Thursday, May 23rd
Haunted Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
7:00pm-9:00pm – $40
The Gaslamp tour is a combination of Haunted Ghost stories and events with Dark History/True Crime elements. Join us on a Fascinating, Haunted, Downtown San Diego Walking Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter as we delve into the history of what was, what is now and why some things haven’t changed. You’ll learn about the Colorful People of the Past and some that never left. We have Ghosts, Gamblers, and Gals of the night. If you like the Bizarre, Obscure & Off the Beaten Path places we’ll take you there. On our tour you’ll learn….
- Where Wyatt Earp Lived, Gambled and Drank
- San Diego’s Bizarre Zoo downtown
- An Active Haunted Hotel & Hospital
- The Secrets of the Glass Marble Exchange
- A German Spy Hideout
- The Raids of the downtown Stingaree
- A musician who committed suicide, TWICE!
- The location of the Death Zone downtown
- Two Serial Killers of San Diego
- The Death Museum of the past in a likely location
- Canine Celebrities
- And more, you’ll visit over 30 locations!
Friday, May 24th
Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo
9:00am-3:00pm – $50
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.
The hotel shuttle will leave at 9:00am on Friday to take you to the Zoo. Enjoy the day walking or riding the bus around the 100+ year old, 100-acre zoo. You may also ride the Skyfari for an overview of the zoo. All included in the price of your ticket.
The hotel shuttle will leave promptly at 3:00pm from the zoo. If you are not there, you will need to find another way back to the hotel.
There are many special experiences you can try, for an additional fee, Insider Tours, Animal Action Tours, VIP experiences and more. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/special-experiences
Fun facts:
- The zoo has about 4,000 animals representing more than 800 species. A noteworthy feature of the zoo is its landscaping. More than 6,500 species of exotic plants are maintained on the grounds, adding atmosphere, and frequently providing an element of the natural diet for various animal species.
- The San Diego Zoo initiated the world’s first successful koala conservation program.
- The San Diego Zoo held the largest Panda collection outside of China. They are returning soon.
- The San Diego Zoo pioneered the concept of cageless exhibits, replacing traditional cages with open-air enclosures and natural barriers. This approach allows animals to roam freely while providing visitors with an immersive and more authentic experience.
San Diego Zoo provides live animal cams on a variety of different animals – check it out here: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cameras
Sunday, May 26th
Tour the USS Midway with a Mensan
10:00am-1:00pm – price $20
The USS Midway Museum is an authentic U.S. naval aircraft carrier built of steel with narrow passageways, heavy doors, low ceilings, elevated bases, steep stairways, and uneven surfaces. Exploring Midway involves walking through such areas. For your safety, we recommend watching your step and wearing comfortable, closed-toe shoes. We also suggest wearing layered clothing as temperatures vary around the ship.
Monday, May 27th
San Diego SEAL Tour*** This Tour depends on enough interest.
11:00am-1:00pm – price $65 – (includes transportation from and back to the RG hotel and tip)
If you have an interest in joining this tour, please email mensan@sandiegomensa.org with the number of tickets you would like. Once we reach our number, then everyone will be notified to purchase their tickets.
Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure! Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL Tour journeys through San Diego by sea AND land. Our unique “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicles are Coast Guard approved, ensuring you a safe, one-of-a-kind experience.
- 100-minute, fully narrated SEAL Tour
- Open-air sightseeing is perfect for taking pictures.
- Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets.
- Splash down for a cruise through the waters of San Diego Bay
- FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours (adult ticket)
