About this Event
There is no tour offered on the following dates: 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, and 8/12
This walking tour is hosted by Hostelling International USA (HI USA) and will begin at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel.
NOTE: You must be registered and agree to the waiver in order to participate in tour. There is a max of 10 people per tour.
About the Tour:
Enjoy a casual walk through the heart of Balboa Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States. The current layout and design of the park was initially developed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Balboa Park is home to 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo.
The tour starts at the hostel and our tour guide will lead everyone to the city bus to the take to Balboa Park. During the tour, guests will visit Cabrillo Bridge, Alcazar Garden, Palm Canyon, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Botanical Building, Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Spanish Village Art Center, Desert Cactus Garden, Rose Garden and exteriors of the Old Globe Theater, Museums, International Cottages and Japanese Friendship Garden. Optional Lunch at end of tour. Our tour guide will direct everyone to the bus stop to return to hostel.
There will be restroom breaks along the way.
The tour is 3 hours long and approximately 3.5-4 miles total.
What to Bring:
Bus fare is $2.50 each way, no change given on bus (you can ask for change at front desk prior to meeting for tour)
Mask
Water
Sunscreen
Money if you would like to purchase lunch at the end of the tour
About your Tour Guide:
Brian B. has lived in San Diego for over 25 years and enjoys the many outdoor activities available in San Diego from the beaches, parks and mountains. Brian has been a volunteer with HI USA since 2019.
Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement:
Please note that by submitting registration for this engagement activity you agree to HI USA’s waiver for engagement activities and HI USA’s Covid responsibilities and release of liability as listed below: Waiver for HI USA Engagement Activities:
I understand that my participation in HI USA Engagement Activities is voluntary and I assume all risks of loss, damage or injury that may be sustained while participating in this activity, including the risk of loss, damage or injury to myself. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in HI USA Engagement Activities against Hostelling International; American Youth Hostels, Inc., d/b/a Hostelling International USA, (HI USA); any and all HI USA Hostels and affiliated Hostels, their respective parent, subsidiary and officers, directors, employees, attorneys, agents, contractors, subcontractors, representatives, successors, assigns, guests and volunteers. I further agree to release and discharge HI USA from any claims for injuries, including illness and/or severe bodily injury/injuries and even death, damages or loss that I may have or which may accrue to me arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with HI USA Engagement Activities, including negligence. I agree to indemnify and hold the above released parties harmless from any and all claims, demands and/or causes of action seeking damages as a result of my participation, including reasonable attorney fees incurred in the defense of any claim, demand or cause of action. I understand that this agreement shall be governed by the applicable law of the State of Maryland. I waive my right to a trial by jury and agree to submit any dispute(s)/claim(s) that may arise out of my participation in any program or activity to binding arbitration in accord with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court to be invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in force.
Acknowledgement of Participant COVID-19 Responsibilities & Release of Liability:
HI USA welcomes you! We have expanded operating standards for our hostels to help protect the safety and health of guests, participants, volunteers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our operating standards and requested guest practices do change over time based on updated guidance from the CDC, OSHA and State and local Health Departments; please visit www.hiusa.org/coronovirus-preparedness prior to your participation to see the updated practices.
Currently we require staff and volunteers to understand COVID-19 symptoms and not to work or volunteer when experiencing these symptoms. Staff are required to wear masks, practice physical (6-feet) distancing, and follow CDC hand and respiratory hygiene guidelines. Volunteers are required to wear masks inside property but may take off when outside if vaccinated. We have also modified our housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
Program participants have a similar responsibility to other participants, staff and volunteers to follow COVID Responsive Practices:
- Unvaccinated wear a mask at all times (exceptions for eating or drinking)
- Unvaccinated adhere to physical (6 feet) distancing,
- All participants understand the symptoms of COVID-19 as highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html, and can self-attest that they have not experienced symptoms in the last 14 days.
Participant Acknowledgement of Responsibility and Release of Liability:
- I acknowledge that HI USA has created operating standards and requirements targeted at protecting the safety and health of myself and other participants, volunteers, and staff during the engagement activity.
- I acknowledge that it is still possible to contract COVID-19 while participating in an engagement activity despite adhering to the operating standards and requirements.
- I acknowledge and understand the heightened risks for COVID exposure that shared activities present due to the limited ability for Physical (Social) Distancing.
- I agree to forever release and waive my right to bring suit against Hostelling International USA (legal name American Youth Hostels, Inc.) and Hostelling International, their officers, directors, affiliates, subsidiaries, members, employees and/or agents (the released parties) in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to my stay at the hostel. I understand that this waiver means I give up my reservation party’s rights to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence, and give up any claim we may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.
- I certify that I am 18 years of age or older.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
HI San Diego Downtown, 521 Market Street, San Diego, United States
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