san diego convention center: The Catch of The Day at the San Diego Bay Harbor! - 07/05/12 09:46 AM
The Catch of The Day at the San Diego Bay Harbor !
So what's better than just seeing something that is truly awesome! Answer: Being able to share it with friends and family here in the Rain. 
Yesterday on the 4th of July, I encountered one of the most stunning vessels I have ever seen up close and personal. While I was not invited aboard ( a simple oversight I am sure, LOL ) I could easily observe the outside of this incredible yacht. Love the helicopter on board!
This is a complete redo of the ship originally built in 1998 was … (35 comments)

san diego convention center: Beautiful Downtown San Diego Harbor Drive - 11/17/11 09:10 AM
Beautiful Downtown San Diego Harbor Drive

Despite is size, Downtown San Diego is still growing. This shot was taken from the new San Diego Pedestrian Bridge ( One of the largest of it's kind) on a Sunday afternoon that links Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center on the Bay.  There are plans underway to expand the San Diego Convention Center and to create a substantial grassy common area on the top of the new expansion.

On the east side of Petco Ballpark, which is now part of the Metro Transit Authority trolley storage area, is where it … (24 comments)

san diego convention center: Finally, We Are Now Connected..... - 04/03/11 03:49 PM
Finally, We Are Now Connected.....
You are looking at the tip of the 130 foot Pylon supporting the 550 foot span of  the San Diego Suspension Pedestrian Walking Bridge.
The new Bridge connecting the San Diego Convention center and Petco park will have its first trial on Padres Opening day this Tuesday, April 5th. It one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world and officially becomes a landmark for San Diego this week.

As I walked up the many steps, I opted to forgo the beautiful steel and glass elevators on either side. While this was way over … (32 comments)

san diego convention center: Just a Walk In The Park! - 03/24/11 11:26 AM
San Diego Opens 550 Foot Self Anchored Suspension Bridge Connecting San Diego Bay to Ball Park

Self Anchored Suspension Bridge Shown Under Construction
One of the world's largest "Pedestrian Only" Bridges will have it's grand opening April 5th to align with the Opening Day of the Padres. At a cost of 26.8 million dollars, the 550 foot pedestrian bridge that links Petco Park and the San Diego Bay is finally completed and open for use.
Construction started on the bridge back in October 2008 and the original budget estimate was for 13 million dollars with a proposed finish date in … (54 comments)

san diego convention center: San Diego Real Estate | The Beautiful Interplay of Art and Architecture in Downtown San Diego - 10/16/10 03:57 AM
One of the wonderful visuals in San Diego is the often found in interplay of art and architecture. Here is a sculpture at the back of the San Diego convention center that for as many times as I had been there, I actually had never noticed. While out taking photos along the Marina on the Bay, I looked up and this piece of art was positioned beautifully in the line of sight to the Harbor towers.

If you visit the San Diego Bay downtown San Diego, one thing you will notice is an amazing amount of art and when taken … (31 comments)

san diego convention center: The Voice of San Diego Real Estate Presents "Coming Together" - 09/26/10 04:35 PM
The Voice of San Diego Real Estate Presents "Coming Together"
Original Creation by Niki de St. Phalle
This original creation stands 38 feet high and is shown here with our Petco Park in the background. This is a double sided fabrication as well as it is designed to represent two different sides in our lives. One side is brightly colored and the other is grey and black tones. The reverse or front side is also colored in the reverse of this side. 
This work has a Ying Yank effect and is said to reflect the artist's inner conflict between the brighter side … (8 comments)

 
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