AALS 2009 Annual Meeting
San Diego, California
Local Attractions
Hours listed are current at press time but subject to change.
Balboa Park
Culture and Entertainment Park renown for its fifteen museums, various art and international culture associations, as well as the San Diego Zoo. http://www.balboapark.org/
Museums located in Balboa Park:
Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2125 Park Blvd in Balboa Park; http://www.centroraza.com/; (619) 235-6135; Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays; A multidisciplinary cultural arts center dedicated to creating, promoting, preserving and educating about Chicano, Mexican, Indigenous and Latino art and culture.
Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado; http://www.mingei.org/splash.php; (619) 239-0003; Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays; Dedicated to art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world.
Museum of Photographic Arts, 1469 El Prado; http://www.mopa.org/; (619) 238-7559; Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays; Institution devoted to the photographic arts, and houses more than 4,000 works.
San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza; http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/; (619) 234- 8291; Hours: Monday- Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; The Air & Space Museum covers five centuries of aviation history, demonstrating the progress of manned flight.
San Diego Art Institute (SDAI): Museum of the Living Artist, 1439 El Prado; http://www.sandiego-art.org/; (619) 236-1974; Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p-.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Center of visual arts and for emerging artists.
San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza; http://www.sdautomuseum.org/; (619) 231-2886; Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Museum features more than 80 historic autos and motorcycles.
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza; 
http://www.sdhoc.com/main/; (619) 234-2544; Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; The nation's largest multi-sport museum boasts memorabilia reflecting San Diego's sporting legacy.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado; http://www.sdmodelrailroadm.com/; (619) 696-0199; Hours: Tuesday- Friday 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Saturday- Sunday 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; The museum is the world's largest operating model railroad museum.
San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado; http://www.sdmart.org/; (619) 232-7931; Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; The region's oldest and largest art museum.
San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado; http://www.museumofman.org/; (619) 239-2001; Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; San Diego 's only museum devoted to anthropology.
San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado; http://www.sdnhm.org/; (619) 232- 0248; Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; The museum is the oldest scientific institution in Southern California .
Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado; http://www.timkenmuseum.org/; (619) 239- 5548; Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Houses the Putnam Foundation Collection of European and American art.
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, 2115 Park Boulevard ; http://www.sdvmc.org/; (619) 239-2300; Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Museum is located in the former San Diego Naval Hospital Chapel, serves to preserve and honor the memory of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Other Balboa Park Attractions:
Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Road; http://www.niwa.org/display/home.asp; (619) 232- 2721; Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Japanese-style garden dedicated to the well being of all people, encouraging the understanding of Japanese heritage.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado; http://www.rhfleet.org/; (619) 238-1233; Hours: Monday- Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; The Fleet Science Center is home to Southern California 's only IMAX Dome Theater and numerous hands-on science exhibits for all ages.
San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive ; http://www.sandiegozoo.org/; (619) 231-1515; Hours: Vary by season. Monday- Sunday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Winter Hours); The San Diego Zoo is world famous and home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies, including the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Boulevard ; http://www.worldbeatcenter.org/ ; (619) 230-1190; Hours: Varies; A non-profit multicultural arts organization. The center is dedicated to the cultures of Indigenous Americans, African Americans and African Diasporas.
Museums:
Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive; http://www.sdmaritime.com/; (619) 234-9153; Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.; Museum maintains the collection of historic ships, including the world's oldest active ship the Star of India.
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, 404 Third Avenue; http://www.sdchm.org/; (619) 338-9888; Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Serves to collect, preserve and share Chinese American experience and Chinese history.
USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive; www. midway .org/; (619) 544-9600; Hours: Monday- Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; San Diego 's aircraft carrier museum.
