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“Hotel Indigo” - A Petfriendly Canine Cocktail Party in Downtown San Diego!

Posted at 3:42 PM on Nov. 23, 2009

“Hotel Indigo” located in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego has something not every hotel has, their own mascot! Rescued for the local animal shelter, someone who will always greed you with a big smile and welcomes your questions and concerns is the dog “Sadie”! When you enter the hotel, Sadie will be there to help you check in, and make sure your stay at the Hotel Indigo is a great one!

Every Tuesday until December 29th 2009 from 6.30 to 9.30 the Hotel and Sadie is hosting a cocktail event for Downtown San Diego Condo homeowners, Downtown San Diego Loft homeowners, residents and visitors and their dogs. The event is taking place on the 9th floor and your dog can take a swim in the dog pool and socialize with friends. Very tasty dog bones, snacks and bottled water will be served and for their mamas and papas, there will be cocktails from the Phi Bar and Bistro. One dollar a drink will be donated to the San Diego Humane Society and this is the place where Sadie was adopted from.

Why not take some time and have some fun with your loved little one and join Sadie for this Canine Cocktail Party!

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about Hotel Indigo please visit “Hotel Indigo” in Downtown San Diego is Keeping Its Commitment to The Environment!Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Diego - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design! and Now Open! Hotel Indigo in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego!

To read more about the hotel please visit their website at www.hotelindigo.com

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Surfin’ Santa Arrives to Seaport Village in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego!

Posted at 3:41 PM on Nov. 21, 2009

Surfin’ Santa to Seaport Village in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             A special guest will arrive to Seaport Village located in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego on Saturday November 28th, 2009! At 1pm a blast of cannon fire will welcome Santa Claus. This time though, his traditional fur trimmed red suit will be replaced by a swim trunk!

The Port of San Diego, Seaport Village and SDG&E are joining together to ring in the holiday season. The arrival will kick off the afternoon filled with holiday music and live entertainment.

A free holiday light exchange will be hosted by SDG&E. Here you can exchange old holiday lights for energy efficient LED holiday lights. You can exchange three stands per person and good facts to know is that LED lights save about 90 percent in enery costs and last longer than conventional lights.

Downtown San Diego Condo home owners in Park Place, Horizons and Meridian and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in Cityfront Terrace, residents and visitors come on down! There will be kids craft tables, strolling entertainers and music. Staff from Birch Aquarium will be ready to help children in making holiday ornament out of recycled materal. All the ornaments will be used to decorate a holiday tree donated by the Port of San Diego.

Santa will be back on December 19th and 20th, 2009 to have a special breakfast at the Harbor House Restaurant. Free, live musical entertainment will be provided throughout the month and more the more than 50 shops will provide a wonderful shopping experience.

For more information on the holiday festivities at Seaport Village, go to www.seaportvillage.com

 

 
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San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party 2009 in the Gaslamp District!

Posted at 3:39 PM on Nov. 20, 2009

San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party 2009 in the Gaslamp District!

Live entertainment, games, celebrity and player appearances from San Diego Chargers - who would want to miss out on this?

Downtown San Diego Loft homeowners in M2i and Park Loft and Downtown San Diego Condo homeowmers in Icon and Park Terrace, residents and visitors come on down and celebrate 50 years of phenomenal football.

San Diego Chargers is having the 50th anniversary Block party right in the Gaslamp District at 5th Avenue and J Street in Downtown San Diego on Friday November 27th, 2009 from 5-11pm.

Tickets cost $35 and will give you access into over 20 of the East Village/Ballpark District and the Gaslamp District’s hotspots where you can get specials on Coors Ligth who is the sponsor of the event! You can get the tickets right here.

An introduction of the 50 greatest Chargers of all time will be announced by the current and former San Diego Chargers. Fountains of Wayne, Super Diamond and DJ Scooter will be performing live on two stages. 

For more information about the party please visit www.chargers.com

 
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San Diego Hotel Week 2009!

Posted at 3:24 PM on Nov. 4, 2009

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If you are a Downtown San Diego Condo or Downtown San Diego Loft homeowner, resident or visitor, why not take advantage of the San Diego Hotel Week 2009 where special discounted hotel rates are offered. Hot deals on attractions, tours and restaurants is also one positive outcome of this fun and new experience opportunity!

This event is based on the successful Restaurant Week, to read out former blog please visit Downtown San Diego Restaurant Week - Don’t Miss It!

