San Diego (continued)

USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, seeing action from World War II through Operation Desert Storm. The ship has been converted to a museum, showcasing the history of naval aviation. Prices are $20/adults ($18 online), $17/ages 62+ ($15 online), $15/ages 13-17 or students with ID ($13 online), $10/retired military with valid ID ($8 online), and $10/ages 6–12 ($8 online). Active-duty military with valid ID and kids 5 and under are free. Address: 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Phone: 619-544-9600. 

The Cabrillo National Monument celebrates the 1542 landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo on the land that became San Diego. The monument was dedicated in 1913 and includes the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and a visitor’s center with historical displays and a gift shop/bookstore. The monument offers gorgeous views of the city of San Diego as well as the San Diego Bay, Coronado, and Naval Air Station North Island. On the sea side of the Point, gray whales can be seen migrating off the coast during the winter time and there is also a small stretch of rocky coastline and tide pools that can be seen during low tide. The entrance fee for the park is $10 per car, $7 if you are on a motorcycle, $5 per walker or cyclist, and that is good for 7 days of access to the park! An excellent bargain for some fantastic views and peace and quiet! 

Kobey’s Swap Meet is a favorite place to find odds and ends as well as San Diego souvenir t-shirts! Many vendors sell their souvenir tees for as little as $4 or $5. Some a bit more, some a bit less, but all great deals for great shirts! Admission is just $1 on Fridays or $2 on Saturdays and Sundays ($1 if you check in on Yelp), and it’s open every weekend from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Sports Arena located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA.