Baseball is as American as hotdogs and apple pie, and you can get a heaping helping of the sports action as the San Diego Padres take to the field at PETCO Park for nine innings of fun. Not only does the Major League team work hard for every home-run, you and your family will feel at home in the park with all the great family-oriented promotions, giveaways and fun.
San Diego's unbreakable tie to the military through its presence and significance in the area is recognized and celebrated during Fleet Week, held every September.
If you have never been on an aircraft carrier, the one you should set foot on should be highly memorable. Thanks to the folks at the USS Midway Museum, it will be! America's longest serving aircraft carrier flew from 1945 to 1992. There's plenty to learn, whether you're a casual fan of history or a hard-core military buff, the guides are quite knowledgeable and will answer your questions as the tour winds down. Don't forget to check out the great items at the gift shop so you can take home a little piece of history.
If you want to go fishing, don't just grab a tackle box and reel and go to a pier, hit the high seas and let the great, helpful staff at Point Loma Sportfishing take care of all the details. They'll welcome you aboard their American Angler boat as it veers out into the Pacific for your chance to enjoy sport fishing and make the catch of the day. They provide the reels and other necessities, so all you have to worry about is not letting that big one get away!