Also along the Embarcadero are several war memorials, including the Aircraft Carrier Memorial, Battle of Leyte Gulf Memorial, and the National Solute to Bob Hope and the Military.
The Urban Trees project features thirty original sculptural works of public art displayed on the Embarcadero, each designed and fabricated by a different artist. Maximum creativity in design and selection of materials was both encouraged and realized.
Nearby to the Embarcadero are several restaurants, hotels, and shops. You can also catch the trolley near Petco Park.
ACTIVITY HUBS
San Diego Embarcadero Activity Hub
Embarcadero North Marina Park, Embarcadero South Marina Park, Downtown San Diego, Seaport Village, Maritime Museum, Midway Museum, Hornblower Cruises, San Diego Harbor Excursions, Cruise Ship Terminal, Convention Center, Petco Park.
Events: Several events throughout the year.
ATTRACTIONS
SHORELINE PARKS
Embarcadero South Marina Park
A large grassy park with shade trees, walkways, gazebos, concession stand basketball courts and a public fishing pier. Hosts San Diego Summer Pops.
Embarcadero North Marina Park
a grassy park on a peninsula that extends from Seaport Village embarcadero into the bay.
MUSEUMS / LANDMARKS / HISTORIC PLACES
Maritime Museum of San Diego
World-class collection of historic ships, including the Star of India.
USS Midway Museum
Includes a collection of restored aircraft and helicopters from WWII through her 47 year commission. Restaurant onboard.
SHOPPING AREAS
Seaport Village
A collection of specialty shops, restaurants plazas and walkways on 14 acres that recreate a century-old waterfront village.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
Terminal on Broadway Pier that serves over 200 cruise ships visiting San Diego annually.
San Diego Convention Center
Large convention center on San Diego Bay, next to downtown Gaslamp District.
HOTELS
Downtown Hotels, Downtown Boutique Hotels, Downtown Bayside Hotels, Little Italy Boutique Hotels, Gaslamp District Boutique Hotels
Ecclectic selection of hotels, boutique hotel resorts, bayside resorts for vacationer and business traveler.
EVENTS
San Diego Restaurant Week
January 17-29, 2010
September 19-24, 2010
Several new restaurants as well as established favorites will open their doors this year.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Health & Fitness Expo
June 4 - 5, 2010
Features over 100 exhibits pertaining to health and fitness. Free samples, interactive displays.
Seaport Village Summer Concerts
June - Sept. 2010 (TBA)
Summer concerts at the East Gazebo, surrounded by the village, bay and park.
Artwalk on the Bay
September 18 - 19, 2010
Scenic venue on the bay with arts and crafts exhibits, live music and interactive art experiences for the kids.
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
November 17 - 21, 2010
Southern Cal's largest wine and food fest. Includes 60 fine dining restaurants and 160 world-class wineries.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
December 2010 (TBA)
Two Sundays of boats lit up in holiday decor, parading on the bay. Over 80,000 onlookers expected.
Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
December 2010 (TBA)
Annual holiday bowl parade along Harbor Drive, next to downtown and San Diego Bay.