The Hotel Week is taking place from Friday November 13th to Thursday November the 26th all around San Diego including Downtown San Diego.

San Diego Hotel Week is proud to introduce 50 participating hotels: Estancia La Jolla Hotel, Grand Baja Resort, Town and Country Resort were the first ones to sign up. In Downtown San Diego, Hotel Indigo located in the East Village/Ballpark District, the Hard Rock Hotel located in the Gaslamp District and the Omni Hotels located across from the San Diego Convention Center is ready to go for the week. For a list of all the hotels please visit hotels.

To read more about this event please visit San Diego Hotel Week 2009.

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Chocolat, a Milan Experience in The Heart of The Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego!

Posted at 3:16 PM on Oct. 20, 2009
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“It’s a Urban Dog’s Life” Written by Kevin “The Food Dude” Roberts!

Posted at 3:19 PM on Oct. 15, 2009

“It’s a Urban Dog’s Life” Written by Kevin “The Food Dude” Roberts!“It’s a Urban Dog’s Life” Written by Kevin “The Food Dude” Roberts!“It’s a Urban Dog’s Life” Written by Kevin “The Food Dude” Roberts!92101 Urban Living is fortunate to present a guest blog by the East Village’s own Food DudeKevin Roberts.  A similar piece will be featured in the next month issue of The Downtown San Diego News.  In addition to being a Downtown San Diego Loft owner in the M2i Complex; The Food Dude is executive chef of the successful East Village Tavern and Bowl, author of several cookbooks, and an accomplished TV and Radio Chef Personality seen on The Food Network, and Today Show.

 “It’s a Urban Dog’s Life”
Written by
Kevin “The Food Dude” Roberts

I bought a puppy! Not just any puppy. I did my research, months upon months of looking and pondering and thinking, What would be the best dog suited to my urban lifestyle? I would walk down the street doing re-con type missions and seeing what other dogs people had. One guy had a great dane, a horse basically, and all I kept visualizing is coming home to my 1 bedroom apartment and seeing the utter destruction afflicted by that enormous dog. I saw a girl with a Chihuahua. Not sure why it yaps and shakes all the time, but probably not the manliest dog for me. I settled on a French Bulldog.

From what I’ve read, they are used to small apartments being from France and all, low maintenance and basically lazy. Now that’s my type of dog. I can go to work, travel and still have a life. But what they didn’t tell me was the constant crying, shitting and peeing I am now enduring on a constant basis. I call it the trifecta of doom. Then my breeder dropped a bomb-shell on my nomadic world. Stinky, my dogs new name, cant leave the apartment for another 3 weeks until she’s had her last Parvo shots. 3 weeks!?! Holy Mackeral, 3 weeks of crying, shitting and peeing. I need a drink.

I got to thinking, are there bars and restaurants or cool shops  in Downtown San Diego that are Stinky friendly? A place I can go just hang out and spend quality time with my pet without sitting on the couch all day? Here’s what I found:

East Village Tavern & Bowl
930 Market Street & 9th, East Village District
100 foot long patio, come enjoy your favorite drink or game with your pet

The Fleetwood
639 J Street & 7th, Gaslamp District
Enjoy their wrap around patio on the corner with your pet

Pannikin
675 G Street & 7th, Gaslamp District
Enjoy your exotic coffee or tea with your pet

Café 222
222 Island Ave & 2nd, Marina District
Enjoy the best breakfast tamales with your pet

You can go to: www.DogFriendly.com for an extensive list of hotels, parks, beaches, bars and restaurants.

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Winter Shelter To Go in The East Village District in Downtown San Diego After All!

Posted at 3:18 PM on Oct. 14, 2009

Winter Shelter to go in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego After All!The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 to put the Winter Shelter at the same location as last year at 15th Street and Island Avenue in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego. It is still unclear if the shelter will be located at this address at this time, it is up to the private owner to allow it first.

The owner has said that he will not host the winter shelter there this year. If not allowed the shelter will be located at 13th Street and F Street, a site owned by the Centre City Development Corporation.

The shelter will be open from December 2nd, 2009 to late March, 2010 and will cost about $433,000 and hold about 220 beds.

Kevin Faulconer and Ben Hueso, council members, say it is unfair for Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners, Downtown San Diego residents and businesses to host the shelter once again.

