The music gets always exceptionally excellent. I look forward to going every summer and being part of the great best of activities.

The summer pops has been a San Diego symphony tradition. Every year they'll play at Embarcadero on the outdoor stage for some fun, pop classical music. It was a fun event with affordable admission, although parking costs were high - $20 minimum and $30 if you want to park closer at the premium parking. It's a great event to introduce kids to classical music because they can make noise and move around when the atmosphere is more casual. Most of the summer pops programs also seem to cater to kids more like concert for Disney music, Dreamworks Animation etc. There were beverage vendors at the venue so if you feel like a glass of wine, it's right there. Bathrooms were outhouses but at least they were clean. Bring some warm jackets because it can be windy and cold at the bay at night! read more

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Catching the Symphony or Concert here is a San Diego Must Do. To the left overlooks Coronado, to the Right is the downtown Skyline. All around you is the bay with kayaks, boats and yachts anchored to catch the show too. There's lawn seating, a Grandstand, floor seating and then table seating to dine. Heads up it is hot until the sun sets and it gets a bit nippy real quick. So bring shades, hat and sunscreen. Then a hoodie, light jacket or a blanket. I celebrated a milestone and came to see the Legendary Icon Diana Ross. Wow, what a way to celebrate and spend a summer. Remarkable. There's parking at the Hilton, Convention Center and a lot adjacent to the venue. read more

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This is now my favorite summer venue in San Diego for live music! I'm sure many pop performers have dreamed of playing with a world class symphony orchestra to back them! WOW! The husband and I went to see one of our favorite performer's Ben Folds and we booked the Champagne 1, front row, center seats. It doesn't get much better than this! This section includes pre-paid meal booking (if you want it) and bar table service. The site provides many options for beer and wine and you can order a bottle. We chose to pick up food from Brother's Provisions (food and nonalcoholic drinks may be brought in) and order a bottle of Pinot Noir at the event. We were very pleased with our $26.00 selection. The Summer Pops takes place on the waterfront/Embarcadero. The evening of the show the weather was perfect. It was not hot (performances usually begin around 7:30pm) and it never got cold (but be prepared to layer, as this was not the norm for a SoCal evening on the water)! The Summer Pops has a pop up shop on-sitewhere you may purchase blankets and other logo merchandise, should you need something. The sound at this event was incredible, it was very natural! Ben Folds is an incredible lyricist and storyteller. Between songs he shared many personal experiences and encouraged the expression of music and support for the symphony and to top the night off, he wrote a song for the evening with the front row...about...San Diego! He also served as our conductor for the sing along portion of the evening! Note: You may purchase parking near the convention center for $20.00 in advance, there are golf cart shuttles to the gate, where you will be greeted by friendly volunteers! Ben Folds and the San Diego Symphony... rocked our urban waterfront...much better than the suburbs! read more

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Expensive dinner, movie, and a live Symphony Orchestra! It just can't get any better than this!!! I have played in several symphonies myself from 4th grade and well into college, and these guys are top notch, as would be expected from Summer Pops. I still find it quite hilarious when people clap for when musicians are tuning though. It always made me laugh! Watching the Startrek movie with the real symphony. This is my 2nd time going to one of these movies with an orchestra playing the score. The conductor and musicians were flawless with timing! The emotion put into playing the music is apparent, something that you can't get from a record, because you can feel the music being played. I love these events! I wish I could go to more of these! If only I lived in the area! Whenever we go to comic con we get tickets for the movie and love music! read more

Summer Pops - The intermission! Yeah yeah yeah, I can't get a good shot in the dark, even if it is Into Darkness! Hahaha! - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