San Diego Historical Society, Educational and historical institution preserving historical collections. http://www.sandiegohistory.org/
Museums of the San Diego Historical Society :
Marston House, 3525 7 th Avenue, http://www.sandiegohistory.org/marston_house.html; (619) 298-3142; Hours: Guided tours only, hours vary call for details; This museum home was built for civic leader and merchant, George W. Marston. Museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museum of San Diego History, 1649 El Prado Suite #3; http://www.sandiegohistory.org/museum_of_san_diego_history.html; (619) 232-6203; Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Headquarter of the San Diego Historical Society. The museum in a collection of the region's unique, colorful, and diverse history exhibiting artifacts, costumes, textiles, art, and photographs.
Jun í pero Serra Museum, 2727 Presidio Drive; http://www.sandiegohistory.org/serra_museum.html;l (619) 297-3258; Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; This museum is located on the hill recognized as the site where California began. At this location Father Junípero Serra established Alta California 's first mission and presidio (fort).
Villa Montezuma, http://www.sandiegohistory.org/villa_montezuma.html; (619) 232- 6203; Hours: Closed for renovation at press time; Victorian house listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Other Attractions:
Coronado Island, 1100 Orange Avenue; http://www.coronadovisitorcenter.com/; (619) 437-8788; Visitor Center Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Connected to San Diego by the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge . Coronado Island provides dining, shopping, arts and entertainment.
Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego (from Broadway to Harbor Drive); http://www.gaslamp.org/; (619) 233-5227. Dining, Shopping and Entertainment District.
The House of Blues San Diego, 1055 5 th Avenue; http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/; (619) 299-2583; Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. or later, Friday and Saturday 4:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. or later; Home for live music and southern inspired cuisine. Music hall includes multiple genres.
Mission Bay Park,
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and recreation/parks/missionbay/index.shtml; Mission Bay Park is the largest man-made aquatic park in the country.
Old Town San Diego, 2383 San Diego Avenue; http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/; (619) 291-4903; A shopping and dining district that is home to the Plaza Del Pasado, historic parks including Presidio Park, Old Town State Historic Park, and Heritage Park.
San Diego Bay, Port of San Diego http://www.thebigbay.com/; (619) 686-6200; The San Diego Bay provides cruises, excursions, shopping and dining, and is the location of the Maritime and USS Midway museums.
4 th and B, 345 B Street; http://www.4thandb.com/; (619) 231-4343; live music venue.
Beaches:
San Diego 's pleasant climate lures visitors to the beach. The following guides provide a travel resource for beaches in the San Diego area.
http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5
http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/
Performing Arts/Sports:
Broadway San Diego, 3666 Fourth Avenue; (619) 564-3000; http://www.broadwaysd.com/; Purchase tickets for Plays, Musicals, Dance and or Concerts.
Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive; (619) 220-8497; http://www.humphreysconcerts.com/; Box Office Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 11:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; Outdoor concert venue situated on the San Diego Bay .
Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road; (619) 641-3100; http://www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm/; Home of the San Diego Chargers, San Diego State University Aztecs, the Holiday Bowl, the Poinsettia Bowl, Street Scene and more.
San Diego Opera, 1200 Third Avenue; (619) 533-7000; http://www.sdopera.com/; Cultural resource in the San Diego community featuring renowned artists.
San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza; (619) 544-1000; http://www.sandiegorep.com/; The theatre features works that nourish progressive political and social values.
SeaWorld San Diego, 500 Sea World Drive; http://www.seaworld.com/sandiego/; (1800) 257-4268; Hours: Vary by Season; Marine Adventure Park with rides, shows and other attractions
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard; (619) 224-4171; http://www.sandiegoarena.com/; Regional facility that provides a wide range of premium entertainment.
San Diego Symphony, 750 B Street; http://www.sandiegosymphony.com/; (619) 235-0804; Hours: Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; The San Diego Symphony offers a wide range of concert experiences.
San Diego Theatres, 1100 Third Avenue; (619) 570-1100; http://www.sandiegotheatres.org/; Performing arts theatres composed of the San Diego Civic Theatre and the Balboa Theatre.