The Maritime Museum of San Diego is a unique ship lover’s excursion because it is so hands-on and encourages exploring nooks and crannies of many types of old boats and submarines. The majority are self-guided, allowing you to linger and inspect at will. Some have audio re-enactments and others have interpretative signs to help understand the context. Great for anyone interested in ships and history!

Submarine, ships, and city skyline at Maritime Museum of San Diego

Submarine, ships, and city skyline



Submarine interior at Maritime Museum of San Diego

Submarine interior



British frigate ship sailboat Surprise at Maritime Museum of San Diego

British frigate ship sailboat Surprise



Sunset over Surprise sailing ship and Soviet submarine at Maritime Museum of San Diego

Sunset over Surprise sailing ship and Soviet submarine