A spring Sunday. Life is good on San Diego Bay!

Visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoy a spring Sunday aboard HMS Surprise. The Star of India's masts rise in the background.
Visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoy a spring Sunday aboard HMS Surprise. The Star of India’s masts rise in the background.

A sunny spring Sunday. So I just walked along the Embarcadero. To no place in particular. I started late this morning at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, where Earth Day on the Bay was taking place. I checked out the exhibits for a few minutes, talked to a few cool people, then walked around outside. And I just kept on walking. Life is good on San Diego Bay.

Today was Earth Day on the Bay at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Exhibitors on the passenger deck of the steam ferry Berkeley demonstrated the work they're undertaking to protect the environment.
Today was Earth Day on the Bay at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Exhibitors on the passenger deck of the steam ferry Berkeley demonstrated the work they’re undertaking to protect the environment.
It's Sunday, which is volunteer work day at the maritime museum. If I recall correctly, these guys near the San Salvador were applying tar to some steel cables that will be used on the HMS Surprise.
It’s Sunday, which is volunteer work day at the Maritime Museum. If I heard correctly, these guys near the San Salvador were applying tar to some steel cables that will be used on the HMS Surprise.
Two parrots on the Pearl Harbor memorial plaque near the USS Midway. Behind it is the Navy Bicentennial plaque, whose mysterious origin was revealed by visitors to this blog!
Two parrots on the Pearl Harbor memorial plaque near the USS Midway.

In the above photo you can see the rear of the Navy Bicentennial Commemorative Plaque.  As you might recall, that plaque’s mysterious origin was revealed in detail by a few of its creators here!

Some folks out fishing from the Tuna Harbor pier were catching a few spotted seabass! This one was too small and was quickly returned to San Diego Bay.
Some folks out fishing on the Tuna Harbor pier were catching spotted seabass! This one was too small and was quickly returned to San Diego Bay.
This sneaky gull perched atop a docked bait boat seemed to be watching the folks fishing nearby!
This sneaky gull perched atop a docked bait boat seemed to be watching those folks fishing nearby!
Someone zooms by riding a bucking water scooter over the sparkling blue water.
Someone zooms by riding a bucking water scooter over the sparkling blue water.
Close-up photo of a colorful float inside a lobster trap. I just walked along the pier, looking out at boats, water and the beautiful San Diego skyline.
Close-up photo of a colorful float inside a lobster trap. I just walked along the pier, looking out at boats, water and the beautiful San Diego skyline.
Skaters take a break in the sunshine near Tuna Harbor.
Skaters take a break in the sunshine near Tuna Harbor.
Someone relaxes on a spring Sunday by maneuvering a remote control model sailboat in Tuna Harbor. Another cool sight along San Diego's always lively Embarcadero.
Someone relaxes on a spring Sunday by maneuvering a remote control model sailboat in Tuna Harbor. Another cool sight along San Diego’s always lively Embarcadero.
Fun marine artwork depicts a pod of dolphins in the ocean. A window of the Wyland Galleries in Seaport Village.
Fun marine artwork depicts a pod of dolphins in the ocean. A window of the Wyland Galleries in Seaport Village.
Colorful banner fluttering in the sea breeze proclaims Life is Good. I always enjoy walking past Alamo Flags in Seaport Village.
Colorful banner fluttering in the sea breeze proclaims Life is Good. I always enjoy walking past Alamo Flags in Seaport Village.
Just some bright yellow flowers.
Just some bright yellow flowers.
A street magician, cyclists, and the Californian tall ship out on San Diego Bay.
A street magician, cyclists, and the Californian tall ship out on San Diego Bay.
Papa Alex is a very friendly, happy, soulful psychic. He hangs out near Seaport Village and Embarcadero Marina Park North. His motto is:
Papa Alex is a very friendly, happy, soulful psychic. He often hangs out between Seaport Village and Embarcadero Marina Park North. His motto is: “Peace and love. No drama.” Sounds wise to me!
Wow! Look at those massive bubbles flying through the air! This fun could be found on the grass at Embarcadero Marina Park North.
Wow! Look at those massive bubbles flying through the air! This fun could be found on the grass at Embarcadero Marina Park North.
And high above those bubbles was this kite. I love San Diego.
And high above those bubbles was this kite. I love San Diego.
Tourists rent some wheels near the Marriott Marquis and Marina.
Tourists rent some wheels near the Marriott Marquis and Marina.
I rested for a bit on the fishing pier at Embarcadero Marina Park South. Here comes the Stars and Stripes racing yacht, carrying people enjoying an adventure on our picturesque bay.
I rested for a bit on the fishing pier at Embarcadero Marina Park South. Here comes the Stars and Stripes racing yacht, carrying passengers enjoying a unique adventure on the Big Bay.
And there goes the Silvergate, ferrying people over to Coronado Island. What a glorious spring day!
And there goes the Silvergate, ferrying people over to Coronado Island. What a glorious spring day!

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Downtown San Diego has been my home for many years. My online activities reflect my love for writing, blogging, walking and photography.

15 thoughts on “A spring Sunday. Life is good on San Diego Bay!”

  3. Beautiful. I almost feel like I was there! What bothers me is that Earth Day should be every day. Not just once a year. You seem to be doing that, enjoying where you live.

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    1. Most people around here seem to be fairly thoughtful about caring for the environment. Lots of outdoor cleanups take place all around the county, with many participants! Although it does seem the beach cleanups are the most popular!

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