I'm really glad I was able to attend this event this year. My friend and I had an absolute blast…read morewalking around to the different vendors trying food and drinks. I'm not a wine drinker, so I was especially happy that they offered more than just wine as beverages. We tried a ton of food! I would say most were average, some terrible, and a few that were to do for! Possibly my favorite food was the sushi roll from Chef Jesse at Loews Hotel. He was nice enough to give me one without mayo since I can't have it. Another favorite was the grilled cheese and tomato soup from Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe. Overall, it was a ton of fun! It's a good and bad thing for the large amount of vendors there are. I loved being able to constantly try something new, but I was there the whole event and there was still plenty of things we didn't get to try.

I was so fortunate to be able to attend SDFW when I won giveaway tix for GA admission to their…read moreGrand Fiesta, Nov. 9 at Liberty Station. Shoutout to Yelp for that! The sold-out event was packed, but the 300+ vendors came together and put on the best experience. The ticket was so worth it, as I indulged in tacos, fresh yummy seafood, bubbly drinks, and ate to my heart's desire. I recognized some restaurants that I've previously dined at and was introduced to some new spots as well. My favorite bites were Taco Tijuanero, Puesto, and La Corriente's Ahi Tostada. The organization of the event was high priority, including security screening. Vendors were evenly spread out; there was water and sparkling can stations everywhere and the venue being in Liberty Station made it more spacious and lively! I thought there was a great mix of entertainment, beverages, and shopping vendors, while still highlighting the culinary scene! I absolutely loved SDFW Festival! It will be a goal of mine to go to all the days in the future! I enjoyed the freebies too and handouts of the magazine, stickers from booths, and even a free tote and wine chiller cup from Chita Living.

We had planned to spend the afternoon at Liberty Station and were pleasantly surprised to see the…read moreTet Festival being hosted here. Upon arrival, the Lion and Dragon dance had just started so we got to see the full performance. As a kid, I was always fond of seeing these performances, so I was smiling ear to ear! The event was very fun and festive, with lots of food vendors and merchants selling all kinds of stuff. I didn't have a hat on me and it was sunny, so I ended up with a pretty parasol to shield me from the beating sun. Next year, I'll definitely want to come dressed in my Vietnamese dress to take pictures with all the beautiful props. All in all, we had a great time and will be back next year!

We went to the Tet Festival at Liberty Station over the weekend and it was sensational. The food…read morewas incredible; such authentic delicious Vietnamese creations! Too many to name one and all made to order! The stage performances were exceptional and so varied! Fair rides kept families busy and so happy! I hope they come back next year to celebrate the lunar year again!

AWARENESS: Knowing the family and I would be staying close…read moreto Liberty Station during the week of April 21, 2019. I checked out not only Yelp events but, the Liberty Station website to se what was happening around the time of our visit. Yelp had a few events, most of those were for the over 21 crowd but, the Liberty Station site showed they were to host their 1st "Taste of Liberty Station" event and, it was open to all ages. NARRATIVE: The Taste of Liberty Station was held on Thursday, April 24, 2019 from 5 until 9 pm. Tickets were available for advanced purchase online at a discounted rate. Day of the event tickets were also offered with an additional cost of around $5 dollars. My family and I purchased our tickets prior to the event and I was able to download each ticket to my iPhone via the Liberty Station website. SCENE: Liberty Station is located in the Point Loma area of San Diego and occupies what was once the Navy Recruit Training Center and Naval Training Center. In fact, most the buildings playing host to the various shops and restaurants on Liberty Station are the old barracks and schools the Navy once owned and used from 1923 until 1997 when the base and buildings were sold to the City of San Diego. EVIDENCE: The event started off when we were handed a "roadmap" flyer. The flyer had a route map and a check box from the restaurants and shops participating in the event. As you entered each shop or restaurant for your bite size sample or taste. An employee would check off your stop in the box provided. Over 27 restaurants / shops participated in the event. I also noticed and actually snapped a picture of paper bags along the route which were filled with sand and a candle. These were placed along the route to show guest the path (route) to take the next stop. IMO, pretty cleaver. Over the years, my family and I have enjoyed eating at the many restaurants in and around Point Loma and Liberty Station but, I was still surprised a few times today after sampling a few places I had seen but never tried. All the sample of food at the various restaurants were plentiful and tasty. I was also happy to see all of the many employees and volunteers with smiles on their faces as they interacted with guest. In some instances, I even got some of the employees to laugh at my weak jokes. RECOMMENDATION(S): What can I say. Great weather. Great people and, a great location. With this being the first of its kind at Liberty Station. I think those responsible for putting the event together did an awesome job! I am sure with todays success, this event and more like it will take place in the future and when it does. I will be right here to watch, eat and smile.

