Venues
San Diego is home to a multitude of stunning locations from its infamous coastlines to its abundantly diverse inland interiors. No surprise that the hashtag #SanDiego has garnered more than 30 million mentions on Instagram.
The Urban Sketchers San Diego 2022 Seminar takes place downtown in 3 picturesque locations. Looking for sketch ideas when on location? Click on the photos below for some on-site inspiration!
Little Italy
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains several museums, theaters, and architectural attractions. There are also many recreational facilities, gift shops, and restaurants within the boundaries of the park.
Seaport Village
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. Located at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner, it houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property. The Village contains several freestanding buildings in an assortment of architectural styles, from Victorian to traditional Mexican. Surrounding the Village are other picturesque neighborhoods such as Gaslamp, the Embarcadero, the Marina, Petco Park, and of course, the San Diego Bay.