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Podcast Tour San Diego The 1915 Dreamscape

San Diego, USAby Red Thread

1.6 hours
Free cancellation
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Up to 99 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Step into a deliberate fantasy. In 1915, San Diego transformed itself from a struggling border town into a Mediterranean-inspired cultural metropolis. Join Clara, an architectural historian, and Sergio, a local insider, as they guide you through Bertram Goodhue's grandiose Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece. You will uncover hidden engineering, controversial exhibits, grassroots preservation battles, and lush botanical wonders. This is not just a walk through a park; it is a journey through a century-old theatrical illusion that became a city's beating heart. A 1.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 95 min Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

1
Cabrillo Bridge
10 min
The grand, multi-arched entrance built specifically for the 1915 Exposition, setting the stage for the fantasy city narrative.
2
Stop 2
10 min
The iconic centerpiece of the 1915 Expo, blending Gothic, Plateresque, Baroque, and Churrigueresque elements.
3
Alcazar Garden
10 min
A lush, Moorish-inspired garden modeled after the Alcazar Castle in Seville, offering an intimate sensory experience.
4
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
10 min
A highly ornate structure housing one of the world's largest outdoor pipe organs, serving as the civic heart of the park.
5
Stop 5
10 min
A perfect example of Spanish/Moorish architecture featuring an intimate inner courtyard and the Woman of Tehuantepec statue.
6
Stop 6
10 min
A faithfully reconstructed Spanish Colonial Revival building that now serves as a grassroots hub for local youth arts.
7
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
10 min
One of the largest lath structures in the world, epitomizing the park's lush, grandiose botanical vision.
8
Stop 8
10 min
A vibrant, grassroots community space built for the 1935 Expo, now home to local artists and colorful patios.

Meeting and pickup

From San Diego's main station, take local public transport toward Cabrillo Bridge. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Cabrillo Bridge, San Diego, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Spanish Village Art Center, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to San Diego's main station. The departure point is Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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