To read the Union Tribune’s news article by “Craig Gustafson” please visit Homeless shelter to go downtown again

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog about the “Winter Shelter” please read Winter Shelter in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego 2010 Rejected!

 
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“Things To Do” on “Halloween” 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!

Posted at 3:16 PM on Oct. 12, 2009

We are all excitied about Halloween 2009 in Downtown San Diego!! Here is a couple suggestions for Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners, San Diego residents and visitors.

What To Do for Halloween 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!The Haunted Trail in Balboa Park

The spooky and dark trails are located in the Marston Point section of the park which is east of Sixth Avenue and Juniper Street in Balboa Park. Look for the orange signs with the ghoulish writing to point you in the right direction.  The Haunted Trail in Balboa Park starts on September 25, 2009 and goes until October 31, 2009.  The Haunted Trail is open from 7pm to 12 Midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 7pm to 11pm Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The trail does take a break on on Mondays and Tuesdays except for October 26 and 27, 2009. The cost is $14.99 per person.

For more information, call: (619) 696-SCARE or visit their website here.

What To Do for Halloween 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!The Haunted Hotel

features specially decorated rooms that bring back the spirits of Hollywood horror films from the past. The hotel is situated in an old building that probably has stories of its own to tell. The Haunted Hotel is located at 424 Market Street in San Diego’s Gaslamp District. The terror starts on September 25, 2009 and goes until October 31, 2009. The operating hours for the Haunted Hotel are as follows:  Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 1am and Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 11pm. The venue is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for October 26 & 27, 2009. The cost is $14.99 per person.

For more information, call: 619 696-SCARE or visit their website here.

What To Do for Halloween 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!The 9th Annual Dos Equis XX Monster Bash

The Monster Bash takes place in the Gaslamp District on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 6pm to Midnight.

The event’s location is at 7th Avenue between Market and J Street and on Island Avenue between 6th and 8th Avenues.  This is strictly a 21-year old and up event that will feature live music, DJs, and go-go girls. The Monster Bash’s Costume Contest promises to be an outrageous affair. This year, the prize money is $3,000 cash.

To attend the Monster Bash and take advantage of special drink and food specials at participating Gaslamp bars and restaurants, you must purchase a wristband at the cost of $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

For information, please call 619 233-5008 or visit their website here.

What To Do for Halloween 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!Halloween Family Day in Balboa Park

This is a new event this year. Most of Balboa Park’s museums will open their doors to children of all ages on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

Fifteen of the Park’s museums will open their doors free to children (17 years old and under) with a paid adult admission.

In true Halloween spirit, participating museums will offer a variety of hands-on activities, music, performances, and special programs. Visit San Diego History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum, San Diego Museum of Art and much more.

To see a full list of the available museums click here.

For more information about this event please visit Balboa Park.

“Things To Do” on “Halloween” 2009 in Downtown San DiegoHaunted Tales Come to Life on Embarcadero ‘Ghost’ Ship

Eerie legends and ghostly tales will come alive on the Embarcadero this Halloween at the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s haunted Lantern-Led Tours and Halloween Carnival. Those who dare to come aboard will creep through each deck of the historic Star of India, led by the light of lanterns. Museum guests will be told true stories of people who died during the Star’s voyages and whose ghosts are said to still live on the ship today.

Tours for the entire family will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. An old-fashioned Halloween carnival with games, prizes, food, costume contests and more for parents and kids of all ages will also be held on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets to the lantern led tours are $8 - $14 and include same-day admission to the Maritime Museum. For an additional $5, kids can participate in the carnival activities for unlimited play. All activities will take place at the Maritime Museum of San Diego on the Embarcadero, 1492 North Harbor Drive.

For more information, call 619-234-9153 ext. 101.

What To Do for Halloween 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!Fangtasia Halloween Party at Stingaree

Leave it to San Diego’s hottest super club to master the perfect mix of sexy and sinister for Halloween.

Stingaree presents Fangtasia on Halloween night. This sensual yet sinister party will feature a vampire costume contest, huge DJs (DJ Ob-One, DJ Idol, and Cris Hererra) and wicked signature cocktails.

Visit www.Groovetickets.com for $20 pre-sale tickets.

The party starts at 8pm to 2pm Saturday October 31st, 2009 on 454 Sixth Avenue, 92101.

To read more about this event visit Stingaree for more information.


