Explore where the wonders of the ocean come alive! The mission of Birch Aquarium is to provide ocean science education, to interpret Scripps Institution of Oceanography research, and to promote ocean conservation.

Celebration of visual arts featuring the region’s top artists. Visit with the artists and learn about their work while purchasing original works of art. The beautiful bayside setting and festival atmosphere make this a most inviting event. Free admission and the many waterfront activities nearby attract thousands to spend the weekend at ArtWalk on the Bay. Produced by the same team that presents ArtWalk San Diego each April in Little Italy.

San Diego Film Festival 2010 Sept 29 – October 3, 2010
San Diego Film Festival – Redefining the film experience

* 5 days of premieres
* 5 nights of parties
* 9 years strong

San Diego’s Best Beaches – Beach Guide Welcome to the Beach!

The beach is more than a boundary dividing land from sea, more than a place to swim or sunbathe. In San Diego, the beach is a way of life, a source of pride and joy, a defining influence in people’s lives. For some, the mere memory of a mid-summer sunset melting into the Pacific is reward enough.

First rising to fame at the helm of the popular folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant subsequently enjoyed even greater success as a solo performer as her plaintive vocals and literate, socially conscious songs established her among the preeminent female performers in contemporary pop.