San Diego Blues Festival

Saturday September 17, 2011 was the first annual `AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival` at Embarcadero Marina Park North. This is a not for profit event to benefit the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The admission was $10 and two cans of food. There have been other blues festivals in San Diego, but to our knowledge none were for charity. The corporate sponsors take care of the expenses and volunteers man the event so the proceeds can go to the food bank. The setting on the bay was excellent and the weather was great (as always in San Diego). There were great bands, lots of food and drink and a very open enjoyable setting for enjoying it all. If you like music, this is for you. Look for this event next year. Enjoy!
For more information see http://www.sdbluesfest.com/

Art Walk on the Bay

On September 10 and 11, 2011 there was an art show in front of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. This fine arts festival was a well laid out affair on a grassy area just south of the convention center on San Diego Bay. The art ranged from photography to jewelry to paintings to ceramics. There were musical performers (6 each day) and food concessions with a variety of choices.
We have walked portions the boardwalk along the bay from the San Diego Convention Center north along Seaport Village to the Maritime Museum many times, but had not gone south to the Hilton area. This newer addition is nicely planned out and not as busy as the northern boardwalk. Even without an event, this is a wonderful place to visit in the downtown area. There are great views from every vantage point. Enjoy!
For more information see http://www.artwalkonthebay.org/ http://www.seaportvillage.com/ http://www.sdmaritime.org/

Old Town San Diego

Old Town San Diego is a California State Park located just north of downtown San Diego and east of Interstate 5. Old Town has restaurants, shops and museums. It is the birth place of California and a great place to walk around or enjoy a meal and a drink at one of the 30 plus restaurants. The area is well kept and there are a number of special events throughout the year. This is a great way to discover the history of San Diego whether you are 6 or 60. If you have someone from out of town, there is probably no other place that will offer so much history, shopping and food options. Enjoy!
For more information: http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/ or http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/