Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade Events: "Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
'America’s Largest Balloon Parade'
When: Wednesday, December 30
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown San Diego
Presented by San Diego County Credit Union
A Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Production
Purchase your tickets today!
The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2009 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union - a Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Production.
As always, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons-more than any other parade! Over 100,000 street-side spectators will enjoy the parade along with a nationwide television audience.
Parade festivities will begin in the television area with the finals of the 14th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and the Bumble Bee Foods 5K. After the parade, activity will continue on at the Broadway Pier with games, entertainment at the annual Family Festival, sponsored by Amtrak and Bank of America.
The parade telecast is produced by Cox Communications and can be seen locally on Channel 4 San Diego. The parade will also be televised nationally."
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Family Sleepovers on board the Star of India!
Join us for an imaginary voyage back to the19th Century.
Embarcadero-The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you and your family to step back in time and spend a night on board the world’s oldest, active sailing ship. Experience what life was like for immigrants and crew who lived aboard the Star of India. This imaginary voyage will begin on Saturday, July 18th at 2:30 pm and end on Sunday, July 19th at 9:00 am. The cost of admission is $45 for museum members and $65 for non-members. The program includes dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
Visiting passengers will have the opportunity to help set sail, move cargo, and stand watch aboard one of the most historically significant ships in the world. This program is very popular and it typically sells out, so we strongly encourage early reservations. Family Sleepovers will also take place on August 22-23rd and September 12-13th.
Please note that the ship does not leave the dock during this program. We recommend little sailors are at least 6 years old to participate. For more information and reservations call 619-234-9153 ext. 124 or visit our website at www.sdmaritime.org.
About the Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number for general inquiries is 619-234-9153. Additional information can be found on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org.
Embarcadero-The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you and your family to step back in time and spend a night on board the world’s oldest, active sailing ship. Experience what life was like for immigrants and crew who lived aboard the Star of India. This imaginary voyage will begin on Saturday, July 18th at 2:30 pm and end on Sunday, July 19th at 9:00 am. The cost of admission is $45 for museum members and $65 for non-members. The program includes dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
Visiting passengers will have the opportunity to help set sail, move cargo, and stand watch aboard one of the most historically significant ships in the world. This program is very popular and it typically sells out, so we strongly encourage early reservations. Family Sleepovers will also take place on August 22-23rd and September 12-13th.
Please note that the ship does not leave the dock during this program. We recommend little sailors are at least 6 years old to participate. For more information and reservations call 619-234-9153 ext. 124 or visit our website at www.sdmaritime.org.
About the Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number for general inquiries is 619-234-9153. Additional information can be found on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Top Gun at USS Midway!
USS Midway Museum Hosts the “Best of the Best”
Movie Night Featuring “TOPGUN” on Friday, May 29!
The USS Midway Museum is bringing that “loving feeling” back with the ultimate movie event of the year! On Friday, May 29 watch Tom Cruise as fighter pilot “Maverick”, and his co-pilot, Anthony Edwards as “Goose,” “turn ‘em and burn ‘em” in the most famous 80’s fighter pilot movie of all time: TOPGUN!
The 40th anniversary celebration starts at 6:30pm, and the movie starts at 7:30pm. Hungry for more TOPGUN? The one and only Kansas City BBQ, famous for the “sleazy bar scene”, will be on site selling BBQ meals. Other fun activities include optional thrilling flight simulators, trivia and prizes, Flight Deck tours and a no host bar featuring Midway’s special cocktail of the night, “F-14 tini”!
And you’ll get to meet the real “Viper” from the real TOPGUN who also made an appearance in the movie!
Don’t miss the movie event of the year!
General Admission tickets are only $10!
Buy your tickets online at www.midway.org and at Midway’s ticket booth Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm.
This first ever movie night is part of the USS Midway’s 3rd annual Legacy Week, A Salute to TOPGUN’s 40th anniversary! Legacy Week boasts unique and exciting family activities and events all week long starting Saturday May 23rd, closing with the TOPGUN 40th anniversary Celebration and movie night on May 29th.
Movie Night Featuring “TOPGUN” on Friday, May 29!
The USS Midway Museum is bringing that “loving feeling” back with the ultimate movie event of the year! On Friday, May 29 watch Tom Cruise as fighter pilot “Maverick”, and his co-pilot, Anthony Edwards as “Goose,” “turn ‘em and burn ‘em” in the most famous 80’s fighter pilot movie of all time: TOPGUN!
The 40th anniversary celebration starts at 6:30pm, and the movie starts at 7:30pm. Hungry for more TOPGUN? The one and only Kansas City BBQ, famous for the “sleazy bar scene”, will be on site selling BBQ meals. Other fun activities include optional thrilling flight simulators, trivia and prizes, Flight Deck tours and a no host bar featuring Midway’s special cocktail of the night, “F-14 tini”!
And you’ll get to meet the real “Viper” from the real TOPGUN who also made an appearance in the movie!
Don’t miss the movie event of the year!
