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See Urban Trees 6 along the North Embarcadero

Adventure awaits at the North Embarcadero waterfront in downtown San Diego. Sea breezes, shopping, dining, museums and family activities abound. The North Embarcadero walkway is the perfect place to spend a day when visiting the Big Bay.

The Port of San Diego’s sixth harvest of Urban Trees line the North Embarcadero waterfront. Thirty new sculptures have been selected for Urban Trees 6 and are “planted” for a half-mile along Harbor Drive from the Cruise Ship Terminal to Hawthorn Street.

The waterfront along the Embarcadero already has so much to offer. Here is an itinerary for the perfect day or two on the Bay.

· Stroll along the North Embarcadero and San Diego Bay to enjoy the new Urban Trees art.

· Enjoy a sightseeing harbor tour or dinner cruise on Hornblower Cruises & Events or San Diego Harbor Excursion where kids 12 and under cruise free. Also enjoy 20% off select cruises (limit six).

· Experience the USS Midway Museum where children 5 and under always receive free admission. Free youth admission (6 to 17 years of age) is also offered with every paid adult ticket (limit four).

· Revisit waterfront history with the Maritime Museum of San Diego. One free child admission is included with a paid adult ticket. A $3 Bay cruise is also included with any paid admission.

· Grab a seafood lunch or shrimp, scallop and fish kabob at Anthony’s Fish Grotto. Kids eat free with the purchase of any adult entrée. With entrées under $18, Anthony’s spectacular waterfront location is perfect for any meal or special occasion.

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