2.5 stars, it is!…read more This review is long overdue since it happened on Sept 17th but wanted to be sure that I eventually got around to writing one. While i'm not an elite triathlete, I've done many events since I've started in 2009. This was the first time that I actually did this local event. My observations with this race: PROS: --If you live in San Diego, course is in our back yard. No need to ship your bike and carry all your tri gear. For those who have ever done this, you know this is a huge plus. --Calm swim in the bay = fast swim times. --This year, the medal was pretty nice as were the two shirts that they gave out in your goodie bag. One was a t-shirt and the other a technical shirt. Both i've used several times which is unusual for race shirts. --Flat run course --Coach Gurujan was the Head Referree for the event so you know USAT rules were strictly enforced. Love it! --Beer garden was great but they ran out of a lot of things early on. CONS: --Expo is really small which I pretty much expected. Pretty much just consisted of their store. --Staff during check in/expo seemed unorganized and were not very friendly. If you had questions regarding the race, they were not very helpful or accommodating. I spoke to an employee (Rachel???) and she was border line rude and was talking crap about other participants in my presence. Not too professional. --Swim start was a joke! They were using a bullhorn and having staff run around yelling for people to get to the swim start. Ever heard of sound system and speakers...just saying. Lots of people missed their waves because of this. --Course cut off times seemed pretty loose. I had a few friends in the last few waves with less than 40 minute swim only to get cut off on their second loop on the bike course. Much sooner than what was communicated to us in the race details. Pretty disappointing since this was their first triathlon. They aren't slow on the bike either. Needless to say, not first time triathlon friendly. This is a nice local event in San Diego that I'd love to support but I'm just not a fan this race and in my experience with Moment, I'm just not impressed with their staff. There are a lot of local races that I'd rather participate in; San Diego International, Carlsbad triathlon, Solana Beach, Mission bay, SheRox and many others that run a lot more smoothly. At least I gave this race a try...

The San Diego try classic is one of the top triathlons in San Diego. Centrally located near…read moredowntown San Diego makes for a picture perfect event. A beautiful course out laid through point Loma. A Stillwater start followed by a challenging bike ride through the submarine base climbing up to the lighthouse and back to liberty station on unexciting bobsled style downhill course. The race concludes with a run along the liberty station park. It's a great event well put together and USAT sanctioned.

When I saw this advertised on yelp, I knew my partner and I had to go…read more There were a good amount of vendors selling dog things, free samples, treats, etc...but I just wanted to hang with all the dogs...and I did! Big dogs, small dogs, all adoptable...or get information to foster them! So many lovable dogs needing a good home! Adopt, don't shop!

Right in the park area of Liberty Station. I loved it!! It was full of doggie items you love! So…read moremany nice freebies and things for dogs you would think of for example : tactical advantage pet gear from a fun company called Kiloniner. So many funny dog patches and vests. They had puppies that made your heart melt. Frosted Faces was there. Such a great foundation for senior dogs. It's a great source for pet adoption because you can truly see how they behave with other dogs. If they are a barker or a pouncer. It helps you pick out the right dog for you and your family. Was such a great time to spend my day. If you're a dog lover... go now!