General Admission tickets are only $10!
Buy your tickets online at www.midway.org and at Midway’s ticket booth Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm.
This first ever movie night is part of the USS Midway’s 3rd annual Legacy Week, A Salute to TOPGUN’s 40th anniversary! Legacy Week boasts unique and exciting family activities and events all week long starting Saturday May 23rd, closing with the TOPGUN 40th anniversary Celebration and movie night on May 29th.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Discounts for Social Media Friends!!!
Just click the link below to get special discounts offered to our Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and Blog friends! The sooner you plan your San Diego get away, the greater the discount!
Padre season starts next week, summer is just around the corner, there is no better time to come experience all that "America's Finest City" has to offer!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Gaslamp Art Showcase
This Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., the second annual Gaslamp Art Showcase will be held on the streets of the entertainment district in downtown San Diego. The Art Showcase invites people to rediscover the beautiful and architecturally-rich Historic District by day as they tour each element of this event.
The Gaslamp Art Showcase will host multiple art exhibits and installations in unique settings throughout the district. The "Reflection Art Show" will feature an outdoor exhibit of booths on Island Avenue, while the "Spyglass Art Exhibit" will be within Gaslamp Quarter venues including Fine Art Galleries, rooftop lounges and more. Many of San Diego's leading artists will gather to display their talent for this juried event and winners will be selected for "Artist of the Day" and "Emerging Artist of the Day" awards.
Participating locations include: Michael J. Wolf Gallery, Shorelines Gallery, Siamak Art Gallery, The Art of Tim Cantor, CJ Gallery, The Brokers Building, Exclusive Collections Gallery, Abbott Realty Group, Dakota Grill and Spirits, Acqua al 2, J6 Bar/Hotel Solamar, Hard Rock Café, the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, Heavenly Cupcake, Hostelling International, Ivy Hotel, Kurios Boutique, Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge, Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina, S.D. Trading Co., Starbucks, To The Point, Reviva Med, the William Heath Davis House and Gaslamp Gifts, and more.
The Gaslamp Art Showcase is a free community event produced by the Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) and its partner businesses. The event is sponsored by the city of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and Young's Market Company. The GQA is anticipating approximately 5,000 attendees for this event. This and other activities of the GQA are partially funded by the city of San Diego's Small Business Enhancement Program.
The Gaslamp Art Showcase will host multiple art exhibits and installations in unique settings throughout the district. The "Reflection Art Show" will feature an outdoor exhibit of booths on Island Avenue, while the "Spyglass Art Exhibit" will be within Gaslamp Quarter venues including Fine Art Galleries, rooftop lounges and more. Many of San Diego's leading artists will gather to display their talent for this juried event and winners will be selected for "Artist of the Day" and "Emerging Artist of the Day" awards.
Participating locations include: Michael J. Wolf Gallery, Shorelines Gallery, Siamak Art Gallery, The Art of Tim Cantor, CJ Gallery, The Brokers Building, Exclusive Collections Gallery, Abbott Realty Group, Dakota Grill and Spirits, Acqua al 2, J6 Bar/Hotel Solamar, Hard Rock Café, the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, Heavenly Cupcake, Hostelling International, Ivy Hotel, Kurios Boutique, Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge, Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina, S.D. Trading Co., Starbucks, To The Point, Reviva Med, the William Heath Davis House and Gaslamp Gifts, and more.
The Gaslamp Art Showcase is a free community event produced by the Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) and its partner businesses. The event is sponsored by the city of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and Young's Market Company. The GQA is anticipating approximately 5,000 attendees for this event. This and other activities of the GQA are partially funded by the city of San Diego's Small Business Enhancement Program.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Whale Watching in San Diego!
Sail on the famous 'AMERICA' - A rare opportunity is available DAILY December 27 to March 29....to sail on the luxury and historic yacht 'America' during the peak of the Whale migration. Typically available for private / corporate charter only the yacht is open to the general public for an exciting sailing experience on the ocean off San Diego in search of Whales. This is no ordinary
'whale watching' experience. The "America's Cup" is named after the magnificent 139 Ft yacht and a sail upon her is a "once in a lifetime" thrill.
