San Diego Old Town
Vast collection of musuems, restaurants, shops and historical sites.

Tour La Jolla
San Diego Resort community home of the Birch Aquarium, UCSD and Scripps Institute.

Tour Balboa Park

Over 1400 acres of beautiful gardens, grassy picnic area and groves of exotic palm and eucalyptus trees - Balboa Park is home to some of the funnest museums and other attractions of San Diego.

Tour Point Loma
Major scenic overlook of the San Diego Skyline. Cabrillo Monument and Lighthouse, restaurants and giftshops.

Alford's Antique Car Museum - El Centro CA
The Alford Distributing Company family collection of antique cars. The collection is predominately American-Made cars such as Fords and Franklins. Imperial Valley memorabilia enhance the museum, which was started with the purchase of a Model “A” Ford for $5.00 many years ago.

Burbank Historical Society
The Society operates the Gordon R. Howard Museum which includes an 1887 Victorian house, a memorabilia building including a Lockheed Aviation display and other historical artifacts, a vintage vehicle building, a salon and the Ray Sence addition in which 19th century era rooms are shown.

Burbank Aviation Museum
an aviation history display in the "Portal of the Folded Wings" at Valhalla Memorial Park.

The Huntington Library
Library, Art Galleries and Botanical Gardens
A collections-based research and educational institution established in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington. Henry Huntington, a key figure in the development of Southern California in the early 20th century, was also an active collector of rare books and manuscripts, art, and plants. The institution serves some 1,800 scholars each year conducting advanced research in the humanities.

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum - MCAS Miramar
The museum is expanding onto a 8-acre plot at the military airfield at Miramar. Exhibits include over 25 original combat aircraft and helicopters on public display. The best time to visit is on "Open Cockpit Day" when visitor can explore the interior of some of these famous planes.

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum - Downtown S.D.
Since opening in 1996, the museum has presented more than 39 exhibits highlighting the rich tradition of Chinese culture and history in San Diego and the world. The Museum also features a library of books on Chinese culture and a tranquil garden with koi pond.

USS Midway CV-41 -
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
The USS Midway was the longest-serving carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. Today she has embarked as a museum, tribute and education center. This museum features over 28 exhibits and excess to many important areas of this great warship. Midway is available for a variety of military ceremonies including reenlistments, retirements, change of commands, promotions, pinnings, and commissionings.

The San Diego Firehouse Museum - San Diego
Founded in 1962, the Firehouse Museum occupies the former home of San Diego Fire Station No. 6, which now resides at First Avenue and B Street, the City Operations Building. The museum’s brick-and-mortar building in Little Italy features all manner of fire-fighting gear imaginable and pays tribute to firemen who have answered the call of duty.

Museum of Unnatural History
The Museum of Unnatural History features a variety of cursed and mysterious artifacts from around the world. These treasures help to unfold stories of the past—from Europe’s oldest documented literature to the unknown origin of crystal skulls that some say predict the end of mankind to well-known Egyptian curses.

Julian Pioneer Museum - Julian CA
Julian’s Little Attic boasts the finest lace collection in California, plus 1896 to 1913 clothing, photographs, household and mining equipment, Victorian era pianos, an original Julian City buggy and sleigh, extensive exhibit of Indian artifacts and animal and bird mountings, all indigenous to the area.

National Hot Rod Museum - Pomona Fairplex
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Opened in 1998 by NHRA founder Wally Parks. Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building on the edge of the historic Los Angeles County Fairplex, the museum mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent the influence of automotive speed and style in all its forms.
NHRA - National headquarters office located in Glendora CA on historic Route 66. The association promotes championship drag racing.

Imperial Valley Pioneers Musuem - Imperial CA
The Imperial County Historical Society was organized as the Imperial Valley Pioneers Society in 1928 to preserve the life histories of early settlers. While its name has since changed, its ongoing mission is still to preserve the unique development of the irrigated desert and the people who developed the area's modern history.

Imperial Valley Desert Musuem - Ocotillo CA
The museum was founded in 1969 to educate the people about the desert. The museum's theme is human adaptation to arid lands.

