Mission Beach, SD

Welcome to Mission Beach SD. The beach is one of the famous place to hang out since it is located in nearby the down town and many restaurants and hotels are streched along the beach. It is also a favorite place for youth to play beach volley ball, to surf, to ride a bike and to expose oneself to the sun. Of course it is not summer already and the ocean still freeze, but the sunshine was warm enough.

The Pilot at Maritime Museum - SD

The habor pilot boat was launched in 1914 and responsible for steering large vessels safely into and out of the bay. After long time serving in WWI, WWII until 1996. Finally due to her age and condition, the pilot was donated to the maritime museum. Visitor is permited to get onboard and make short trip along the San Diego bay around 30 minutes. Fortunately, we were got onboard in 3:30pm and during that time the two californian boat ships (they are replica of 19th century revenue cutter and also belong to the museum fleet) were demonstrating battle in the sea. Each of the ship shot their cannon against each other, yielding loud sound and thick smoke. During the trip you could also see USS Midway from different angle.

Berkeley at Maritime Museum - SD

Berkeley is an 1898 steam ferryboat that perated for 60 years on San Fransisco Bay. Aboard the vessel are the museum's office, library, workshop, model shop, the museum store and a special event venue with guest capacity as much as 800 persons. Inside the deck, you can register to ride a harbor pilot boat, for short time viewing of San Diego bay.

H.M.S Surprise, 18th century frigate (replica)

The H.M.S Surprise is a replica of an 18th century royal navy frigate that also was used in film "Master and Commander". The San Diego maritime museum purchased this boat from 20th century fox in 2004 and visitor will find fascinating exhibits featuring artifacts, costumes, weapons and the gun decks. There is also a man with pirate costume stands on the deck, in case you or your kids need to take picture with him.

B-39 "Foxtrot" former Sovyet Union submarine

The B-39 submarine was built in 1974 and classified as diesel-electric powered attack submarine. She was one of a fleet of Sovyet attack submarine that shadowed U.S Navy ships throughout the world during the cold war era. As she becomes one of San Diego maritime museum fleet nowadays, visitor is allowed to get onboard into the control room, torpedo room, captain & crew cabins, engine room and targeting 'enemy' use its periscope. Hard to imagine how were the crew activities in this 'very compact' corridor and cabins inside the sub, but you now.. it is a naval life they had to do.

Star of India, Maritime Museum - SD

Star of India was built in 1863 as a merchant sailing ship. Since steams ships ruled the sea by 1920, sailing ship became obsolete and laid up in port. After change the ownership for several times, Star india finally towed to San Diego in 1926 and restored heavily from 1957 to 1976. The star of india now becomes one of the San Diego Maritime Museum fleet.




Visitor can get on board and sees cabins, and decks in original design, and observes film documentation of the ship's sailing activities.

The King and I, -- played on Jan,27'06

This is a musical show from my son's school. Inspired by a true story when Ms. Anna Leonowens, a western teacher from England, was designated to educate children of Siam's (now Thailand) King. It was really amazing since they were performing well in front of 150 audiences who consisted of parents and other relatives. All kids from kindergarten and upper grades were participating in this performance. My son himself played a role as one of King's children and performed 2 dances, one was a dance that equipped with chinese chop sticks and the other was a dance that ilustrating a kung fu rehearsal among the children. Thanks to all dedicated teachers who trained these kids. Thanks also to all vigorous and brave kids who were proudly standing and acting on the stage.