America’s Finest City… Dances! photos and links
Rachel Sebastian lies across a seawall on San Diego’s bay, home to a variety of nautically themed museums and complexes.
Visitors can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft.
The USS Midway Museum was one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers, a floating city at sea.
Seaport Village is a 14 acre waterfront complex featuring miles of meandering pathways, fountains and colorful, lush landscaping.
Recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago, it offers shopping, dining, a bayside boardwalk, and an antique carousel.
Caribbean flamingos have been at the entrance of the San Diego Zoo for over 50 years, a constant in the exciting redesign of the zoo.
Dressed as the Flamingo from SDBs Carnival of the Animals, Stephanie poses in front of the newly redesigned Flamingo Lagoon.
Stephanie Maiorano dances with the spectacular life sized statues of mammoths at the newest exhibit at San Diego Zoo... Elephant Odyssey.
Located in Balboa Park, it is one of the largest and most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species.
Elephant Odyssey features a unique open-sided management facility, where the public can view the keepers daily care for the elephants.
The track was built in 1937, by a partnership including actors Bing Crosby, Pat O\'Brien, Jimmy Durante, and Oliver Hardy.
The Fairgrounds also host a variety of seasonal events, trade shows, horse shows and the San Diego County Fair.
A San Diego favorite, the Fair features livestock, a midway, art shows, pig races, and fried food…on a stick.
A sea wall protects the nearby Children’s Pool from waves, making it a favorite spot for seals and sea lions.
Noriko Maruzoe at La Jolla Cove, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California.
Popular for swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling, it lies within the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park.
The “Cove” is within walking distance of the many exclusive shops and restaurants of downtown La Jolla.
Matt Carney in one of San Diegos oldest communities, Hillcrest, which has a rich history that should be shared.
Unlike its sister restaurant, Urban Mos, Baja Bettys is less about social hour and more about winding down after a long day.
Whether you are stopping by for appetizers, a full-course meal or just an after-work drink Baja Bettys instantly feels like home.
Known for its tolerance, diversity, and locally-owned businesses, Hillcrest has a large and active LGBT community.
When it opened, it was the largest resort hotel in the world and the first to use electrical lighting.
Leila Gardner poses outside The Hotel Del Coronado, one of the most beautiful beach resorts in America.
Antique stores, bars, Deadheads, restaurants, musicians, activists, artists, bike and surf shops, and barking dogs dot the main drag.
The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier, which includes a restaurant and bait shop, is the longest concrete pier on the West Coast.
In OB, Halloween and New Years Eve are high holy days. The Chili Cook-Off, Christmas Parade and July 4th fireworks are also traditions.
The Plunge, an historic indoor swimming pool that opened in 1925, features a mural by artist Wyland.
Nearby Pacific Beach or PB, has a vibrant nightlife. The boardwalk is typically crowded with pedestrians, cyclists, and rollerbladers.
Originally built in 1925, the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster is one of two original oceanfront coasters operating on the west coast.
Kirsten flies across Belmont Park, an historic theme park located in the surf and sand of Mission Beach.
Heather in one of the oldest sites in the United States dedicated to public recreational usage, Balboa Park.
Besides open areas and natural vegetation, it contains museums, theaters, gardens, shops, restaurants and the San Diego Zoo.
The buildings are Spanish Colonial Revival style, an ornamented mixture of Spanish and Latin American architecture.
Many of the attractions are along El Prado, a long, wide promenade running through the center of the park.
As a public service, many of the Balboa Park museums and attractions offer free admission to San Diego residents on alternating Tuesdays.
San Diego’s missions include the San Luis Rey (in Oceanside), Junipero Serra Museum (above Old Town) and the Mission San Diego de Alcala.
Today, the missions are among the state\\\'s oldest structures and the most-visited historic monuments.
San Diego is rich in Spanish mission history, and is one of the best places in the state to explore its beginnings.
The handsome and historic Western Metal Supply Company Building has been renovated and incorporated into the Ballpark.
Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of our region.
The natural stone exterior and landscaping, including the Park at the Park reflect the relaxed yet dynamic San Diego lifestyle.
Julio streaks across the Gaslamp, a playground of hip, eclectic San Diegans and an elite urban destination.
The Gaslamp Archway serves as a declaration that the City of San Diego is committed to continuing the redevelopment of Downtown.
Nearby Horton Plaza is a 5 level outdoor mall, remarkable for its bright colors, architectural tricks and odd spatial rhythms.
Horton Plaza also serves as home to the Lyceum Theatre, home of the San Diego Repertory Theatre and performances by San Diego Ballet.
It is the first example of the Jon Jerde Experience Architecture, a risky, radical departure from the standard paradigm of mall design.
Carlo darts across the 2nd floor of the San Diego Childrens Museum, a dynamic, playful community space for families.
The New Children’s Museum provides an environment that encourages active minds, healthy bodies and unstructured play.
With an organic cafe, quiet space for parents and infants, and an outdoor park, it provides a comfortable and engaging environment.
A place to experience exciting art exhibitions, hands-on studio projects, performances, in-depth classes, and educational programs.
Only eight miles northeast of downtown, the park provides a quick, natural escape from the urban hustle and bustle.
It features over 40 miles of trails, boating, camping, informative hikes, and a state-of-the-art Visitor and Interpretive Center.
It commemorates the first time that a European expedition had set foot on what became the west coast of the United States.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels.
Its permanent collection is presented in five galleries representing major themes of maritime history and their relation to San Diego.
A short stroll to Little Italy unveils Downtown San Diegos oldest continuous neighborhood business district.
A San Diego tradition for over 50 years, Filippis Pizza Grotto is still owned and operated by family members of the original founders.
For over 40 years, Sea World has initiated and supported wildlife conservation, research and education around the world.
Known for its breathtaking marine exhibits, Sea World is also home to thrill rides like Journey to Atlantis and Shipwreck Rapids.
You can come face to face with polar bears and Beluga whales in the Wild Arctic or something more awe inspiring in the Shark Encounter.
The site of the first permanent Spanish settlement in California, it is the most visited tourist spot in the city.
A walk down San Diego Ave. leads to the Whaley House, a “real” haunted house and El Campo Santo, a 1850’s Cemetery.
Because of its unique shops and restaurants, Old Town is an attraction for San Diego residents as well as tourists.
It acts as a unique center where visiting scientists can meet, exchange ideas, and plan new research.
Photography by Graham Blair.
America’s Finest City…Dances! photo campaign was embarked on in 2010 to highlight San Diego Ballet company dancers in the settings of some of San Diego’s most unique spots.
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