Musuem of World History in Granite - Felecity CA
The 416 Panel History of Humanity is being engraved on 8 granite monuments. This project was launch in 1973 and as of 2007 this project is about 20% complete.

Warner Bros Museum - Burbank CA
In 1996, the studio opened the brand new Warner Bros Museum, filled with classic Hollywood memorabilia from the studio's glory days. Among other items, you can see Sam's piano from "Casablanca" and the original Maltese Falcon. But the museum is open only to those who take the VIP Studio Tour.

San Diego Archaeological Center
Programs include curation of archaeological collections, public exhibits, quarterly newsletter, public lecture series, curation volunteer training, student internships, research opportunities and cultural renewal.

collecting, preserving, and exhibiting American wilderness artworks

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History	Carpinteria	Local history includes Chumash Indians, Spanish Explorers, American Settlers and turn of the century asphalt mining, farming and schooling.
Carriage & Western Art Museum	Santa Barbara	Exhibits of saddles, horsedrawn carts, wagons and carriages.
Elverhoj Danish Museum	Solvang	Solvang's history and Dutch heritage
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum	Santa Barbara	Library of original and facsimile manuscripts of books, treaties, maps, letters and musical scores
Mission Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	Old Spanish Mission
Museum of Man	Balboa Park	life sciences
Natural History Museum	Balboa Park	natural history
S.D. Aerospace Museum	Balboa Park	historic aircraft
S.D. Automotive Museum	Balboa Park	historic cars
S.D. Hall of Champions	Balboa Park	sports memorabilia
S.D. History Museum	Balboa Park	historic exhibits
S.D. Model Railroad Museum	Balboa Park	model train layouts
Santa Barbara Historical Museum	Santa Barbara	Early California artifacts dating back to the 15th century including artifacts from Chumash Indians, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese and European cultures that dwelt here. Home of the Gledhill Library.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum	Santa Barbara	Harbor museum with displays on marine history, marine habitats, fishing, and navigation.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art	Santa Barbara	Ancient & contemporary art, European painting and sculpture.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History	Santa Barbara	Exhibits on early American Indian tribes, biology and marine science. Includes Planetarium.
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum	Solvang	private motorcycle collection of Virgil Elings has a strong emphasis on racing cycles.
South Coast Railroad Museum	Goleta	old Southern Pacific caboose, a 300-square-foot HO model railroad layout, and railroading memorabilia.
UCSB University Art Museum	Santa Barbara	over 750,000 architectural drawings, historic photographs, writings, scrapbooks, and three-dimensional objects in the Architecture and Design Collection.
Santa Maria Museum of Flight	Santa Maria	Two aircraft hangers are home to a collection of historic planes
Santa Maria Valley Children's Discovery Museum	Santa Maria	Hands-on museum with interactive exhibits to teach children about science
Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum	Santa Maria	local history of the original Chumash Indian residents and early American pioneers.
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum	Santa Ynez	displays local native American artifacts
Wilder Art Museum	Los Olivos

Guy B. Woodward Museum - Ramona CA
Musuem offers a glimpse of the town's past, a rose garden and a collection of women's fashion from the 18th and 19th centuries. This complex of historic buildings, including the famous Verlaque House, shops, antique exhibits and special artifacts, will delight the entire family.

Alford's Antique Car Museum - El Centro CA
The Alford Distributing Company family collection of antique cars. The collection is predominately American-Made cars such as Fords and Franklins. Imperial Valley memorabilia enhance the museum, which was started with the purchase of a Model “A” Ford for $5.00 many years ago.

The Automobile Driving Museum - El Segundo CA
A collection of antique and classic cars dates back to 1904. Over 70 cars on display at the new 28,000 sf facility opened in Nov 2006.

Barstow Motherroad Route 66 Museum - Barstow CA
Located in the historic Harvey House in Barstow is this display of historic photographs and artifacts related to Route 66 and the Mojave Desert. Includes exhibits on early pioneer trails, railroads and automotive history.

Marconi Automotive Museum - Tustin CA
In 1994, Dick Marconi opened to the public this collection of fantastic fast cars. A unique collection of historic, nd classic cars to wow automobile aficionados. The museum walls feature exciting memorabilia, trophies, photographs and artwork of legends from the racing world.