What a great event to attend. Who would've thought that they would offer a FREE event to feature not only local bands, family games/activities, but also the San Diego Symphony Orchestra performing Academy Award winning composer John Williams music. We were entertained by Raylee Nikole, The King Taylor Project, Todo Mundo and The San Diego Symphony Orchestra tonight and had a blasts. Tim and I's first time and we are both totally hooked. What can you ask for amazing venue, live music, you can bring in your own food if you wanted to. If not they have a great selection of food and drinks. The atmosphere is just fantastic. Bay to the left and the SD skyline to the right. SD always delivers a beautiful day. Such an amazing time listening to live music while the sun is setting. When the SD Symphony came out and played John Williams's scores, you totally forgot where you were. So mesmerized by the music that it made you feel like you were elsewhere. Tim and I sat in the last two seats on the right hand side of the front row. The bathrooms were steps away to our right. Which there was never much of a wait. There's two bars. The one nearest to our seats served food as well. And if you keep to your left, there's another bathroom area set up. There's a grass area that had games. And people brought their own picnic chairs and blankets. There's also bleachers. But that didn't get packed til towards the end since the sun was out and anyone who would have sat there would have had a nice burn on their skin. The show went from 4-9pm. It said 930. But we walked out at 830 and the symphony was playing the last score. Oh btw, we didn't buy a parking spot prior to the event. So we ended up parking at the convention center for $20. Which was pretty convenient. Not much of a walk. And there's a shuttle right outside of the parking structure if you really do not walk lol! Also brought a blanket per other reviews recommendation, but didn't end up using it. I was wearing a maxi dress and just needed a light sweater to warm me up towards the end (about an hour prior to the show ending). Great location. Great times. This was such a great introduction to the SD Symphony Orchestra. This definitely will not be our last time attending. read more

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Review is for ** 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular ** - A Bayside Summer Nights Concert The concert itself was astonishing. It just can't get any better than this! This is now my favorite venue in San Diego for live music. Coronado on the left and skyline to the right. All around you is the bay with boats and yachts anchored to listen to live music while the sun is setting down. 5 stars for the venue, 5 stars for the concert we saw!! There were LOTS of people but the venue was small and made everything seem much more intimate. Not to mention it's open air so the cool breeze made the night that much more fantastic. RECOMMENDATIONS: - UBER to the event if you can - Bring snacks with you (they're allowed) read more

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So far I've been twice to the new SD Symphony shell; once to see Gordon Sumner of the Police and once for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Both were equally great concerts. I'm so glad that the symphony has finally reopened and the newly redone venue is AMAZING. No more portapotties is a plus and the local restaurants (albeit pricey) are delicious. I like the soups because they donate one bowl for each one ordered. The pizzas are also tasty. The down side is that they don't let you bring food in or picnic there anymore. You also can't bring in water bottles although you can bring in empty bottles and refill them. The venue itself doesn't have a bad seat in the house and plenty of leg room between rows. The best part is the sound which is utterly amazing. At one point, I thought the music was behind me and it's worth the cost of the tickets that have gone up in price. Regardless, I highly recommend going and supporting our symphony. A+! read more

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It's never a bad time at the Summer Pops venue. The symphony is amazing and the staff is wonderful. I can't say enough good things about these events. It's exactly what summer is made of. Located right on the water, small boats pull up to hear the music. People have many seating options; on blankets, in chairs, at a personal-sized table near the stage. There's food and wine for purchase. Blankets and jackets to buy if you get cold and didn't plan well, as I so often do. It's perfect for any type of outing, family, friends or a date. I highly recommend Summer Pops. Try the kettle corn, it's amazing! read more

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Saw a Gershwin show here. Because the tickets were free (gifted by someone who couldn't go) I am naturally less critical. Basically, people sit in cheap plastic garden chairs to watch the concert. There is a table between the rows. Our seats had the backs to the table. Bleacher seats cost less, and seats closer to the stage cost more. You can bring in food and drink, which lots of people did. Also, I recommend bringing a blanket, and a cushion for your tush. Parking around there that doesn't cost a fortune is truly suckalicious. If you're not willing to shell out a bunch for the parking, plan to come an extra 30 minutes early so you can walk through the convention center area to get to the concert. The Joe's Crab Shack across the way played competing, annoying bass music. WTF? It sounded like a herd of gangstas in the parking lot. read more

We really enjoy the Shell with the San Diego Symphony but the ticket booth/customer service is horrible. After our first event, we asked to upgrade our tickets to the Parkside area. After several phone calls and two emails, I finally reached someone and was able to upgrade. However this concert I wasn't able to reach anyone. I emailed 2 weeks in advance, 1 week in advance, called the office and not once did anyone get back to me. Horrible customer service. The phone says, press "6" and we'll call you back. Well that button must be broken. read more

I only have seen one concert at bayside, Radiohead 2 years ago. I gotta say, this is was most memorable concert experience of all time. Granted, the fact that it was Radiohead and the people around me were Radiohead Fans, but I think the venue had a lot to do with it too. Most of the time concerts are inside where you are packed in like sardines. Here, you are outside and packed in like Sardines! But hey, thats by choice to have the true "experience." I gotta say, had it not been for being outdoors I might have passed out. They seem to be pretty organized letting people in, and since it's at such an open location where people park wherever they can close enough to the venue and walk there, it makes the departure not the typical "waiting in a line of cars for hours" experience. i appreciate that. The whole standing under a starry sky right next to the bay really makes a concert experience so much better. i hope more of my favorite musicians play there in the future. read more

