Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title.
Since her launching in San Diego the Californian has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
General Admission (Self-guided) to the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Meeting Points
Departure
1492 N Harbor Dr
Please check-in at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth located at 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 before boarding for your 4-hour sail. NOTE: Ticket includes general admission. Museum opens at 10:00 a.m.
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Itinerary
This Tall Ship Adventure is a four-hour adventure history sail aboard the schooner Californian. The Californian is a replica of a gold rush era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California.
Join the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship. Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and watch the crew as they scamper up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. Listen as the Californian’s crew relates the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling and sea otter trade, local sea battles, the art of firing a ship's cannon, life at sea and more.
Tickets include general admission to enjoy a self-guided tour the Maritime ...
Tall Ship Adventure aboard the Schooner Californian with General Admission
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Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title.
Since her launching in San Diego the Californian has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
General Admission (Self-guided) to the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Meeting Points
Departure
1492 N Harbor Dr
Please check-in at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth located at 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 before boarding for your 4-hour sail. NOTE: Ticket includes general admission. Museum opens at 10:00 a.m.