Murphy Automotive Museum - Oxnard CA
Over 70 antique, classic, and famous vehicles on display. Home to a wide variety of classic, milestone and special interest vehicles, including a large collection of Packards from 1927-1958.

National Hot Rod Museum - Pomona Fairplex
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Opened in 1998 by NHRA founder Wally Parks. Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building on the edge of the historic Los Angeles County Fairplex, the museum mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent the influence of automotive speed and style in all its forms.
NHRA - National headquarters office located in Glendale CA on historic Route 66. The association promotes championship drag racing.

National Auto Museum - Reno NV
Over 200 antique, vintage, classic and special-interest automobiles on display. Four major street scenes depict major eras of the 20th century. Multimedia theater presentations and automotive research library available also. Many of the cars on display were featured in various movies.

The Nethercutt Collection - Sylmar CA
World renowned collection of fine vintage automobiles. There are over 200 fine cars and 50 are rotated through the Grand Salon display.

Petersen Automotive Museum - Los Angeles CA
Founded in 2000, this 300,000 square feet museum featurs lifelike exhibits and dioramas feature of more than 150 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Marston House - Balboar Park
Great mansion located in the northwest coroner of Balboa Park, that was built 1905 by George W. Marston - an early affluent San Diego pioneer and department store magnate. Today it functions as an Arts and Crafts Mansion. Furnished in the style of the American Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20th century, the interior reflects the architects' commitment to function and simplicity of design. Five acres of landscaped grounds offer a picturesque blend of English Romantic themes with California influences.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum - Balboa Park
Worlds largest operating model railroad museum. Besides four enormous scale model railroad layouts, there are many other exhibits and interactive displays. Includes Toy Train Gallery, working semaphore, and interactive Lionel layout for children. Great for train fans.

San Diego Hall of Champions - Balboa Park
A must see for all sports fans with over 70,000 sq.ft. of display area on three floors. This exciting, entertaining and enthralling museum celebrates athletic accomplishments of hometown heroes.

Natural History Museum - Balboa Park
Photos and text provide great education for kids and adults. Located at east end of Balboa Park. Exhibits on plants, animals and geology of So. Calif.

Museum of San Diego History - Balboa Park
presents . This museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions on the colorful and diverse history of the region. Public lectures, workshops and educational programs are presented in the museum's 100-seat Thornton Theatre.

Museum of Man - Balboa Park
Explore the mystery, beauty, and excitement of San Diego's only anthropological museum. One of the nation's best collections of artifacts, folk art, and archaeological finds that tell the heritage of mankind and ancient cultures. Museum is located in the California Building (1915).

San Diego Automotive Museum - Balboa Park
Located at south end of park, this museum is a showcase for over 80 classic and historically significant vehicles. Exhibits range from horse carriages to 50's favorites, muscle cars and motorcycles. Several futuristic inovactive designs also on display.

San Diego Aerospace Museum - Balboa Park
The museum brings to life aviation's rich heritage through dazzling collection of over 65 U.S. and foreign aircraft and spacecraft. Exhibits range from the down of powered flight thru both world wars and into the modern jet age.

Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum - Escondido CA
Located on 15 acres of vineyard, orchards, grape arbors and shady oaks. Gourmet deli, picnic grounds and a very large collection of vintage convertibles and Americana.

Pacific Railroad Society Museum - San Dimas CA
The museum maintains a diverse collection of railroad equipment in operating condition include a locomotive, caboose, luxury railcars and street cars. The society also coordinates special railroading excursions.

Workman & Temple Family Museum
The Homestead Museum features the Workman House, an 1870s picturesque country home constructed around an 1840s adobe.

Mingei International Museum	Balboa Park	art gallery
Museum of Photographic Arts	Balboa Park	art gallery
S.D. Museum of Art	Balboa Park	art gallery
Spanish Village	Balboa Park	folk art center
Timken Museum of Art	Balboa Park	art gallery

MainTour San Luis Obispo Vacation Adventure
MainTour's special feature of exciting vacation getaways of the Central California Coast including Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, San Simeon, Cambria and the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.