Natural Woman...belt it like Aretha! Loving Summer Pops & the Symphony! Great song, warm ambience. read more

Summer Pops - Mediterranean Platter and a Cabernet bottle. Always good times at Summer Pops! - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

My boyfriend and I love Disney, and I surprised him with Pixar In Concert tickets 2 years ago. It was both our first time attending, so we weren't sure what to expect. We just knew it'd be reallllly nice. When we got here, we got here early. We basically called it a "fancy ass picnic" lol. We sat at one of the tables on the grass; we were in the Premium Cabaret, which were priced at $60 each. Our seats were right behind the tables that had champagne & table service. Yeah, the seats are just white plastic lawn chairs, but neither my boyfriend and I are too picky. It would have been nice to have cushioned chairs, but I think the plastic lawn chairs give it that nice, authentic picnic touch. So that was not an issue for us at all. This truly is a gorgeous setting for outdoor concerts - right on the marina, a view of San Diego's skyline, and a lovely sunset to watch while you wait for your concert to start. Beautiful. San Diego does get a little chilly at night, even in the summer, and of course, with being right next to the water, I brought a little blanket to keep myself warm. It came in handy, and I am glad I brought it! The concert itself was astounding. They played all the Disney classics that just pull at your heartstrings. I definitely had goosebumps and even wanted to shed tears. I mean, World of Color at Disneyland already makes me teary-eyed, so watching Pixar in Concert had the same effect on me! The Embarcadero Marina is lovely and I recommend coming here to watch a concert at least just once! The San Diego Symphony are full of talented, talented musicians. read more

I love the San Diego Symphony! First off the setting is beautiful. By the water? CHECK! View of the Downtown Skyline? CHECK! Seeing airplanes taking off in the distance? CHECK! Beautiful sunsets right before curtain? CHECK! Not sure why this is under Bayside Concerts at the Embarcadero. It should be the Summer Pops. Getting here can be a challenge. You have several options. Option 1: Prepaid reserve parking. $20. This lot is right behind the convention center and next to Joe Crab Shack. This is prepaid only. You can purchase the parking on the San Diego Symphony website. Its not a bad walk but if you need assistance, they have a shuttle. Limited availability. Option 2: Park at the Hilton I believe this costs $15. They have a shuttle from the Hilton parking structure to the venue. No guarantee on a space. This structure can be filled up because of the Padres or a convention. Check Padres schedule before deciding on this structure. Option 3: Convention Center Parking Not always available if there is a big event at the convention center. Option 4: Take the Trolley You can get off at the Convention Center Station (currently closed due to construction) or the Gaslamp Station. If you get off the trolley at the Convention Center Station, you can walk though a ADA travel path between the Marriott and the Convention Center. Keep you eyes out for this one. Its not very obvious. If you get off the trolley at the Gaslamp Station, you can either walk around the south side of the Convention Center or take the stairs and/or elevators near the center of the Convention Center. Neither route is very friendly. We found both routes to be inconvenient. We have Grandstand seats. The seats are okay. Bring some cushions. Not the most comfortable seats. The nice thing about the Grandstand is that you are typically eye level or above the symphony. These seats are relatively far from the stage. It can also get cold for San Diego. Bring a jacket and a blanket. Everyone seems prepared for the weather. If you still are cold, they sell jackets and blankets at the gift shop. Restrooms are port-a-potties. YUCK! Seriously? -1 Star. read more

Not real happy with the symphony right now. I was a season ticket holder for 6 years until they started changing the search and seizure process. I could kind of understand if they were searching for weapons and such but basically they just want to take things away from you that they can sell you inside for outrageous prices. I guess it's always about the money. The last straw was when one of their gate Gestapo demanded to put her big nose in My Soup and sniff it. I guess there's a lot of people that would find that okay, but I didn't. So I didn't renew my season tickets. I called the symphony to explain to them why but they really didn't seem to care. After all there's plenty other patrons. After four years away I decided to come back and give them another try. Lo and behold, the second night at the symphony and there's another nose sniffing around in my thermos. I called them today to express my feelings about this. They still really don't care about anything except the bottom line. Patrons come second. This will be my last season attending the symphony. They feel their are plenty other patrons so there's no problem losing one. I feel the same way. There are plenty other venues who can treat me in the fashion conducive to someone who is supporting them. Definitely not a venue I will be returning to. I kind of hate that I gave them my dollars all these years just to be tossed aside as insignificant. Times are good now but you never know when things will turn and every seat in that venue will be important. They'll probably care a lot more then. read more

