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Seaport Village

  • June 22, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by ak1 from Auburn, Washington
Seaport Village

We were looking for a place to eat in one of the San Diego visitor magazines and stumbled across an ad for a restaurant at Seaport Village. It sounded like a nice place next to the water so we decided to go. Of course when we arrived to a parking lot full of cars, we realized that we weren’t the only people here.

Seaport Village is a busy shopping center surrounded by the San Diego Bay with lush trees and beautiful scenery. The Village has over 50 unique shops and several restaurants to choose from. Along the bay there is a boardwalk that stretches a quarter of a mile.

Seaport Village first opened in 1980. The interesting history behind it is that it is built over a landfill that buried those who died of scurvy from the Spanish expedition of 1782. The area was then named Punta de los Muertos (Point of the Dead). The location may seem a little eerie but it doesn’t seem to bother the visitors.

This is a great place at which to relax and walk around while taking in the beautiful San Diego scenery. The next time that I visit San Diego, Seaport Village will definitely be one of the top destinations on my list to revisit.

From journal Highlights of San Diego

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Discover Nature

  • May 19, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by goodtogo from Oakdale, Connecticut
My daughter and I had chosen to lunch with my husband in the Seaport Village since it was a short walk for him from the San Diego Convention Center. Having been in sunny San Diego for a week without seeing a hint of rain, I decided that very morning to leave my waterproof windbreaker at the hotel to save a few pounds out of my backpack. During our 15-minute walk to the Seaport Village from our downtown San Diego hotel, we only felt a few drops. After our lunch, of course, it poured. So not entirely by our design, my daughter and I spent an entire rainy afternoon exploring the Seaport Village shops, running from shop to shop for shelter. As it were, Mother Nature seems to have led us to the Discover Nature store.

What a treasure we discovered by accident! This quaint, earthy little shop offers beautiful products derived from nature and from historical artifacts as well as fascinating, inexpensive gifts of the type that you’d find at Brookstone. We even started a family tradition at this store. Discover Nature offers lovely sterling silver pendants and bracelets. A friendly clerk at the store spent half an hour patiently removing the pendants we liked from the glass case and placing bracelets on our wrists. We finally chose a dolphin pendant for my daughter to remember our trip to San Diego and plan to add pendants on future trips to remind us of our times together.

Kids will also love the fun pens and toy trinkets that they sell. Many of them have samples out that you can try out or play with.

In one corner of the store surrounded by glass windows, they displayed a variety of perpetual motion toys. These shiny, see-sawing toys were so mesmerizing that I bought one with a nautical theme for my husband.

Mom bought as keepsake a cross made from first-century glass from the Holy Land. The cross and chain are made of sterling silver but the glass behind it looks pearly, like the inside of a shell. The glass’ patina comes from years of weathering, as the glass interacts with the earth it’s imbedded in and with the climate. Each piece of jewelry has a unique design as well as unique coloring—according to the certificate that accompanied the necklace.

You should take a look at the wonderful pendants made from butterfly wings (don’t worry, they’re not harvested from them while they’re alive). They look amazing; I almost bought one but had already spent too much that day.

Hint: Pick up a VIP Shopping Pass M-F 9am-5pm from the Seaport Village Management Office for a considerable discount on restaurants and shops, including this one.

From journal San Diego Adventures

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Sea Port Village

  • September 10, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by guide42 from Tucson, Arizona
A trip to downtown San Diego is never really complete without a visit to Seaport Village, with its quaint shops and bayside boardwalk. But after a few visits, I’ve begun to feel I’ve seen it all, so now it’s a matter of what still piques my interest.

Hot Licks is always worth a quick wander through (and I mean quick; the store is tiny!). It’s a store that specializes in hot sauces and essentially anything that would make your face turn beet red. I can’t say I’ve ever bought anything, but I always get a kick out of the spicy Mexican candies.

Another favorite of mine is the Whitt/Krauss - Objects of Fine Art. Everything may be expensive and overpriced, but it’s fun just to walk through a gallery right by the bay. The only way they could make it any better would be to put it in the bay. Then again, there is a risk of seasickness, so maybe it should stay where it is.

If you’re in a bit of a goofy mood, stop by the village hat shop. Here you can find anything from dainty Sunday hats to hats shaped like birthday cakes. Ample mirrors allow for plenty of laughs. There’s also Crazy Shirts right next door. Family-friendly surfer wear with a twist. Look for shirts dyed with chocolate, wine, and even money.

No vacation is complete without a visit, so don’t forget to put Sea Port Village on your list.

From journal Road trip to So Cal

Seaport Village

  • May 13, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Kathleen71189 from Murphy, North Carolina
This is a wonderful place to spend time with your family. Tons of little, quaint, specialty shops to find those hard-to-find souvenirs. Great little restaurants, ice-cream stands, fountains, and even a carousel to ride. You could easily spend the whole day just enjoying the view of the Bay. This village is right on the water. There are restaurants all the way from burger places to seafood restaurants on the water. The stores have unique items such as a Tile Store with individualized tiles. A safari shop with everything you could ever want from a safari, along with tons of other unique shops. A very relaxing and entertaining way to spend the day in San Diego.

From journal California Trip

Seaport Village

  • February 9, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by berky from Nepean, Ontario
Seaport Village

Seaport Village's brochure describes itself as San Diego's landmark for Waterfront Shopping and Dining with 57 One-of-a-Kind Shops and Galleries. There are also four award-winning bay-front restaurants, 13 sidewalk eateries, an 1890's Looff Carousel, and daily live entertainment (weather permitting). It's a nice place to wander around but prices were high and merchandise was totally aimed at tourists, which is I guess what one would expect for the area. It sells expensive things aimed at cruise ship passengers, as these dock within walkable distance. A beautiful location along the waterfront, with lots of grass and an occasional picnic table or park bench.

From journal October--Marine Layer in the San Diego Area

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