“Things To Do” on “Halloween” 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!HALLOWEEN on the Black Pearl - Side Bar

Check out “Halloween on the Black Pearl,” Sidebar’s pirate themed Halloweenen! $1000 grand prize for the sexiest costumes on October 31, 2009.

Side Bar is going wild for Halloween this year. Celebrating our favorite wicked holiday for the first time since the re-design last summer, Side Bar is going all out to show a cryptic side of the chic new space.

A brand new haunted house opened this month, located in the cursed dungeon below Side Bar.

Side Bar believes that Halloween deserves two nights of celebration. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 28 and Saturday, October 31, because you have two hot dates for “Halloween on the Black Pearl” at Side Bar.

The authentic haunted house beneath Side Bar is opening doors for the special engagement, offering Scare venture tours on both Wednesday and Saturday night for Side Bar patrons. For $25 per person, you get VIP entrance to Side Bar and a ticket and no-line entrance to the haunted house.Visit Side Bar for more information here.

“Things To Do” on “Halloween” 2009 in Downtown San Diego!!Trick or Treat on India Street

This is the third annual Trick or Treat on India Street in the Little Italy District. Join us on Friday October 31st where Little Italy businesses are opening their doors for the little ghouls and goblins of the Downtown neighborhoods to come Trick-or-Treat from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

This fun family event allows children to experience Trick or Treating in an safe and urban Downtown San Diego environment. Just because children grow up in the City doesn’t mean they shouldn’t enjoy the fun of dressing up and getting candy. There will also be a Halloween costume competition for the kids (10 and under) at the Piazza Basilone at 6:30pm.

Read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog Halloween 2008 in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

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Looking for Something Fun to Do? Play “Disc Golf” at “Morley Field” in San Diego 92101!

Posted at 3:14 PM on Oct. 3, 2009

Play Disc Golf at Morley Field in San Diego 92101!

Looking for something new to do with your free time?? How about “Disc Golf” at Morley Field in San Diego?

Disc Golf has been played at Morley Field since 1978 when Snapper Pierson first established the course. Snapper is “Course Pro” and “Disc Golf Hall of Fame” member and he made Morley Field one of the original Disc Golf courses in the world.

The course is located right up the hill from Downtown San Diego, perfect for the Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owner, resident and visitors, a few miles from the San Diego Intl. Airport, San Diego Harbor, Coronado, and directly across from the San Diego Zoo.

There is plenty of parking coming up the hill from Downtown San Diego right off Pershing Drive, but for the busy day, park behind the course instead. Just continue Pershing Drive and take the first and second left. As you enter the course you can see the “Morley Field Pro Shop” where you pay the course fee, rent discs, get a snack and grab a score card.  

Morley Field is open for the public from dusk to dawn all year around except for the Southwestern Disc Golf Team Tournament held in the beginning of December and the Spring Fling held in May. Weekdays cost $2,50 for the whole day to play and on weekends and holidays $3.

There are 19 holes to be played with usual par 3. Pin positions change each Monday and there are 3 to 6 positions for each hole. There’s a lot of locals and experienced disc golfers there all the time and they are all more than happy to give you a helping hand with finding your next t-pad or if you have any questions in regards on how the game works.

To find out more information about tournaments, monthly’s, doubles play and much more please visit Morley Field.

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Eat, Shop and Enjoy Little Italy Mercato in Downtown San Diego!

Posted at 12:30 PM on Sep. 17, 2009

 

Eat, Shop and Enjoy Little Italy Mercato in Downtown San Diego!

Want farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items? Come on down to Little Italy Mercato, the City Market for Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners, San Diego residents and visitors. The market opens every Saturday year around at 9am and continues until 1.30 in the afternoon, the place to go is Date Street from Kettner Boulevard to Union Street in the Little Italy District.

Curious about what they offer? Here’s a list of things to do and buy:

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Herbs
  • Flowers and plants
  • Eggs
  • Cheese
  • Fish
  • Bread
  • Sauces
  • Olives
  • Pasta
  • Coffee
  • Pastry
  • Crepes
  • Paninis
  • Smoothies
  • Italian ices
  • Local Chef’s specialties
  • Live music

Don’t miss the CHEF DEMOS at the Amphi Theater at Date Street and State Street that is coming soon!

For more information visit mercato@littleitalysd.com and to read our former blog visit “Secrets of Downtown San Diego’s Urban Living“.

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Winter Shelter in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego 2010 Rejected!