I've been to a few of the concerts. Some I had discounted or free tickets and some I paid a lot for. I've never sat on the grass though, or listened outside of the venue. Someday I'll try that out as well. The setting is fantastic. The San Diego skyline is gorgeous. Bleacher Seats: I might not do that again. It was cold with the wind blowing and sort of uncomfortable. Tables on the grass: Much better but we were in the back. Having a table allows you to pack your entire dinner and have a meal there. You cannot really do that in the bleacher section. You can bring anything you want except glass and maybe alcohol, check on that one. We brought coffee because we thought it would be cold (remember we had sat in bleacher seats before). We didn't really need our blankets, but I would always bring them to this venue because it can get cold (for us San Diegans anyway. If you are from somewhere else you will probably be fine). Keep in mind that unless you shell out big bucks to sit in the front, you aren't going to see anything. I had a heard time (even with my table seat on the grass) seeing the video screen, much less the people on stage. But I like music and I like San Diego, so I'll probably do this again. Tip: This is THE PLACE to be during 4th of July Fireworks. My husband and I were so close we actually got ash in our eyes. read more

I went last night, Stevie Wonder, NO symphony, mediocre band. Food was over priced and disgusting. Bathroom almost a far away as before. Pre payed parking was so disorganized and chaotic. I will NOT renew for next year. read more

nice open air venue, I was invited to see an Eagles tribute band and had a pretty good time. Very laid back spot behind the convention center and Joe's crab shack is right next to it which is great if you want to get cheaper drinks(heh). read more

This is an amazing summertime venue location - if you can find it. It is literally located on the water BEHIND the San Diego Convention Center. And if an event is going on at the Convention Center (let's say...Comican) it can be really confusing trying to figure out parking and then how to actually get to the venue. There is a parking structure next to the convention center that wasn't overly expensive and then you can walk down to the Embarcadero. Once you do find your way, the venue is pretty cool. Bring a blanket, grab a funnel cake (when was the last time you had one of those?) and chill out to some good music under the stars. read more

If you come here and have the option of paying a little more for the champagne seats, do it. The grass seats are terrible because the acoustics are terrible when the San Diego Orchestra is playing there. We went for the Distant Worlds Final Fantasy concert directly after Comic Con. The first problem was that they require you to check your cameras. This ticked me off because first of all, my camera+lens cost well over a grand and I'm not trusting it to a stranger, let alone one at a nylon tent set up. The organization and security was horrible so luckily we just walked in since nobody was paying any attention. After this, they had dozens of senior citizen employees in yellow jackets walking around confused, desperate to help somebody to their seats. Now the first person was very nice and explained we could sit in any of the grass areas. Then the second person asked us if they could help us find their seat and we said no. Less than 2 seconds later, another person comes up to us and asks us if we would like assistance to our seat. At this point I wanted to ask them if I could assist them to the nearest hearing aid supply and even after that we were asked yet again despite the fact that 1. we did not look confused, 2. we were walking directly towards where we wanted to sit. Yet another problem arose when a boat drove up. The people on it obviously wanted to squat in on the concert. At several points, they spoke loudly during the music and at one point whooped and hollered at a singer on stage. Apparently all the park does not hire waterfront security to prevent this from happening. On top of this, there were a few boats who high tailed it past the park at full speed, motors screaming during one of the songs. I'm sorry to say this was probably one of the worst orchestra concert experiences I've ever had. read more

Every summer the San Diego Symphony puts on an eclectic mix of concerts here: I have seen 4th of July Pops with traditional American patriotic songs, I have seen Ozomatli performing reggae/rock with the Symphony backing them up, I have seen Portugeuse Fado music, and this summer I saw the Symphony perform with Chinese Acrobats performing. It is always so much fun. Location-wise? If you aren't impressed with this location, there is something seriously wrong with you. It is absolutely gorgeous on a summer evening, with the bay behind the stage, the sunset hitting the water and creating magic all around. Wine/beer available, and you can bring your own food in. In the cabaret section you have a table so it's not too awkward to eat. If you're on the grass section, bring a blanket and have a picnic! And, if you're lucky enough to sit in the Champagne Chalet then enjoy that because it is flossy flossy! It does tend to get cool after the sun goes down, even on blisteringly hot summer evenings, so plan ahead....a light jacket, or blanket would be perfect. Parking can be expensive, so park at the Convention Center and just walk over if you don't want to pay $25. read more

