This is a world-class contemporary museum. If you're in the area, don't miss it!…read more Important details: -The entrance is not on the ocean side, you have to walk around the block to Prospect Street. -The museum is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! They are also closed on many holidays, check the hours of operation before visiting. -They participate in Bank of America Museums on Us. Thanks to the friendly person at the front desk who mentioned this. -This museum is near La Jolla Cove which if you like birds, is not to be missed! The museum has three floors and nice outdoor areas including a restaurant. The museum overlooks an absolutely stunning coastline. They go a little overboard with recordings and staff asking patrons to stay away from the art (I get it, but geez!). Be ready for that, especially if you have kids. The Nick Cave fringy art is just too tempting for kids. I went to look out a window and was told to stay back, I mean really. They have a "calm room", and you might need to use that to calm down from being told to stay away from the art so much! Haha. I saw the Giants Alicia Keys exhibit which was great. The movie I could barely hear. They have tons of merch in the store for the exhibit, however I really wanted a t-shirt that was for the museum and not the specific exhibit, but they didn't have any.

This was a great surprise for an art visit. A Free day and…read morea wonderful exhibit. i suggest you see the Video first to understand the scope and intent of the donors. About two hours to stroll thru.

I really enjoyed visiting Birch Aquarium . They have a…read moreunique variety of fishes, sea animals, and shows. My favorite was the sea nettle tank. Shows: I watched the penguin exhibit, where I got to learn about the different penguins they have at the aquarium. Gift shop: They have a cool gift store at the aquarium, where they sell various shirts, refrigerator magnets, and other souvenirs. Employees: The employees here are all very friendly.

This place is wonderful. Perched on a cliff overlooking the…read morePacific. The aquarium is designed around the fish. The best part of the aquarium is inside to the right. The west coast aquariums show you what is out in the pacific. This place is well maintained and the staff is very friendly. We found it is small enough to avoid the large crowds of a more famous aquarium, so you can get really close to the fish. We had great time and took some amazing pictures. It was a lot of fun and very informational.

Amazing gem of a library focusing on music and art. The workers were welcoming and helpful…read more Helpful and welcoming workers. They also have mini concerts every Monday. I enjoyed the variety of books, and there was an area for books for sale. Would recommend checking the calendar of events as they have plenty of programs throughout the year.

Every time we've passed by this library, we miss their opening times. We finally were able to…read moreexplore and it was the cutest place! They have tons of rooms to explore - books, art, music, etc. it was really cool and free to look around and explore. They also had places around the library where you can sit and enjoy the space, which was really cool. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Ok so I will split this into two reviews:…read more 1: the ships and actual adventure 2: the reservation process and customer service 1: booked a trip for the Spanish replica ship adventure the San Salvador and really loved it. The ticket also got you access to the other ships to walk around which was cool. But the coolest part was that San Salvador was sailed like they would have sailed it waaay back when. We got to see real rigging masts sails steering all being done by a crew and it was a totally amazing experience and such a perfect day. Bonus: we saw dolphins and it was a perfect day. Drawback: the gentlemen speaking throughout didn't talk into his mic often so missed a lot but oh well - who's really going for history?! such a good time!!. 2. I had a good with my tickets and called and tried to talk to folks in person and could never get someone. The tickets were cancelled but not refunded which was a bummer and staff in the kiosk even said they phone lines were messed up. A bummer. :(

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is honestly one of the most impressive history museums I've…read morevisited because the artifacts are the museum. You aren't just looking at history -- you're surrounded by ships that actually survived it. The Star of India, launched in 1863, survived mutiny, violent storms, collisions at sea, and decades carrying immigrants across dangerous oceans. Some sailors believed the ship was cursed after captains died during early voyages, yet somehow she survived long enough to become the oldest active sailing ship in the world. HMS Surprise shows the brutal reality of naval warfare during the Age of Sail. Ships like this once carried enough cannon firepower to destroy enemy vessels while sailors lived packed below deck surrounded by gunpowder, disease, and fear of battle. The Berkeley steam ferry even helped evacuate survivors during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake while much of the city burned. One of the most fascinating exhibits is the Soviet B-39 submarine from the Cold War. The inside is unbelievably cramped and gives you a real sense of what life was like beneath the ocean during one of the most dangerous periods in modern history. The USS Dolphin may have been my favorite. This experimental deep-diving U.S. Navy submarine helped test advanced underwater technology and launched the deepest-fired torpedo in naval history. The museum also includes the San Salvador, recreating the ship that explored California's coastline in 1542 -- long before America existed as a country. What makes this place incredible is the timeline it creates: 1500s exploration... 1800s global sailing... steam-powered industry... world wars... Cold War submarines... All sitting together in one harbor. This place doesn't just teach maritime history -- it shows how ships shaped exploration, immigration, trade, warfare, and entire empires.

