Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and the one question every year, besides “which beach will we park ourselves at from 9am til 9pm?” is “where can I watch the best fireworks this year?” Lucky for all San Diegans and visitors alike, we are in a city that has been named one of the top ten places to celebrate Fourth of July…so no matter where you end up, I don’t think you can go wrong. Shows seem to always change, and it’s fun to see a new one each year, or perhaps situate yourself in a location where you can view several shows at once. If a clear day, the coastline would definitely be a wise choice, with views of Oceanside, the Del Mar Fairgrounds, La Jolla, and maybe even all the way down to Downtown San Diego at the Embarcadero or Coronado. Although I prefer to be right where the action is, laying down with an unobstructed view to the sky above, where it feels as if the fireworks are going to fall on top of me. If this is your plan, arrive early! Parking always seems to be the major issue at these different show locations.
Take a look at the posting from SanDiego.org for some of the best shows in the area.
Here is the article from Shermans Travel on the top ten places to celebrate the 4th of July…San Diego happens to be the only location on the west coast.
It’s that time of year again…time for deep fried s’mores, endless infomercial demonstrations, and queezy rides. Whether this is your cup of tea or not, this is an annual San Diego event that should not be missed…for the people watching alone. And yes, anyone, young or old, is bound to have a good time, from the food to the gadgets, from the beer gardens, live music, rides, games, animals, and art shows, there truly is something for everyone. And what better location to have a fair than in the gorgoues North County setting of Del Mar, situated off of Highway 101, right on the ocean. My favorite “to do” is the Ferris-wheel at sunset….the views are breathtaking of the Pacific Ocean coastline.
The Red Bull Air Races take place all around the world, from London, to Budapest, to Abu Dhabi, and yes, to America’s finest city, San Diego! The races will take place on May 3rd and 4th, 2008, over the San Diego Bay, between Embarcadero Park and Coronado Island. You do not want to miss this!! 
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