Posted at 12:46 PM on Sep. 16, 2009

 

Winter Shelter in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego 2010 Rejected!

The City Council of San Diego proposed to have a vacant lot in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego as the spot for setting up a temporary winter homeless shelter. Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners, residents and business owners  stood up and expressed opposition.

The proposal was rejected on September 15th, 2009 after a 5-2 vote.  The San Diego City Council has encouraged San Diego City staff to give alternative places that might be more suitable and located outside Downtown San Diego by early next month.

The winter shelter was supposed to be located around Island Avenue, J Street and 15th Street. Please visit “East Village” to see a map of the area.

The East Village District has hosted the winter shelter the last two years and Councilman Kevin Faulconer, who represents Downtown said, “It’s unfair to keep burdening Downtown year after year with the shelter, especially when homelessness is a regional issue. There are other parts of the City that do need to help. This is a Citywide issue.”

To read the more about the “2010 Homeless Emergency Winter Shelter Program” please read the article “Council rejects shelter location” in the Union Tribune or  please visit the City of San Diego.

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The Star of India has Returned to the Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego!

Posted at 12:45 PM on Sep. 11, 2009

 

After more than three weeks of maintenance the Maritime Museum’s staff celebrated the Star of India’s return at the Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego on Friday September 11th, 2009 with music from the Navy band and cannon blasts.

To read our former blog please visit “The Star of India in Downtown San Diego is Getting a Face Lift!!” and to read more about the Star of India please visit the multimedia presentation from The Union Tribune “Star of India”.

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North Embarcadero is Blooming with the New Urban Trees 6 Exhibit in Downtown San Diego!

Posted at 12:44 PM on Sep. 9, 2009

New sculptures were recently installed by the San Diego Port and a public ceremony will be held on September 12th, 2009 at 10am in front of the Port’s B Street Cruise Ship Terminal in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego. There will be entertainment, refreshments and the “Urban Trees Challenge” contest where you can win a prize for answering questions about the Urban Trees artworks.

One of the new sculptures installed is a giant box of popcorn that overflows with over sized baby chicks and next to that, a giant tuning fork with wavy branches points out toward the sea.  Just a few yards from that, three spotted frogs frolic up a game board that swirls to the sky. To read more about the Urban Trees 6 Exhibit visit there website here.

Visit the Urban Tree Gallery for a fill list of the trees here.

Read our former blog “San Diego Urban Trees” and “Urban Trees 5 Exhibit in Downtown San Diego!” for more information about the Urban Tree Exhibit!

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Downtown San Diego Restaurant Week is Back!!

Posted at 12:43 PM on Sep. 8, 2009

 

San Diego Restaurant Week is Back!!
San Diego Restaurant Week 2009 - In its fifth year as San Diego County’s largest and most successful dining event, San Diego Restaurant Week was launched with the intention of spotlighting San Diego as a premier dining destination. Held twice annually, this beloved culinary tradition features more than 180 of San Diego’s best restaurants offering fixed price, three-course meals for $20, $30 or $40.

There are no tickets or passes required. Food lovers may simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like during San Diego Restaurant Week, explore new dining opportunities or enjoy old favorites. Advance reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling restaurants directly or visiting their profile online.

This is a great opportunity for Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners, residents and visitors  in Downtown San Diego to try something new and different at an affordable price. Check out Aqua Al 2 , Confidential, Donavon’s in the Gaslamp District and many more. To see a full list click here. Bring out your family, friends, co-workers and have a great time!!

For more information visit San Diego Restaurant Week and to read our former blog visit “Downtown San Diego Restaurant Week…Don’t Miss It!“.

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“Hornblower Cruises and Events” Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in Downtown San Diego as a “Green” Tenant!

Posted at 12:41 PM on Sep. 4, 2009

 

September 1st, 2009 Hornblower Cruises and Events received a special recognition in Downtown San Diego for their partnership with the Port of San Diego and their promotion of Port tenants’ environmental stewardship efforts.

Want to learn about local habitat restoration efforts, LEED-certified Condo and Loft building projects and clean energy ventures - catch the “Green Tour” of San Diego Bay that Hornblower launched July 15th, 2009.

To read more about the “Green Cruise” please click here and to read more about the “Green Port Month at the Port of San Diego” please click here.

