San Diego is among one of the best modern cities of world with miles of beaches, ideal climate and lots of tourist places from parks to various historical monument. But that's not all what makes it famous, here in the city of San Diego is situated world's best Maritime museum which is renowned for its historic collection of ships. It is located on the western side of North Harbor Drive and in close proximity to the corner of Ash Street.

The museum was established in 1948. The pride of the collection is the Star of India, one of the earliest wrought-iron ships. Star of India was built in 1863 on the Isle of Man. The museum of San Diego also maintains The Berkeley, B-39 Submarine, The Californian, H. M. S. Surprise, Medea, and The Pilot in its rich collection of sea vessels.

The San Diego Maritime museum organizes lots of various activities for adding the fun elements in tourist's trip, which includes play area in Star India, where young children can get dressed up in costumes & play sailing games. There are various other informative and exciting activities which can be enjoyed every day of the year from 9:00 am to 8: pm.

The museum preserves Mac Mullen Library & Research Archives on board the ferryboat The Berkeley. Apart from getting knowledge about these ships you can go for half an hour expedition on the ship "The Pilot". Not only this, the museum also offers an adventure package which simply includes admission and a 3 hour adventure sail by "The Californian". Still waiting!!!! Now this is unfair just book your tickets and make your day with your family and friends on one and only Maritime Museum of San Diego.

The Maritime Museum in San Diego is extremely famous among tourists. If you want to opt for budget hotels around this area then you are spoiled for choice. There are several options available and you will surely find something that will suit your budget. So book your cheap hotels San Diego and come down to the city for a great vacation experience.

How to book the cheap hotels?

The Maritime Museum is extremely popular among tourists and if you want to stay around here then you will have to book your hotels in advance so that you have a good vacation. How do you go about it? Find out more about cheap hotel options from online travel suites to guide you.

- Expedia

At Expedia you will find hotel rooms with price range as low as $50. The hotels are neat clean and have several amenities and facilities included to ensure that you have a good stay.

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- Travelocity

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If you always wanted to witness ships as legendary as say Titanic or even more than that, then do not forget to visit Maritime museum of San Diego while you are staying in any one of the San Diego CA hotels.

Here you can see some of the oldest and perhaps the best collection of variety of ships. And if you are thinking that the museum has only the inactive and old ships then certainly take a look at the Maritime Museum, because you will find world's oldest ship, Star of India, which is still active along with various other well-known ships such as Berkley, Medea and pilot boat.

Some Important Details about the Museum

The museum is operational from 9am to 9 pm, and is open almost everyday. So you can enjoy it any day.

Either you can purchase ticket for the ships directly or also avail passes for exploring these old memories as far as navy ships are considered for just $5.

For adults you have to pay $14 while for children you must be willing to pay around $8. In fact, the children below 5 years are absolutely free.

In Maritime museum you not only witness these historic ships but are also get to experience them, as you are permitted inside the ships within the entrance fees. This museum is located on the way of harbor cruise.

You can just take your car or vehicles and park them comfort ability within the range of few blocks from the maritime museum.

Just check out these sites for more knowledge -

The official website of the Maritime museum of San Diego, http://www.sdmaritime.com, is the best source to extract all sorts of information. Yet you can try out other sites too like:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Museum_of_San_Diego

http://www.sandiego.org/listing/Visitors/2965

http://www.thebigbay.com/Attractions-Specials-on-the-Big-Bay-San-Diego/Maritime-Museum-of-San-Diego.html