Pretty spot! Very clean. My girls loved it! Happy people walking around checking out the cool…read morebreeze! What a perfect today

I love this statue at the end of Palm Ave. in Imperial Beach. Many years ago, I lived right down…read morethe alley, before the area got fixed up. I would have loved this 18-foot high surfer being my arty neighbor, when I was on the beach by the Surf Camp. The Spirit is especially dramatic late in the early evening when it is back lit by the setting sun, making for a beautiful silhouette. The Spirit of Imperial Beach statue honors Imperial Beach's surf culture and was installed in 2008. Funding for the $150,000 sculpture came from the San Diego Port District's public art program. The sculpture shows a 7-foot surfer toting a long board and also includes two children building a sand castle. This is, of course, a homage to the city's popular Sand Castle Days event each summer. A. Wasil, a resident of Coronado who taught art at San Diego State University and San Diego City College was the artist who created the cast bronze. I give "The Spirit of Imperial Beach" statue 5 YELP STARS for it's design and spirit meant to honor the birthplace of surfing and the lifeguards who protect and serve.

Beautiful silver sculpture gracing Imperial Beach at the western end of Dahlia Street along Ocean…read moreLane. It's right in front of Lifeguard Station 7 and has nice concrete benches to sit upon to have picnics or just to enjoy the sound and scenic view of the waves crashing along the beach. Come by and check it out! I love art!

Driving southbound on the I-5 and exiting Coronado Avenue heading west all the way down towards the…read morePacific Ocean, you will run out of road and hit straight into this beautiful red 3 poles together making John Banks' masterpiece overlooking Imperial Beach. Coronado Avenue turns into Imperial Beach Boulevard at 14th Street. If you turn right onto Seacoast Drive and glance toward the structures, the red poles will display the letter "A" "R" "T" and if you look at the collection from different areas, the 3 red poles will look like extended banners fluttering in the wind. It's a very interesting landmark gracing Imperial Beach. There are two benches on either side of the sculpture where you are welcome to sit and gaze out into the oceans to watch the waves roll in and tides dance about along the beach. I love this artistic landscape beautifying the entrance onto the beach from Imperial Beach Boulevard which literally punctuates this place as exactly what it is... ART! Come and check it out!

I haven't been here in over 10 years! Wow this place has not changed. Great price $10 per adult and…read more$1 per kid, under 4 years old is free. Cash preferred but they take cards. There are three screens; playing different movies and plenty of parking spots. They are open Friday to Sunday for the drive in movies. They also occupy this space for swampmeet on certain days. Pro: lots of parking spots, bathroom for use, snack bar (cash only); friendly staff. Con: depends on the day and movie; it can get super packed, the entrance to purchase tickets can get long and extend to the streets; can be dangerous if no one pays attention. Bathroom is outdated, sometimes no hand soap or they run out of bathroom tissues or napkins. Other than that; such a great deal for new movie releases and in the comfort of your car. You can bring snacks, food etc; I always bring a pillow and blanked for extra comfort. Make sure to bring a radio if you don't want your car battery to die. I got one from Amazon for $20; such a great bargain and great system.

If you're tired of the overpriced regular movie theaters, you NEED to come to this drive in!!!!!…read moreIt's only $10 per person. If you're tired of the loud chewers or the people who talk during movies, this is also perfect for you!!! You can park reverse and sit in your trunk to watch the movie, or even bring your own chairs! You just need your car radio to the station. I would recommend bring a portable radio. They have a stand with all kinds of snacks! Honestly I'm so happy with this theater I can't wait to go back!

Fun divey spot and there was live music on the day we went! Loved the decor and lighting in here…read more There's also pool tables and a lil board game corner! $5 drink specials and happy hour. They have a touchtunes machine so you can play songs from your phone and change up the vibe. Limited parking but if you're coming to drink you shouldn't be driving anyway lol XD

I've lived in the neighborhood for 35 plus years and never thought I would step foot inside Salty…read moreDog bar. Being a non frequent drinker, hole-in-the wall bars just never caught my fancy. And, only then will I entertain a night out unless I'm with the right group of people. I've been to this bar several times now and it's been nothing but good old fashion fun. You can be yourself and no one bothers you. It's not crazy crowded, at least when I've been there during the weekdays. I can actually find a seat at the bar or just lounge in the back area on a couch. There are also tables and chairs to choose from. There has been a DJ, live band, karaoke or just plain music jammin. The highlight for me: the bar tenders ! They were attentive and friendly. Shout out to Justin and I forgot young looking female bartender's name. Shout out to her too This bar may not be as lit and inviting looking from the outside, don't judge. Step inside, give it a try Oh and see how many frogs you can find around the bar ...I counted about 15 plus.

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.

I reserved the largest gondola for my birthday on January 28th last year and had called multiple…read moretimes beforehand to ask questions and make sure everything was set for my party. No one ever mentioned a deposit was required, so I assumed my reservation was confirmed. When I arrived, I was told they didn't have my gondola reserved. It was extremely upsetting and honestly ruined my birthday celebration. What made it more frustrating was that it made me feel like it was my fault for not paying a deposit, even though I was never asked to provide one. Unfortunately, there weren't any real solutions offered at the time, and my friends had work schedules, so we couldn't simply reschedule. It was a very disappointing experience. I hope to return in the future and have the experience I originally planned, but I do hope there is clearer communication moving forward so others don't experience the same issue.

Had an amazing cruise for Valentine's Day, it was very soothing and relaxing! Alfredo was our host…read morewho also did some cool songs in Italian and Spanish! Their office was also very cozy looking! This is a fun cruise even on a non holiday!

Ian is an awesome pilot! We arrived at noon. There was a little mix up finding where we needed to…read moremeet up but I was able to call him and we found each other at the cafe at Brownfield. I was nervous prior to going on our Bay2bay adventure but he explained the dynamics of the flight. He made me feel comfortable the entire time. He was kind and knowledgeable about the city we live in (San Diego). He even recommended a couple places for my bf and I to go eat after our little adventure. He made us laugh and we enjoyed our time up in the sky. Both my bf and I recommend his services without a doubt. You will have a great time!!

My husband and I went yesterday for Valentine's and it was the best Valentine's day we have ever…read morehad!!! I highly recommend this tour. Even though it was a slightly hazy day we were able to see downtown SD and a lot of other cool landmarks that were all pointed out to us by Ian. I was really grateful that Ian showed us all the safety checks that he does prior to a fight that was very reassuring.