America + Fourth of July =
Fireworks!
All along the beach in San Diego County, families & friends will be vying for the best viewing positions. Some businesses are upping the ante with dinner cruises and musical extravaganzas. Don’t know where to begin?
Here’s where ALL the firework displays are (and some parades too!)…
Downtown San Diego & vicinity…
Coronado – Fourth of July Celebration Spreckels Park/Glorietta Bay
7 a.m. – 29th Annual Independence Day 15k run and 5k walk
9 a.m. - The 45th Annual Rough Water Swim
10 a.m. - Coronado’s Independence Day Parade
4-5:30 p.m. – Spreckels Park will host patriotic music. U.S. Navy Seals will perform strategic maneuvers on the land, air and at sea over the Glorietta Bay
9 p.m. - Fireworks
ecoronado.com or (619) 328-2461
Downtown San Diego - Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks
9 p.m. – Fireworks, from barges near Shelter & Harbor Islands, the Embarcadero & Seaport Village; to music from 105.7 “The Walrus” FM radio.
(619) 686-6200 or thebigbay.com
See downtown fireworks at these special locations & excursions…
Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, downtown
6:15 p.m. sharp – Check-in for Fireworks Cruise aboard tall ship Californian; ages 7 and up, $65. SOLD OUT
www.sdmaritime.org or (619) 234-9153
Summer Pops: “Star Spangled Pops” (July 3 through 5), Embarcadero Marina Park South
7:30 p.m. - Concerts with Marvin Hamlisch. $15-$75. Gates open 6 p.m.
(619) 235-0804
Navy Pier – A patriotic salute, with Conductor Garbutt, the Sweet Adelines Chorus, Sun Harbor Chorus and Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band.
Hornblower Cruises & Events, 1066 N. Harbor Drive;
6:30 p.m. sharp – Board for Dinner cruise and fireworks viewing; live music. Adults $125; discount for children 4-12.
(888) 467-6256
Yacht America, 1050 N. Harbor Drive;
6 p.m. – Departure for Sunset and fireworks sail with traditional picnic fare, soft drinks; BYO alcohol. Adults $125; children 12 and under, $80.
(800) 644-3454
USS Midway Museum (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum), Embarcadero;
6 p.m. – Visitors can bring picnic goodies & watch the fireworks. View multiple fireworks displays from the deck of the USS Midway. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages allowed. Live music. Limited tickets available; adults $10; children (6-17) $5.
www.midway.org or 619-544-9600
Ocean Beach @ Ocean Beach Pier (foot of Niagara Ave.)
9 p.m. – Fireworks simulcast to 103.7 FM radio
(619) 226-8613 or oceanbeachsandiego.com
Mission Bay Yacht Club, 1215 El Carmel Place;
Boat parade; (Members-only parking.)
9 p.m. – Fireworks
Mission Bay @ Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Vacation Road July 3
6 p.m. - Barbecue, Kids activities and carnival; $56.
9 p.m. - Fireworks
(858) 274-4630
SeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, Mission Bay; July 3rd – 5th
9:30 p.m. - Extended hours, musical acts, San Diego’s biggest fireworks show
(800) 25-SHAMU
La Jolla Cove - Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1180 Coast Blvd.;
9 p.m. – View fireworks from LJ Cove, Scripps Park or La Jolla Shores Beach.
(858) 456-1700
North County…
Del Mar Fairgrounds San Diego County Fair, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.;
7:30 p.m. - Navy Band Southwest
9 p.m. – Fireworks, followed by Smokey Robinson concert. Free with fair admission.
(858) 755-1161 or sdfair.com
Carlsbad – Legoland One Legoland Drive
Independence Day of celebration to include a life-size “Old Glory.” The 7200 piece creation will weigh 150 pounds & measure eight by four feet!
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. – Entertainment by the Jumpitz
8:30 p.m. – Fireworks; All activities included with admission
(760) 918-5346
Oceanside – Camp Pendleton - Del Mar Beach
Daylong barbecue and activities for military and guests;
9 p.m. – Fireworks
(760) 725-5355 or mccs.cp.com
Oceanside Pier
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. - activities at Pacific St & Mission Ave, Oceanside Pier, Oceanside Yacht Club & Amphitheater. Parades, fireworks and a street fair.
Oceanside - North Tyson Street Park
Daylong family-friendly activities. No fireworks.
msoceanside.com or (760) 535-5227
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all firework shows & activities take place on Saturday, July 4th.