Did you know that Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) is considered one of America's great artistic…read moretalents of the 20th century? The man didn't just write and illustrate best-selling children's books. He also created artwork during his 70-year career: sculptures, line drawings, commercial projects and private paintings. If you want to view his stuff, Legends Gallery has some on display. We recognized iconic illustrations (Cat in the Hat!) along with other sketches, fantastical sculptures and impressionistic artwork. All are for sale by the way, if you're looking for that ultimate souvenir of your San Diego trip. We are huge Dr. S fans so really enjoyed our visit!

We just so happened to have stumbled upon this place walking around and seen the Art of Dr. Seuss…read moresign. No one was working but we were able to walk around and look at everything. There's some really cool art in here for display and for sale. It was a great spot to stop for a bit and admire some artwork especially the Dr. Seuss art.

Such a beautiful monument…read more You couldnt ask for a better view. Lots of parking and several portable potty units help keep this place clean. Stop by, pay your respects and enjoy the one of a kind views that this place offers.

Mount Soledad Memorial Park is located in La Jolla, CA it's a MUST visit memorial park when in San…read moreDiego, CA. It's a unique veterans memorial featuring a prominent cross with thousands of black granite plaques honoring U.S. service members from the Revolutionary War to the present, with images and service details. Mount Soledad Memorial Park offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastline, and city, making it a popular spot for reflection, history, and scenic appreciation. You'll get beautiful photos from the top especially, on a clear day. It's free admission and open daily from dawn to dusk. We always enjoy taking our first time visitors to this location. Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

Katey, the Gallery Director was absolutely awesome. She listened to our thoughts and worked with a…read morepainting we have recently commissioned to recommend the perfect coordinating piece! Just a wonderful experience with great communication once we returned home. Cannot wait for our new Peter Lik piece to arrive!

My husband and I have been fortunate to collect amazing artwork over the years from original…read morepaintings, lithographs, photographs and even an original pencil drawing. So while vacationing in LaJolla and visiting the numerous art galleries we made a promise to each other that we were not buying anymore art. Simply because we have no more wall space. Then we came across LIK gallery. Before we entered we repeated our promise. Each photograph was breathtaking. We circled a few times and admitted we were in trouble. We stood several minutes looking at a photograph entitled Night Shadow. Brian and Katy, two art consultants, asked if we would like to view the photograph in a private room. No pressure at all from either one. They were both delightful. We looked at several frames and mattes. By then we were hooked. So, we are happily awaiting our new photograph. Many thanks to Brian and Katy and, of course, Peter Lik.

Yes Johnny is an AMAZING DJ... I get that one hundred fold since his spins used to get my "mojo…read moreshakin'" at Mosaic Wine Bar on Friday nights. :) I would hire him for that in a minute for any gig I host but that is a different review. So now, come over here, un-crimp your little sister's jeans consider popping a squat, while stroking your "Moses" like beard, do please hear me out before you jump on your Fixie and ride off. Johnny KNOWS art and while I love poking fun at the hipstar culture that has overtaken my neighborhood, all I have to say is: wow, the young artists who display their work here are honestly VERY, VERY talented. If I had unlimited disposable income and a huge house with empty walls, I would just buy my art from the artists I see displayed here at this gallery. I don't want to meddle but this artwork is so good that it is worthy of a nod from those who are "long in the tooth" and "well endowed" in the wallet from La Jolla, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. I really think that there needs to be a fusion if you will of the art crowd in San Diego, oil based overly dramatic landscapes are cool when you are 70 but this art at this gallery bends your mind in a different way. Anyhow, wonderful gallery with a talented owner. Step in for a spell and go have lunch in the neighborhood.

Small little gallery with a huge punch!…read more Paul and Johnny are amazing for holding down the San Diego art scene by running this venue. They feature local and region artists, producing a full calendar of events, both on site and in other venues. Each art show is a party but the main focus is the art. They take very good care of the work and their main goal is to showcase the art in the best possible light (figuratively and literally.) They make sure they study each piece so that they can approach each potential buyer with the knowledge needed to present the piece. I can speak from personal experience as I arrived at the gallery early to drop off my artwork, Johnny was training an intern. She had flash cards and she was quized on each piece. That is care and dedication that I appreciate as both a patron and an artist! A few weeks later, I was presented a check of my pieces that they were able to sell. Both owners and curators are WONDERFUL people- amicable, down-to-earth, friendly. I'm definitely a fan of Thumbprint Gallery!

Such a great space consistently putting together incredible exhibitions. Love the contemporary…read moreartists they show. If you're around San Diego, definitely check it out.

5stars for sure. Happy and fun place . AllAmerican. Good food good staff. Go there and support…read morethem. News Art to view. It's good to support artists it takes you out of the real world and into fantasy world. I am an Artist myself so I appreciate how much work and time it takes to put on an excellent show.