“Hornblower Cruises and Events” Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in Downtown San Diego as a “Green” Tenant! “Hornblower Cruises and Events” Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in Downtown San Diego as a “Green” Tenant!“Hornblower Cruises and Events” Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in Downtown San Diego as a “Green” Tenant!“Hornblower Cruises and Events” Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in Downtown San Diego as a “Green” Tenant!“Hornblower Cruises and Events” Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in Downtown San Diego as a “Green” Tenant!

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Labor Day 2009 - Things To Do in Downtown San Diego!!

Posted at 12:40 PM on Sep. 3, 2009

 

Labor Day 2009 - Things to do in Downtown San Diego!! Labor Day 2009 - Things to do in Downtown San Diego!!Labor Day 2009 - Things to do in Downtown San Diego!!

Want to know what to do for Labor Day weekend? Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners and San Diego residents and visitors check out these places on what to do in Downtown San Diego this coming weekend.

Embarcadero Park
The Summer Pops series by the San Diego Symphony rocks the park near Seaport Village with a post-concert fireworks show. Embarcadero is located between Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center and you can go there for picnics, concerts and outdoor movies. To read more visit Embarcadero.

Old Globe Theater Complex
Catch “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under the stars during the Summer Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park. Balboa Park’s intimate performing arts venue, famous for 360 degree seating and seasonal outdoor shows. To read more visit Old Globe Theater Complex.

Hornblower BBQ Cruise
The Labor Day BBQ Cruise includes a two hour narrated cruise of San Diego Bay and all your traditional BBQ favorites including fresh salads, savory BBQ and lots of delicious desserts, all make fresh on board by the Hornblower crew. Hornblower combines sightseeing, dining and cruising for the best experience San Diego Bay has to offer! Stroll the decks and meet the Captain in the wheelhouse. Board at 11am and cruise away at 11:30am-1:30pm. To read more visit Hornblower.

Lounge Six
It’s one of our favorite pool decks in Downtown San Diego, and it’s open to the public all weekend! Sip cocktails, munch on appetizers and sun yourself alongside Downtown San Diego’s see-and-be-seen set that also have fire pits and views of Petco Park and the San Diego Harbor. To read more visit Lounge Six.

Beach At W Hotel San Diego
The W’s trendy rooftop bar brings the beach, with sand and all, into the heart of Downtown San Diego. The staircase from the hotel lobby, which converts into a chic lounge after dark, leads up to an outdoor oasis on the 4th floor roof. People are sipping chardonnay and martinis while socializing near the fire pit or lounging in large white cabanas. Light techno music gets louder and funkier as the night wears on. To read more visit W Hotel.

Labor Day Pool Party at the Hard Rock Hotel
Their first return visit since February of 2008, MSTRKRFT takes charge of a special Labor Day pool party at Float and Woodstock deck. Famous for hard-hitting remixes of electro rock hits, this DJ duo turns nDJs Dadon, Stillwell, Pornscore, Jackson Glass & Brazzabelle. Doors open at 11am. Toostalgic beats into fresh, new remixes you won’t be able to ignore. With  read more visit Hard Rock Hotel.

Little Italy Labor Day Stickball Tournament
Local stickball teams will compete in a round robin and double elimination playoff. The game is played in the street when opposing teams use sticks to maneuver a ball to opposite sites to score for points. At the end of the playoffs, the winning team will receive the honor of champion. This tournament is free and is located between Date St. & Beech St.  in the Little Italy District on Sunday, September 06 2009, at 8:30am - 5:30pm. Don’t miss out! To read more visit Little Italy Stickball Tournament.

Seaport Village
Alongside four miles of tree-lined paths you’ll find all sorts of entertainers doing their thing. Bands, singers, dancers, magicians, whatever. There’s something for any age, so have a seat, take in a show and get a little sun. Seaport Village has scheduled stage performances and daily entertainers. All of their talent performs, where else, outdoors. Enjoy two hours free parking with any purchase. Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check out the schedule for this coming Labor Day:

Sat 9/5
12-4pm Javid & Naoko New Flamenco
12-4pm Coco & Lafe
7:30pm-9:30pm Stacey Murray & the Stimulus Package

Sun 9/6
12-4pm Nadro John
1-4pm  Midnight Heat

Mon 9/7
12-4pm Khausak
12-4pm Coco & Lafe

To read more visit Seaport Village.

