
Head to the harbor toward the Maritime Museum of San Diego to take in the nautical themed exhibitions housed inside historic ships. See how this downtown district has evolved since its days as a haven for saloons, gambling halls, and bordellos.

Begin with a picnic lunch at Petco Park visit Space4Art, a new collective of artist studios tour the newly restored Balboa Theater and visit the Asian Pacific Historic District.

Stroll through the historic Gaslamp Quarter and discover more than nightclubs and bars (not that those are bad!). Gaslamp Quarter: Red-Light District to Entertainment Mecca Don't miss the monthly Ray at Night art and entertainment event happening along Ray Street on the second Saturday of each month. See an artist-run storefront exhibition space or sample some of the neighborhood's many notable craft beer pubs. Visit the historic Observatory North Park (formerly the North Park Theater), which reopened after major renovations in 2005. An eclectic array of farm-to-table restaurants, independent coffee shops, visual art galleries and dance studios can be found along the main arteries of 30th Street and University Avenue. The historic urban neighborhood of North Park has evolved into a vibrant village, driven by architectural restoration, culinary creativity and a grassroots arts community. Immerse yourself in the buzz of street life in this bold, colorful neighborhood. Enjoy historic murals at Chicano Park, venture into unique design studios such as Glashaus, Bread & Salt and La Bodega and enjoy coffee at local Ryan Brothers. This rich history is fueling its revival as an arts enclave today.

In the early 1970s, this historic neighborhood became host to the world's largest collection of Chicano murals. Barrio Logan: From the Streets to the Studios See breathtaking waterfront views and one of a kind artwork from a 1898 Berkeley steam ferry, imagine the sounds of military recruits of the past while enjoying artisan chocolates and dance at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, see how art and innovation can transform a neighborhood, taste the original craft beer of North Park after a show at a historic theater, see why Balboa Park is a model for creativity, innovation and collaboration, and get in touch with your inner artist at The New Children's Museum.
