Explore San Diego's Seven Bridges: Park Blvd. to Quince St. (In-Person)

2125 Park Boulevard,San Diego CA 92101

14 March, 2021

Description

Come along with Tour Guide Mark Jacobson on a walk over and around the first four of San Diego's beautiful bridges. Journey through some of San Diego's most gorgeous communities on this exploration of four of the city's seven famous bridges. Along the way, you'll discover some of Balboa Park's gardens, architecture, and history, as well as some of Banker's Hill's mansions and stories. Begin on the east side of Park Boulevard, where this street's bridge entrance is nestled next to Balboa Park's sweet-smelling Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden. After continuing on and passing by the soothing Bea Evenson fountain, head west through the heart of Balboa Park, past the stunning California Tower, and through the colorful Plaza de Panama to reach the iconic Cabrillo Bridge, the state's first multiple-arched cantilevered bridge. Head northwest a few blocks to find the First Avenue Bridge (also known as the People's Bridge), the only steel-arch bridge in San Diego. Meander by magnificent Victorian homes such as the Long-Waterman House and the Britt Scripps Manor. Last but not least, reach the Quince Street Bridge, a 236-foot-long wooden-trestle masterpiece crossing 60 feet above Maple Canyon. With so much beauty to take in and history to uncover, you don't want to miss this fascinating experience! (Note: This is the first four bridges of the seven-bridge hike. The second installment of this tour will feature bridges four through seven.) Please Note: Participants are required to adhere to established health guidelines throughout the tour, including face coverings and physical distancing.This tour is limited to a maximum of 10 people.Each participant is provided with a sterilized personal listening device, which allows for physical distancing without diminishing the tour guide's narration.Participants should bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable walking shoes.Participants must be able to stand and walk at a brisk pace for up to 90 minutes, including some stairs. This walking tour is considered a high activity level and is unsuitable for persons with mobility restrictions. It is a 2-mile walk one-way, making it 4 miles roundtrip.Minimum of four participants required to operate tour. This tour is presented by Tour Guide Mark Jacobson About Mark: Mark loves to travel and credits his parents with establishing his “wanderlust” at a very young age. “I was taught to appreciate scenery, history and culture during our many family vacations, and for that, I’m thankful.” After receiving a degree in Business Administration, Mark attended travel school in Minneapolis and started working for a local tour company at the age of 23. Since then, he’s had the good fortune to escort many tours throughout the United States, Canada and abroad during 25+ years in the travel industry. “In addition to tour guiding, I’ve worked in reservations, group sales, office management, and as a travel show presenter for various tour companies. I’m well-rounded in terms of experience in the travel industry, which translates nicely into my tour guiding skills.” Mark also loves to cook. He was surrounded by home-cooked food and fresh garden vegetables growing up on his family farm in North Dakota. Here he learned about cooking from his mother who owned and managed several successful local restaurants. “I was always in the kitchen with my Mom, and worked side by side with her at various restaurants. I was learning to cook at a very young age, without even realizing it.” Later in life, Mark rediscovered his passion for food. In 2007 he enrolled in culinary school. “I wanted to combine my love for food with my love for travel.” After graduating culinary school, Mark continues to work both in the travel industry as a tour guide specializing in food-focused tours, and also as a personal chef. “I work hard to exceed my clients expectations. People remember the information you give them as a tour guide, but most of all, they remember how you made them feel. I want everyone to end their tour with a big smile on their face!”