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Maritime Museum of San Diego

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    Tom B.
    "Berkeley steamboat and USS Dolphin submarine."(6 Tips)
    Kimberly W.
    "Good variety of boats and ships."(5 Tips)
    Jenna Rose R.
    "my favorite is the Star of India"(4 Tips)
    Dan H.
    "one Soviet submarine"(2 Tips)
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  • Kristine W.
    Kristine WadeNovember 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Local? Just get a membership. The boats are upen 8am to 8pm, and its just a great place to come sit by the water and lift your spirits.
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  • Dan H.heart icon on user image
    Dan HeneiseNovember 12, 2016
    It was really good even though about 3 ships were closed for maintenance/reconstruction. The submarines were amazing; one Soviet submarine and one modern US, and the view is beautiful!
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  • Tom B.heart icon on user image
    Tom BeachJune 13, 2024
    We toured Star of India, HMS Surprise, San Salvador, Medea yacht, Berkeley steamboat and USS Dolphin submarine. Some steep stairs/steps. Each vessel has unique & interesting features. Worth the visit.
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  • Jenna Rose R.
    Jenna Rose RobbinsJanuary 23, 2014
    You get an awful lot for your admission here. The Russian submarine delighted my niblings, while my favorite is the Star of India, particularly the bottom half. Don't forget the steam ferry!
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    eric bornemannOctober 17, 2021
    Great museum with lots of fun ships to go on and in. That said, the guy at the front desk when you check in is a massive asshole and needs to go.
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    KristenJanuary 14, 2014
    Admirers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series will love visiting the movie adaptation's HMS Surprise at this museum. Exhibits show what life was like for the British Navy at sea.
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  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerJune 13, 2016
    Such a cool place to visit! Walking through the submarines was the best part.
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  • Bradford R.heart icon on user image
    Bradford RileyAugust 1, 2016
    The Star of India is well worth a visit, but overall this site is run down. The other ships/boats are not much to speak of, and many of the exhibits were closed for repairs or just broken.
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  • Jonathan Z.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan ZJuly 25, 2017
    Excellent museum/experience! Several ships to tour...a Russian sub, a US sub, and others.
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  • WhiteDino ..
    WhiteDino .ComJune 2, 2013
    Must see! I highly recommend this museum
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  • Kimberly W.
    Kimberly WalentinyJuly 8, 2013
    Good variety of boats and ships. Interesting to compare the Soviet submarine with the US submarine
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  • Yoplait
    YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011
    Calling all boat lovers! Check out the Maritime Museum of San Diego for an afternoon of learning about the local seas and its historic vessels.
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  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelAugust 24, 2018
    This museum contains different types of water transportation, and you can tour them all
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  • Kristine P.heart icon on user image
    Kristine POctober 30, 2016
    Submarines were my favorites. Great exhibit in the main ferry boat
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  • Joanna P.
    Joanna PoeSeptember 27, 2013
    A great couple of hours, and the $5 extra for the harbor cruise is worth it.
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  • Katie M.
    Katie MMarch 30, 2011
    The $3 on top of admission for the harbor boat tour is worth it! Gorgeous collection of ships/boats/subs here to explore :-)
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  • El Doostyheart icon on user image
    El DoostyJanuary 3, 2016
    I was on the Berkley for a NYE event. We didn't leave the dock but the staff really put on a great party 🍾🎉🍾
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  • Jan H.heart icon on user image
    Jan HeldMarch 9, 2014
    Super Museum. It's recommended to book the tour on the Pilot.
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  • Katie M.
    Katie MAugust 12, 2011
    Stop by the model-building workshop- the craftsmen are very friendly & love to talk about their projects. :-)
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  • Karen G.
    Karen G.September 25, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    1 ticket= 7 ships. Do it.
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  • Sarah M.heart icon on user image
    Sarah MitchellSeptember 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place!
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  • Bryce G.
    Bryce GieslerJuly 20, 2010
    The extra $3 for a boat ride around the harbor is totally worth it.
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  • Connie D.
    Connie DelanoMarch 9, 2014
    Do a sail on Stars and Stripes!
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  • Mihaela K.
    Mihaela KaraivanovaMarch 3, 2023
    Star of India Is sailing again on November 14, 2023 for its 160 anniversary
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  • Karen G.
    Karen G.August 27, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Go upstairs to take a poo
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  • Off the Easel Magazine
    Off the Easel MagazineSeptember 20, 2011
    Love September's Festival of Sail!
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  • Yana K.heart icon on user image
    Yana KönigsbergJune 11, 2016
    Интересная экспозиция. Особенно понравились подводные лодки, советская и американская. Посещение стоит своих денег 16$.
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  • Ekaterina V.heart icon on user image
    Ekaterina VasilyevaJune 28, 2019
    Очень понравился музей! Абсолютно стоит своих денег! Можно везде полазить, все потрогать!
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