: . . . I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
: museum(s) displaying old sof kayaks? . . .

Not sure whether you would find old kayaks at the natural history museum (http://www.sdnhm.org/) or the maritime museum, (http://www.sdmaritime.com) but a couple phone calls might get you that info. You might also try the San Diego Museum of Man http://www.museumofman.org/ Looking at just their websites I didn't see any kayaks. Maybe they have some and keep them in the back.

Otherwise, how about renting a kayak and going on a 2-hour kayak tour?

http://www.sandiegobikeandkayaktours.com/kayak_tour.html

Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier. www.midway.org

Or, take a harbor cruise and visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego

For info, see here:

http://www.hornblower.com/harbortours.asp?port=sd#

Two hour cruise and admission to the museum is $34 for adults. Kids are about half that. With a 1 hour cruise you save $5.

There is also the world famous San Diego Zoo, and the San Diego Natural History Museum. For a combo with a Sea Lion viewing cruise, see here:

http://www.hornblower.com/sealion/combopackages.htm

The same people have some tips on parking in the harbor area. Seems the all day parking at the USS Midway is $3 less than parking 2 hours at other lots.

http://www.hornblower.com/sealion/directions-parking.htm

You might try contacting an officer of the San Diego kayak club and ask them. Here is a link to their e-mail addresses:
http://www.sdkc.org/contacts/contacts.php

Enjoy your trip.

PGJ