Southeastern San Diego may not be on many travelers’ radar yet, but this hidden gem is one of San Diego’s most culturally diverse regions. Located about 5 miles from downtown, the neighborhoods of Southeastern San Diego are easily accessible by the San Diego Trolley and offer lots of ways to see, hear and taste the […]
Coronado: Essential Summer Guide, Part 2
It’s almost the weekend and sun-kissed Coronado is calling! In between boogie boarding and wiggling your toes in the sand on America’s #1 Beach (thank you, Dr. Beach!) following are a few fun – and free – lesser-known “secret” sights and activities around the island to check out.
Arts Month San Diego: Art Makes a Splash in Coronado
This week, Arts Month San Diego is focusing on the island of Coronado. Nestled between the Pacific surf and sparkling San Diego Bay with its palm-lined boulevards, Coronado is pretty as a postcard. The town’s picturesque setting is accentuated by a plethora of public art dotted around the island. San Diego Magazine recently featured Coronado’s […]
Video Tour: Finding San Diego’s Hidden Art
September is Arts Month here in San Diego, and we’re celebrating with everything from art walks to film festivals. But regardless of what month you visit, San Diego is a top destination for lovers of all forms of art. Some of the city’s most intriguing artworks take a little bit of sleuthing to discover. Fortunately, […]
This Bay Was Made For Walkin’
Starting tomorrow, the Maritime Museum is offering free, guided Historic Walking Tours along San Diego Bay. The tours will last 45 minutes to an hour and be offered twice a day on weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Port, they’ll cover about one mile of the waterfront beginning in front of the USS […]
Scenes From ArtWalk on the Bay
Each year, ArtWalk on the Bay celebrates that spirit by packing as many artists and art pieces into Embarcadero Marina Park North (right where Seaport Village is) this weekend as possible, along with art teachers, musicians (on two stages), and even demonstrations from culinary artists.
Urban Trees Bloom On San Diego Bay
My perennial favorite public art project is blooming again along the shores of San Diego Bay. Each year since 2003, the Port of San Diego has commissioned artists to dream up fantastic, fanciful sculptures and install their “urban tree” on our waterfront. Over the years, the Urban Trees project has produced works of art that range […]