From late December until early April as many as 28,000 California Gray Whales migrate past San Diego in their 10,000 mile annual migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California. As they travel South to Mexico they are in larger concentrations and seemingly closer to shore. This allows multiple sightings each time we sail. They do have their tail "kicked into gear" as they travel at about 8 knots past our viewing area. Of course they do stop to play occasionally, breaching from the water to send massive sprays of ocean in all directions. Most of our sightings can occur within 5 miles of the coastline during this earlier part of the season. As the whales return from Baja they tend to be a little further out to sea and more spread apart. As such our sails can take us as far out as 8 or 9 miles on some trips. While the whales are the target of our trips we are always entertained by the massive number of Dolphins that swim with the yacht. In counting these Dolphins they are best described as 'herds' of dolphins ....or 'acres' of dolphins. There can litterally be thousands of them in any school. Three or four different species are often seen. On one such trip we witnessed what can only be described as "a stampede of dolphins". While casually surrounding the yacht 'America' and surfing along at about 8 knots, they very suddenly increased speed 3-fold and took a sharp left turn and raced off into the distance. The wall of white water soon disappeared into the horizon. Who knows what triggered them to take off like that but it was an amazing thing to see. Sailing to the see whales and dolphins presents a fabulous day out and can often be described as having a "Picnic on the Ocean". We will provide a big cooler with soda, water & ice, we'll also have some light snacks. Our guests get to bring your own alcohol, the sandwiches for lunch etc. SO....you can see how the 'picnic' thing comes about....this magnificent yacht cruising across the ocean on a beautiful sunny day, a blanket on deck, the picnic basket with the crackers and cheese plus a nice bottle of your favorite wine. It has all the makings of a very lovely day......and somewhere along the way the whales and dolphins become a 'bonus'. The yacht "America" is very stable and very few guests ever experience any motion sickness. A trip to the ocean on board the 'America' is as much about the opportunity to sail on this amazing yacht as it is to see the whales. It is simply the whale watching season that gives the public the rare opportunity to sail aboard the America".
Sail Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Departs: San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Boarding Time: 10:45 AM
Fee: Mon-Fri: $65 / Adults / $34 / Children 12 & under
W/ends: $85 / Adults / $44 / Children 12 & under
Includes: Soft Beverages & Snacks, History lesson of “America” and modern
“America’s Cup” & Whale watching narration. Guests are encouraged to
BYO additional beverages / food.
For sailing dates & reservations please call:
800 644-3454 or 858 922-3522
warren@americayacht.com
'whale watching' experience. The "America's Cup" is named after the magnificent 139 Ft yacht and a sail upon her is a "once in a lifetime" thrill.
From late December until early April as many as 28,000 California Gray Whales migrate past San Diego in their 10,000 mile annual migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California. As they travel South to Mexico they are in larger concentrations and seemingly closer to shore. This allows multiple sightings each time we sail. They do have their tail "kicked into gear" as they travel at about 8 knots past our viewing area. Of course they do stop to play occasionally, breaching from the water to send massive sprays of ocean in all directions. Most of our sightings can occur within 5 miles of the coastline during this earlier part of the season. As the whales return from Baja they tend to be a little further out to sea and more spread apart. As such our sails can take us as far out as 8 or 9 miles on some trips. While the whales are the target of our trips we are always entertained by the massive number of Dolphins that swim with the yacht. In counting these Dolphins they are best described as 'herds' of dolphins ....or 'acres' of dolphins. There can litterally be thousands of them in any school. Three or four different species are often seen. On one such trip we witnessed what can only be described as "a stampede of dolphins". While casually surrounding the yacht 'America' and surfing along at about 8 knots, they very suddenly increased speed 3-fold and took a sharp left turn and raced off into the distance. The wall of white water soon disappeared into the horizon. Who knows what triggered them to take off like that but it was an amazing thing to see. Sailing to the see whales and dolphins presents a fabulous day out and can often be described as having a "Picnic on the Ocean". We will provide a big cooler with soda, water & ice, we'll also have some light snacks. Our guests get to bring your own alcohol, the sandwiches for lunch etc. SO....you can see how the 'picnic' thing comes about....this magnificent yacht cruising across the ocean on a beautiful sunny day, a blanket on deck, the picnic basket with the crackers and cheese plus a nice bottle of your favorite wine. It has all the makings of a very lovely day......and somewhere along the way the whales and dolphins become a 'bonus'. The yacht "America" is very stable and very few guests ever experience any motion sickness. A trip to the ocean on board the 'America' is as much about the opportunity to sail on this amazing yacht as it is to see the whales. It is simply the whale watching season that gives the public the rare opportunity to sail aboard the America".
Sail Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Departs: San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Boarding Time: 10:45 AM
Fee: Mon-Fri: $65 / Adults / $34 / Children 12 & under
W/ends: $85 / Adults / $44 / Children 12 & under
Includes: Soft Beverages & Snacks, History lesson of “America” and modern
“America’s Cup” & Whale watching narration. Guests are encouraged to
BYO additional beverages / food.
For sailing dates & reservations please call:
800 644-3454 or 858 922-3522
warren@americayacht.com
Thursday, March 12, 2009
San Diego to host Women's NCAA Basketball!
3/21/09 – 3/23/09 Cox Arena will be the site of the first two rounds of March Madness as it returns to San Diego March 21 and 23, 2009 with the National Collegiate Athletic Association women's basketball tournament.
Stay downtown and experience San Diego and take in the action!
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
Stay downtown and experience San Diego and take in the action!
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
World Baseball Classic
Getting ready for the next rounds of International play, the World Baseball Classic will be just down the street at Petco Park! http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/ballparks/index.jsp?loc=san_diego
Holiday Inn on the Bay is offering great discounts, check them out here:
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
Holiday Inn on the Bay is offering great discounts, check them out here:
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
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