Please enjoy photographs taken today of a sunny Labor Day walk along San Diego’s Embarcadero.
Labor Day usually draws huge crowds to the waterfront. But this year the boardwalk was relatively uncrowded. I suppose the heat wave might have something to do with that, plus the fact the Embarcadero had no big Labor Day events scheduled this year.
I began with a visit to the Maritime Museum of San Diego. I then walked south to the pier at Embarcadero Marina Park South…
A sunlit sailboat on San Diego Bay, seen through the rigging of famous tall ship Star of India.These guys were “learning the ropes” aboard Star of India. Sailors handling complicated tall ships have much to learn and remember.Across Harbor Drive, the exterior of the County Administration Building is receiving a new paint job.Inside the passenger deck of the Maritime Museum’s historic steam ferry Berkeley, a new drink called Aguas Frescas was being promoted by Minute Maid. Thirsty from the heat outside, I greedily guzzled two!Walking south along the boardwalk past Portside Pier. It appears many others were also thirsty for refreshment.Pollution Control Vessel Seaward Endeavor docked at the San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal. A multi-function ship for charter recently acquired by Hornblower, Seaward Endeavor was originally commissioned in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill. People wait in line to board either the Coronado ferry or a San Diego harbor cruise–I didn’t pay close enough attention.A Flagship harbor cruise heads out into the bay past USS Midway.In the distance, docked at North Island, I see two active aircraft carriers: the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Carl Vinson.A young audience is captivated by the singing of friendly street musician Gary Reid.Lots of vendors were set up for Labor Day near the USS Midway Museum.All sorts of wares are displayed on tables along the boardwalk.An artist had painted San Diego landmark statue Embracing Peace, often referred to as The Kiss.A churro and esquites vendor pushes his food cart into place.Embracing Peace, a sculpture based on an iconic 1945 photograph taken in Times Square at the end of World War II. The huge statue by Seward Johnson was originally called Ultimate Surrender.Looking past a bronze service member, part of the “National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military” public artwork near The Fish Market restaurant.Some people are partying out on the water.Beyond the USS San Diego Memorial, construction continues on one of the new RaDD (Research and Development District) buildings.Heading past Ruocco Park and Tuna Harbor toward Seaport Village. No huge crowds this Labor Day.Almost to Seaport Village.Folks pose by a Seaport Village fountain surrounded by touristy shops.They say Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, so these Autumn-themed banners at the Alamo Flag shop should be popular.Pink flamingos and beach lounges facing the bright blue water, however, mean summer!Passengers get ready to board a San Diego Seal Tour. They’ll drive to Shelter Island and enter the water via a boat ramp there.Musicians play to empty tables at Seaport Village.Continuing my leisurely walk toward the Marriott Marina.The silvery Marriott Marquis shines as usual.A ladder way up there! A strange photo, right?A perfect day to skate between the San Diego Convention Center and the Rady Shell.And a perfect day to kayak, too!An easy (but very warm) Labor Day walk arrives at the fishing pier at Embarcadero Marina Park South.
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