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The most efficient way to “see” San Diego is to spend the $24 and hop on an Old Town Trolley Tour (619/ 298-8687) first thing in the morning. If for some reason your hotel can’t supply you with information about the trolleys, there are stops located all over town.  Usually, a shuttle will pick you up at your hotel and bring you to Old Town, the starting point of the tour. Tour conductors are well educated in the city’s history, which makes for well-narrated rides, and the trolleys cover most major attractions in town.  Also, you can tour at your own pace, getting on and off the trolley at certain points of the tour. A tour - without leaving the train - takes approximately two hours. The trolley loops downtown area and once you return to the starting point, you must pay again for another ride—so be sure to get off whenever something seems even remotely interesting. Trolleys stop about every five to ten minutes. Old Town Trolley Tours will take you to the following destinations--- Old Town State Park Seaport Village Horton Plaza Coronado Island Hotel Del Coronado San Diego Zoo Whaley House Star of India  Heritage Park  El Prado Balboa Park Naval Station San Diego Lindbergh Field Aerospace Museum Natural History Museum San Diego Museum of Art Gaslamp Quarter Balboa Park is San Diego’s cultural hub, with more than 14 different museums, several gardens, home of the Zoo and more. Visitors to Balboa Park can now experience 12 museums for only $21 with the PASSPORT TO BALBOA PARK. The PASSPORT, which represents a $62 value, is a coupon booklet that allows one entrance to each of twelve museums and is valid for an entire week. It can be purchased at any participating museum and the Balboa Park Visitor Center. For more information call Balboa Park Visitors Center at (619/ 239-0512).