USS Midway Museum
The aircraft carrier USS Midway is docked at Navy Pier in the Marina District to serve as a museum where visitors can experience a piece of San Diego’s unique military history. Prepare yourself for a lifetime memory aboard the USS Midway Museum. You’ll explore a floating City at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. To read more visit USS Midway.

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Downtown San Diego’s 25th Annual Street Scene is Hitting The Streets in The East Village District!

Posted at 12:34 PM on Aug. 20, 2009

 

Street Scene is preparing to be better than ever with an all ages celebration in the streets of the East Village/Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego on Friday August 27th and Saturday August 238th, 2009 from 4pm to midnight. The East Village/Ballpark District offers easy parking and Trolley access in the heart of Downtown San Diego.

Come join the festivities and see 45 different bands playing such as the M.I.A., Zee Avi, The Faint, Public Enemy and many many more. See full list below.

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Friday, August 28th

  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Modest Mouse
  • Cake
  • Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band
  • Band of Horses
  • Girl Talk
  • Devendra Banhart
  • Chromeo
  • Donald Glaude
  • Mastodon
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Calexico
  • Nortec Collective Bostich + Fussible
  • Cage the Elephant
  • Deerhunter
  • Matt and Kim
  • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
  • Dungen
  • Wavves
  • Holy Fuck
  • Anya Marina
  • Extra Golden
  • Carney
  • Dirty Sweet

Saturday, August 29th

  • M.I.A.
  • Thievery Corporation
  • The Dead Weather
  • Silversun Pickups
  • Public Enemy
  • Of Montreal
  • The Faint
  • Bassnectar
  • Busta Rhymes
  • Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
  • Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
  • Ozomatli
  • Delta Spirit
  • West Indian Girl
  • The Knux
  • No Age
  • Ra Ra Riot
  • Gram Rabbit
  • Los Campesinos!
  • LA Riots
  • Blue Scholars
  • Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
  • Crocodiles
  • Zee Avi

To get more information visit Street Scene.

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The Star of India in Downtown San Diego is Getting a Face Lift!!

Posted at 12:33 PM on Aug. 20, 2009

 

The Star of India in Downtown San Diego is Getting a Face Lift!!

Early Tuesday morning the Star of India took sail and moved from its location at the Embarcadero in the Columbia District to a South Bay dry dock in National City for its yearly inspection and hull repairs.

The Maritime Museum is hoping to have the ship back by September 4th after blasting its iron hull with sand and water to prepare it for a coating that is expected to prevent it from rusting and to keep the Star of India from having to be painted every 10 years. The repairs will cost about $225,000 and the Maritime Museum is paying for it but they are hoping for sponsors to help with the cost. The museum says the work is expected to save about $4,000 per year.

The Star of India is the oldest operational tallest ship in the word  and The Maritime Museum says this dry dock is necessary to keep it that way.  To see the video of moving the ship please click here.

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The San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of Transportation

Posted at 12:23 PM on Aug. 5, 2009

 

 

Downtown San Diego Condo home owners and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners and San Diego residents celebrated the San Diego Coronado Bridge’s big 40 years of service Sunday August 2nd.  The City of Coronado is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and when the San Diego Coronado Bridge opened in 1969, the bridge became and instant landmark.

The bridge is ascending at a 4.67 percent grade from Coronado before curving 90 degrees towards San Diego. The Navy’s tallest ships are allowed to sail under it because the curve makes the span long enough so it can rise to a height of 200 feet.

The former Hotel Del Coronado owner John Alessio and then owner M. Larry Lawrence told Gov. Edmund G. “Pat” Brown that they thought a bridge plan would gain traction.  Since the 1920’s, Coronado officials had looked at proposal to make the City of Coronado more accessible and in 1965 the state officials approved the bridge plan. A state toll revenue bond was decided to become funding for the bridge.

When the bridge opened “It completely changed things” former Mayor Tom Smisek said. “We had car dealerships, a department store. We had hardware stores and a movie theater. You really didn’t leave very often. You didn’t have to.” The bridge changed the City of Coronado from being an un modern no traffic small town into a modern traffic filled City that attracted millions of tourists, developers and new homeowners.

The bridge allowed tourists and San Diego residents to reach Coronado’s wide, sandy beaches with an easy drive over the bridge. People used to cross the San Diego Bay by ferry boat or drove up the Silver Strand by Imperial Beach but that took way longer. The bridge brought in large shopping centers across the Bay that attracted residents and some Coronado businesses had to close. They were replaced by more tourist attracted shops and restaurants.