This is a lovely setting for outdoor concerts. You can watch the sun set over the water and enjoy the cool breeze. Just bring a jacket because it can get cold. There are three seating options: tables in the front at a wide variety of prices, grandstand seating in the back, and open lawn at the sides and back. I personally recommend the lawn seating. Not only is it the cheapest, but it seems like the best match for the outdoor venue. Bring a couple of lawn chairs or spread out a blanket on the grass and have a picnic. They sell food, but you're welcome to bring your own. My only real complaint is that the pricing seems a little high, but with all the free outdoor summer concerts my standards might just be skewed. read more

The view is gorgeous, fireworks fantastic and it was fun to see The Temptations. The GA tickets are on the lawn near the back on both sides of the venue, which is a little odd, but turned out fine. The "real seats" are plastic chairs, so I'm not too bummed we were way in the back. The best part is the sunset view and the worst of course is downtown parking. It's a fun experience though that everyone should try at least once. I love San Diego! read more

I saw John Mayer here a few years back and the size of the place made me feel like I was standing outside watching a DVD. However, I guess with any large performance that effect is bound to happen. People must sew their blankets together taking up massive amounts of room that force shitty spots for stage visibility. However, it was refreshing to be in the summer breeze and see downtown, could be a great date spot, but I don't know if I was that impressed with the venue itself. read more

The summer pops series is amazing. A great collection of artists. one thing is make sure to bring a blanket for the evening events. .it gets so cold no matter how much wine you drink..lol. The crowds are pretty cool. People are very courteous. There is music that is playing before the event starts. And the artists are very good. Overall I had a great time. The big screen definitely is a help when you are sitting in the grandstand and the view is crisp and clear. If there is one thing that I did not care for it was the food vendors. I paid almost $20 for a pretzel, a cookie, and a hot dog. But when I got the pretzel it was rock hard and cold even though it was described as a warm pretzel. The cookie was described as a jumbo chocolate chip cookie and it was not jumbo and it was solid rock hard as well. The bratwurst had a nice flavor to it. But it would be very good if the vendors could make sure that from beginning to end that the food that is being served is of top-notch quality so patrons have a good experience. I definitely will not buy food again from that vendor. As patrons we are all spending our money not only on the concert but also on parking. and its substantial. so if im paying 300% over cost for a cookie and pretzel MAKE IT QUALITY. DON'T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PATRONS. THAT'S HORRIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICE. So this is something I think they need to take a look at. Make sure you get your program for the Bayside summer nights and pick some concerts to attend you will not be disappointed. read more

This review is for the Bayside Summer Concert Series. We had a wonderful time! I took my mom who happens to use a wheel chair, and the staff at the concert series was fantastic. There is grass that you have to walk on to get to your seat so a portable wheel chair with small wheels can be a bit difficult to navigate. 3 staff member took my mom to her seat making sure to navigate the shortest distance on the grass. We were sitting in the Champaign section and the seats and show was wonderful. When the concert ended there was a volunteer immediately available to help get mom back to the shuttle. All in all everyone was so nice and helpful. I highly recommend the venue (especially if you have a disability) and because it is so relaxing to be by the water listening to the music. My mom and I had a spectacular evening as a result of having such wonderful ushers at the concert. read more

I am a native California but this was my first time to this venue. It was wonderful. My husband and I will certainly be going again. We went on 4th of July and the fireworks were amazing, will defiantly will go next year. read more

So much fun. Just being on the water, and seeing the beautiful view is worth going. Lots of good music choices. Worth your while.

