2024 America's Airshow at MCAS Miramar

 

America's Air Show took to the skies over MCAS Miramar over the weekend. Starting Friday September 27, 2004 the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar welcomed the public to come out and meet with the men and women soldiers that make up the armed forces. There were static displays from various agencies such as U.S. Air Force, Navy, NASA and various law enforcement agencies brought in aircraft and vehicles. Here are some of the highlights from DAY 1, Friday 

Art in Public #3 Grand Caribe Shoreline Park, Coronado Island

 

 

598 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118

 Grand Caribe Shoreline Park is located south of the roundabout on Grand Caribe Causeway. Dogs are allowed on leash at all Port of San Diego parks, however I have encountered many people allowing their dogs off-leash here to swim in south bay. On leash or off leash please continue to clean up after your pet. Far too many dog shit piles left right ON THE TRAIL.  There is limited access to the shoreline. A dirt path winds it way south and around the marina channel for Coronado Cays. Be mindful that a high tide will affect the width of the beach. 

I have observed everything from house finches, Anna's Hummingbird, Great Egrets to Willets while walking the path. 

2024 Bayfair H1 Unlimited Grand Prix Boat Race

 

San Diego Bayfair on Mission Bay is Southern California’s largest annual beach festival and powerboat competition. Taking place September 13-15, 2024, Bayfair features H1 Hydroplanes, live music, corn and lo-rider regionals.

https://sandiegobayfair.org/  check website for event schedule and ticket information 

Art in Public #2 Pepper Park National City

 

Pepper Park is located in National City on the east side of San Diego Bay. This 5 /12 acre park sits along the Sweetwater Chanel and offers a boat launching ramp, a well-equpped fishing pier with lighting for night fishing. This park does not have shore access to San Diego Bay however. In 2024 improvement projects were announced to include possible 2 acre expansion of the park,improved play structures and parking. There a number of play areas for children and familes, picnic tables and restrooms. The park is open from 6am to 1030pm. \

Art in Public #1 Bayside Park Chula Vista

 Location: 999 Bayside Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Note: Due to construction activities in the area, street parking is limited and park permits for Bayside Park are unavailable at this time.

Bayside Park features a fishing pier perfect for a lazy afternoon, surrounded by marinas and restaurants. The park also provides an inspiring view of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge and the San Diego urban skyline. Amenities include wide shared walkway and bike path that is part of the 24 mile long Bayshore bikeway, a playground for children, volleyball court and seating  along the shoreline.

The Fisherman is a sculpture of a great egret, created by Stephen Fairfield, 2006 constructed of 13′ high X 16′ long X 5′ wide welded steel Giant Egret

The Fisherman sculpture is located on the south end of Bayside Park behind the restrooms and east of the fishing Pier. The Bayside Park Pier 

 

This is San Diego Synergy, by Kent Kraber, 2007. This stainless steel sculpture depicts the wildlife around San Diego shoreline. Different varieties of seabirds and fish mesh with sailboats and fluid shapes of wind and water.

Walking north along the Bayview Bike Path you come across a series tall poles. Looking at older images of the area it seems to be a kinetic art installation from 2004 by artist George Peters and Melanie Walker. Atop of each pole should be a wind vane like structure but those have been removed. Unknown if the sculpture "Wind Oars" will be reassembled or removed after construction of the Gaylord Property scene in the background. 

Information placard about South Bay Ecosystem 

Public Art around the Port of San Diego Waterfront

 

Immerse Yourself in Arts with Self-Guided Tours

The art around the Port of San Diego’s waterfront offers a singular experience, unique to each person who happens by. From monumental to intimate pieces…traditional bronze sculptures, vibrant murals, fountains, kinetic artworks, light projections, sound art, and conceptual artworks – we invite you to immerse yourself in the arts at the Port of San Diego.

 Coronado Bayside; Imperial Beach; Chula Vista Bayfront; National City Marina District; and San Diego’s Embarcadero and Shelter Island.

Click on the links to learn more about its location 

Bayside Park-Chula Vista South Bay 

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Coronado  

Point Loma 

Imperial Beach