The San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of Transportation

Coronado’s population when the bridge opened in 1965 was 19,550 and it has not really changed much compared with 22,845 today. More businesses, smaller homes demolished into two or more units in the same lot, the Coronado Cays and the 10 Coronado Shores Condo towers, was developed by the opening of the bridge.

40 years ago the ferry boats that used to transport passengers and cars stopped when the bridge opened because the State did not want any competition when the bridge tolls were paying for the construction of the bridge.

A new mix of commercial and residential projects took place near First Street and Orange Avenue, where the former ferry landing was located. The City restricted the number of large retail outlets and fast food chains long ago and on the other side of town small stores and landscaped streets of historic million dollar homes.

Phil Needham used to work and drive the ferry boats and he says “It was a village, Today it is a City”.

The San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of TransportationThe San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of TransportationThe San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of TransportationThe San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of TransportationThe San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of TransportationThe San Diego Coronado Bridge is Celebrating 40 Years of TransportationThe City has been given an enviable budget reserve, services and amenities since the property values have increased. In June, single family homes had a median sales price of $865,000.

Some residents of the City of Coronado admires and supports the 2.1 mile bridge and its views but some thinks that state Highway 75, that crosses the bridge and heads across town through a residential neighborhood, had brought more noise to a once quite Third and Fourth Streets.

“It cut the city in half,” said Wadleigh, who works at Kippy’s clothing store on Orange Avenue. “It was like having two Coronados.”

Every weekday 85,000 cars travels over the bridge but it was only designed to accommodate 30,000 daily trips. Afraid of increasing traffic in 1986 when the $47.6 million bridge was paid off, some people did not want to get rid of the $1 toll. After the tolls were taken away in 2002 traffic increased with 20%.

Most traffic comes from North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado Officials say about two thirds, nearly 57,000 daily trips. The Navy, that employs 25,000 personnel, reservists and civilian home workers with three ships in port, gives us the number 40,016.

To ease traffic the City officials are studying a tunnel to transport cars from the end of the bridge in Coronado under the City to the Navy Base. This plan is the most expensive option, estimated at a half billion dollars, but it might be the only way.

The City is seeking funding ideas, one is to once again have a toll. Detractors say the the tunnel would be way too expensive and also that the Navy doesn’t support it. The Navy has not taken an official position in this matter. Question is, would a tunnel end Coronado’s traffic problems?

To view the original article in the Union Tribune visit Big blue bridge hits the big 4-0

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The Hip, Cool and Unique Places to Go in The East Village/Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego 92101!!

Posted at 12:07 PM on Jul. 25, 2009

 

The Hip, Cool and Unique Places to Go in The East Village District in Downtown San Diego 92101!!

Doesn’t matter if you are a Downtown San Diego Loft home owner in Park Loft, M2i or Icon or a Downtown San Diego Condo home owner in The Mark, The Legend or Park Terrace or a 92101 Downtown San Diego visitor, we all search for “The Place” to go in the East Village/Ballpark District. No need to search no more, the “Urbanist” guide is here to help you!

Feel free to pick up the free “Urbanist” guide that is distributed everywhere in Downtown to find the Urban adventures and discoveries in Downtown San Diego.

To see our former blog about “Urbanist” visit Urbanist - An Urban Adventure and Discovery in Downtown San Diego and The Hip, Cool and Unique Places to Go in The Little Italy District in Downtown San Diego!! and The Hip, Cool and Unique Places to Go in The Gaslamp and The Columbia District in Downtown San Diego!!

In the “Urbanist” you can find all the cool and hip places to go in the East Village/Ballpark District such as:

Apparel Boutiques
5 & A DIME
UNSTEADY
Coffee & Tea
JAVA JONES
Contemporary Cuisine
CAFÉ CHLOE
COWBOY STAR
NEIGHBORHOOD
Galleries & Culture
DEVICE GALLERY
SUSHI PERFORMANCE & VISUAL ART
Mexican
LAS CUATRO MILPAS
Nightlife & Music Venue
EL DORADO
Pizza
BASIC
Salon
LEFTY’S
SAY LULA
Sandwiches & Salads
ZANZIBAR
Shoes
BLENDS
Sushi & Asian
LOTUS THAI

For more information about the “Urbanist” and the East Village/Ballpark District visit their website at the East Village/Ballpark District.

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