Is it me or have the Rolling Stones been touring for like 30 years? Well we went to the Summer Pops to see the cover band play Rolling Stones music. It's a great venue that has been hosting concerts for years. The tables are bit of a waste of money, the bandstand is nice, but uncomfortable, I'm all about the lawn. Get there early and I mean early and lounge out. Get your drink on well before the intermission as the food and beverage shuts down after that. No last call warning. The bathrooms are a mad rush in intermission, but that's mainly because of the older crowd and their bladder problems. 45-55 year old women dancing while their husbands sit and guard the chairs. They played the good stuff for the end this time. NO PHOTOGRAPHY or the volunteer 60 year old lady will scold you and ask you to delete the picture, even if you're taking picture of the bay. I highly suggest buying a yacht or boat and sit in the shallows for a good view, no one to control you and all the flash photography you want. If you really don't care so much there is a bis screen right when you walk in that you can set up camp at, but it's near the bathrooms and an onshore wind could ruin your spot. Parking can be bad, but I went preferred parking, but getting out was tragic. Completely poor organization and exit set up. Although we got out fine, everyone paid the cheaper parking and walked all over, around the exit lanes. The bar was ok, decent selection of spirits, but poor selection of beers, whoever catered this really should have had better bar backing. I had to change my order twice because the beer wasn't cold yet or they were out of something. No one told me until later they took credit cards and when I asked for a Champagne/Cranberry juice (Hibiscus) the bartender never heard of it. I tipped them both well, but they really should have had a company that could handle a few thousand people with only a few hundred drinking, and they were only open for about 2 hours. read more

Wonderful family experience!! Hard to find something to do as a family with teenage boys and this was great!! Both of my sons, age 14 and 17 said they had a great time. The orchestra did such a fantastic job - it was so fun to watch them at the same time as the movie. This experience is a treasure for San Diego and provides affordable options for everyone! We also experienced the pre-order menu which can compete with any downtown or La Jolla restaurants. The staffing was abundant and everyone was so hospitable and welcoming. Great job San Diego Symphony to make culture available to everyone. read more

We attended the June 30, 2017, Star Spangled Bayside Summer Pops. We are long time subscribers. The show was not Patriotic, as in the past. The new conductor did not live up to all our favorite past shows Hope it goes up from here. read more

I went to the Star Spangled Pops celebration last night (July 2) which was a beautiful trip to our nation. The celebration opened with our national anthem, the conductor asked all to stand (which we did), and there was not one US flag, or California flag in sight. These are normally stationed on each side of the stage, but not this year. Where are our flags???? Hops they are there soon! read more

This summertime concert series is very cool. For San Diego one of the most laid-back vibes around. The series chooses great acts and the admission is fairly reasonable. Some concerts have seats and other are a free for all general admission thing, but no matter where I've sat it's always good fun. You can dance and no one tells you that you have to sit down. I like that. You can also drink and eat on premises and there is actually some decent fast food. People cue up early for general admission but unless it's a super big act getting there a little late won't spoil the show. If you get there early you can get better parking right across from the venue. read more

awesome venue, best outdoor place to see a show in San Diego. And its right in down town!! can't beat that!

I always enjoy the summer concerts. Seeing Diana Ross and hearing the songs were a treat, BUT I was very disappointed that there was never a close up view of her face on the monitors. Our seats were right in the middle and all we could discern were the huge, colorful dresses. It could have been anyone lip-syncing her voice as far as we were concerned. A big disappointment for $90 a seat. read more

i saw ben harper front row here. anyplace that gives me that gets five stars. of course i waited in line for three hours... but it's in the san diego sun, on the harbor and absolutely beautiful. i tripped out when i turned around from my front row placement and saw the mass of people behind me. first thought, "i'll die if anyone decides to rush the stage." thank god i was at ben harper and not some metal show. it sucks that all the food and bathrooms are waaaaaaaaaay in the back. so basically get your food early, turn off the pee function and enjoy your show. food and drinks are generally overpriced anyway. love that people get to watch the show from their boats. everyone seems to be out to have a good time and enjoy their favorite artist. of course i was completely oblivious to anything once ben got on stage. read more

Italian sailboats slowly drifting by as the Italian pop singer sang. Spacious. Great picnicking. Nice crowd.

I thought the show was great! The firework show was nice too! The only down part was that the drinks and food were very expensive! I don't see why this is. They have a monopoly of sorts because other vendors could compete to make the prices for food and drinks more reasonable. read more

I have been to tons of concerts and this is for sure one of the better venues in San Diego. Beautiful Spring night, adjacent to the bay, John Legend and Corinne Bailey Rae with beautiful, soulful tunes...could life possibly be any better? If you ever get the opportunity to watch a music artist here, it is just an amazing experience. The ambiance alone is worth the price of admission. As a side-note, it was pretty amusing to see people chillin' just outside the entrance having a picnic (you could seriously enjoy a concert without even having to pay!) read more