Hidden Treasures in San Diego
San Diego is a jewel of a city in and of itself. Not surprisingly, there are several hidden gems within the city that are just waiting to be discovered. The people that do know about them no doubt feel like these unusual little shops, theaters, and businesses are entirely their own. Still, even though these places may not attract crowds and get the most attention, they are most definitely worth discovering. The enjoyment they will bring you will probably make you want to keep information about these hidden treasures to yourself, too!
The
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in historic Balboa Park is a 234-seat indoor theater that produces shows for people of all ages, from pre-school to grade school to adults. The large stage is the perfect setting for several productions of various sizes. Marie Hitchcock was a puppeteer who used to conduct shows in Balboa Park and this theater was created in her memory after she passed away in 1994. So come and enjoy some great plays featuring several types of puppets that will appeal to the kid in all of us.
Address: 2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 - MAP
Phone: (619) 544-9203
Web: www.balboaparkpuppets.com
A good cigar is actually fairly hard to come by, but the expert cigar makers at the
Gran Havana Cigar Factory work hard to make world-class cigars available in their award winning shop. The cigars are created by Cuban cigar master rollers and they use techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, creating a tradition of excellence. At the Gran Havana Cigar Factory, making the perfect cigar isn't a job, it is an art.
Address: 589 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 - MAP
Phone: (800) 427-0776
Web: www.granhavana.com
If you love going antiquing to find that rare conversation piece, then the
Newport Avenue Antique Center and Coffee House will be a haven in which you will enjoy hours of browsing and enjoying a splendid cup of coffee or espresso. This amazing venue offers 18,000 square feet of retail space, and is regarded as the king of the Ocean Beach Antique District Malls. Amid the wares offered by these vintage merchants, you'll find items that date back all the way to the 1940s and 1950s. This is the uniquely special place that you'll find yourself coming back to again and again, simply for the thrill of the hunt.
Address: 4864 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107 - MAP
Phone: (619) 222-8686
Web: www.antiquesinsandiego.com
The
San Diego Children's Choir was founded by Polly Campbell and was incorporated as a non-profit public benefit corporation in 1990. The choir is open to boys and girls ages six to eighteen from every background. The goal of the organization is to provide the youth of San Diego with the highest quality choral music education and performance experience that also fosters a love of both cultural diversity and music itself. Their various performances will put a smile on your face and a song in your mind long after the curtain has fallen.
Address: 6635 Flanders Drive, Suite H, San Diego, CA 92121 - MAP
Phone: (858) 587-1087
Web: www.sdcchoir.org
Are you or someone you know a big sports fan? Then a trip to the
Centre City Sports Collectibles store is clearly in order. The friendly and knowledgeable staff works hard to acquire the most sought-after sports cards, gear, and other items that have retained their value or will become collectible in the future. So if your favorite team is doing well this year, there's a good chance that Centre City Sports Collectibles has an item with their logo on it that you'll just have to have to make your collection complete.
Address: 1027 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 - MAP
Phone: (619) 338-0007
