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Torrey Pine State Park is home to the torrey pine, a rare species of pine tree, Balboa Park is by far, my favorite spot in San Diego. The park was completed in 1910, and named for the Spanish explorer that first saw the Pacific Ocean. For the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, building were erected that bore a | ||||||||||||
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British steam yacht launched in 1904. The Berkeley, built in 1898, was a ferryboat used to rescue victims of the San Francisco earthquake in 1906. Today it serves as "headquarters" of the Maritime Museum. The flagship of the museum, it the 278 foot Star of India. This three-masted merchantman, launched in 1863, is the world's oldest iron merchant ship still afloat. In addition to tours of the ship, plays are presented in the middle of the main deck.
that is claimed to be a relic of the ice age. These trees grow naturally in only two places; here and on Santa Rosa Island. The state reserves also preserves the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California. Over 330 species of plantlife have been identified at this state park so far. Many plant communities, including the sage-scrub and chaparral are presented in various spots throughout the preserve. The park is located on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, providing spectacular views.
Spanish influence. Mixed with the gothic structures that were already standing, this presented an eclectic mix of architecture, which proves appealing to the eye. After passing over the Cabrillo bridge from the west, over a dozen museums are spread throughout the park. There is a museum there to match every person's interest, including the Museum of Man, the Minge Folk Art Museum, the San Diego Aerospace Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the list goes one. My personal favorite is the Fine Art Museum. Gotta love any art museum that has an O'Keeffe within their collection. And this museum has not one, but 
three of them, in addition to a wonderful piece by Moran. Music in the park is provided at the Spreckels Organ and the Organ Pavilion. John and Adolph Spreckels gave this 3,500 pipe organ to San Diego in 1915, and performances are held here every Sunday. It is the the last remaining large outdoor organ in the world. Various gardens are located throughout the park, each with a specialized theme. Because of the favorable climate of San Diego, these gardens thrive and bloom at different times throughout the year. The Balboa Desert garden is a fine example of this, and lets visitors enjoy the summer blooms without having to leave the city.
