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San Diego Zoo vs Maritime Museum of San Diego
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, San Diego Zoo scores significantly higher than Maritime Museum of San Diego. San Diego Zoo has a TripExpert Score of 96 with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Concierge, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
San Diego Zoo
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2929 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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Fodor's
"Balboa Park's—and perhaps the city's—most famous attraction is its 100-acre zoo."
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Concierge
"No other local attraction is more synonymous with San Diego than the Zoo, a 90-year-old institution that lives up to its reputation."
Lonely Planet
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"This justifiably famous zoo is one of SoCal’s biggest attractions, showing more than 3000 animals representing more than 650 species in a beautifully landscaped setting."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the largest, most diverse and most celebrated zoological parks in the world."
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National Geographic
"World-renown 100-acre (40-hectare) facility in Balboa Park, with a botanical collection that rivals the animals. Bus tours skirt most enclosures quickly."
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
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1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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Fodor's
"A must for anyone with an interest in nautical history. The museum's headquarters are on the Berkeley, an 1898 steam-driven ferryboat."
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Frommer's
"This flotilla of classic ships is led by the full-rigged merchant vessel Star of India (1863), a National Historic Landmark and the world's oldest sailing ship that still goes to sea."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Look for the 100ft-high masts of the iron-hulled square-rigger Star of India."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Three historic ships, two replicas, a submarine and their onboard exhibits form the core of a museum dedicated to the city's maritime history."
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The highlight of the collection is the Star of India.
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"San Diego’s Maritime Museum is world famous for its beautifully preserved historic ships and collection of seafaring memorabilia."
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