I cannot believe I forgot to write a review on San Diego Bay Parade of Lights!!!…read more We have been here a couple of years now. It's supposed to start around 5:30pm ish. Depends on where you're going to be to see all the pretty boats of lights!! It all depends on how many people participate in this evening of fun!! It can get crowded fast so plan your evening accordingly. It all starts at Shelter Island! It then goes to Harbor Island, Seaport Village, The Embarcadero, The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park, and the Ferry Landing on Coronado. Pick an area that will best benefit your evening. We brought a lawn chair and snacks! Overall, a great family experience!!

We stayed to see the boat parade after a performance at the Rady Shell. Some of the places had…read morebetter views than others. We just moved around a bit until he had the view we wanted. Some of the boats were elaborately decorated and others were more simple. It was definitely enjoyable (alien theme this year).

The line was very long for this event it stretched around the base a full block. Once the event…read moreopened, it went pretty fast-paced, and we got in within 20 minutes. This was our first time here, and it was impressive. There were lots of vendors from whisky, wine, spirits, food, beer, and donuts. Most of them were excellent and were fantastic. We spent a good time around the fountain square where most of the great foods and wines were. Plus, there was an awesome dj on center stage playing classic to modern hits and mixes. We had a great time even though it was a short 3 half-hour long. But, too much is a great thing, right? We were all stuffed beyond capacity, too. I'm sure many of you have been here, especially if you live down here in the San Diego area. I was fortunately able and luckily to live in Carlsbad, North County, for three years back in 2000. Anyway, next year is a go for sure. We will be in line sooner than later. Enjoy.

Waaayyyy too crowded and standing in long lines to get a measly small sample was no fun! I should…read morehave saved the money and went to get a nice steak dinner instead! The line to just get in was over a mile long...next year they need to start checking tickets and putting on wristbands 30 min before the event starts that way at 6:30 sharp they can just let people walk in! Also a majority of the booths didn't not have clear signage so a lot of the time you had no idea what you were standing in line for! This event needs to be more organized period.

I had a good time here, but it's just too expensive at $90 to get in, $20 to park, and food that…read moreisn't cheap, either. The music program seems enough to satisfy even the pickiest of people (4 stages packed with different musicians), but other aspects of the "New Orleans experience" were lacking. They only had three cooking demonstrations for the entire day, and the one I wanted to go to on making jambalaya was canceled for no apparent reason. And they were missing New Orleans drinks: Nowhere to be had were hurricanes, mint juleps, sazeracs, cafe au lait (coffee). There was little informative about Mardi Gras culture and the bathroom situation was wanting: in the afternoon those portable hand washing stations lacked water and hand towels. I just think to myself there's a lot on offer in San Diego that's free - like Lunar New Year Festivals, which I went to earlier in the year. Completely free to go and sometimes free parking, as well, so if you're going to pay $90 for Gator by the Bay it better be a damn good experience all around.

They ran out of kona big wave what a disappointment!! They need overall better selection of food,…read moreespecially drinks.

I love Marines, but when it comes to traffic for the public without notice or detour, it's not…read morefair. I take my son to school in Point Loma, and the traffic causes stress and delays to and from our destination. The government MCRD should work on traffic for the public.

Saturday, September 26, 2015 will be my 6th Boot Camp Challenge since my Boot Camp in 1977. Yes…read more.. just a FEW years ago! Amazingly, I found one other crazy person to run this challenge with me. Thanks Shawn for your 4 years in a row... and for the next 10 Challenges to come. It's an honor to be able to come back to this Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego and run this same obstacle course as the past and future Marines! These Drill Instructors are INCREDIBLE; their dedication, their fitness, their determination to motivate others and oh yes... their ability to pick out that 1 boot out of 80 in a platoon, for making a minute mistake. It's been over 35 years since my boot camp and I still can remember my 4 Drill Instructor's names and faces. They still motivate me in my hiking endeavors. They molded me into the person who I became. http://www.bootcampchallenge.com/