Along the San Diego waterfront, below the sleek new downtown high-rise buildings lies the San Diego Maritime Museum. San Diego's history is tied to the sea, and the museum's collection includes a collection of vessels that illustrate port activities the world over.
Allow about three to four hours to see everything at the San Diego Maritime Museum.
If you have less than an hour, either enjoy it from the dock, or concentrate on just one ship.
The Maritime Museum appeals to most age groups, but there are stairs and gangways to negotiate, and tight spaces in the submarine. The Star of India has a play area where younger children can dress up in costumes and play sailing games. Due to their original construction, some parts of the historical vessels are not handicapped-accessible
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