is a big one. Occupying the space of the former courthouse, it sports a two-level interior including mixed woods, glass accents, a 20-foot wine wall, three private dining areas and a V Lounge with live jazz daily. The vibe is of an elegant steakhouse or supper club and a meal here is a splurge that very few people complain about."
Mentioned by San Diego Union-Tribune
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"High-walled, sapphire-blue velvet booths, at tables 112 or 122, form a protective cocoon for you and your sweetie, while smooth-as-silk live jazz from the lounge drowns out the rest of the world. The Headquarters, 789 W. Harbor Drive, downtown San Diego."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
Seafood in San Diego
"If you’re looking for a full-on, fine dining experience with elegant ambiance and sublime seafood, Eddie V’s is at your service."

Top Best French Restaurants in North Park

Mimi's Cafe
Mimi's Cafe
4.3 (1295 ratings)
Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.
5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
BistroBakeryBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCatererFrench restaurantTakeout RestaurantWine bar
Zinqué - San Diego
Zinqué - San Diego
4.4 (207 ratings)
2101 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
French restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCocktail barCoffee shopEuropean restaurantLunch restaurantWine bar
Cafe Chloe
Cafe Chloe
4.4 (230 ratings)
Cozy spot dishes up French bistro classics with a local spin in cheerful, Parisian-inspired digs.
721 Ninth Ave #6481, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
French restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Café Chloe is the first European-inspired restaurant in San Diego. Located in the East Village, this cosy café features classic French food in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere where diners can linger over a tasty brunch seven days a week. Add on a coffee, tea, or cocktail for a full brunch experience at this delightful spot."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near North Park

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