As kids, summer was the time to leave school and experience more hands on learning and adventures. As an adult, why not make summer a time for such fun, mental stimulation? Here is the chance to take a great summer class in San Diego 2016 and/or other fun educational opportunity.

FREE Architecture & History Tour of Gaslamp Quarter

Take a beautiful walk and learn about the history of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District with Geotourist’s FREE app. Simply download the app and let it audio-guide you along at whatever pace you like best.

Recommended Starting Place:

Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation

410 Island Avenue

San Diego, CA

Learn more about this educational app: http://geotourist.com

Science lovers: Learn about Whales in 3D (from New Zealand)

Immerse yourself in the wonder of these mysterious creatures: Whales: Giants of the Deep. This exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park blends science, storytelling and interactive experiences, which is compelling for both adults and children. If you like to go big or go home, there’s even a 58 foot fully articulated sperm whale skeleton.

This exhibit comes all the way from one of the best museum in all New Zealand, so you’ll also learn about the history of whaling in the land of hobbits (aka New Zealand).  Plus, while you’re there, experience the Whales 3D film!

Learn more about the exhibit and this famous Balboa Park museum here.

Become Julia Child: Cooking Classes in San Diego

Spice things up by learning cooking skills you can bring to your own kitchen with a cooking class at Sur La Table in La Jolla. Pick from July classes like:

• Spectacular summer brunch
• Perfect summer pies
• Delicious Thai at home
• Date Night: Tour de France
• And more!
  

See full July calendar here. (Book fast; these book up.)