Chula Vista Harbor Days
Sept. 22 (10 am - 5 pm) & Sept. 23 (11 am - 4 pm)
Celebrating a Century of Maritime History
From Pirates to Art, Music, Nature and Outdoor Adventure
 Tour the tall ship Californian and the historic steam yacht Medea and visit the bustling wharf marketplace. Discover unique art at the waterfront Arts & Craft fair and enjoy a "juried" art show at the Chula Vista Marina Gallery. Families will love the Kid's Zone featuring art, music, culture and pirates. Explore transportation of the past and future from classic cars to alternative vehicles. Check out special events including off road racing, BMX demonstrations, Boat Races (remote control), SEAL tour of the South Bay, (2) perfomance stages and and Robotic Challenges. Bring the entire family to the Chula Vista waterfront for a WONDERFUL weekend.
Excursion Dock & Wharf Marketplace:
Highlight of the event is San Diego Maritime Museum’s schooner “Californian” — a replica of an 1850s revenue cutter. She will be open for free viewing and on-board entertainment. The tall ship “Californian,” built by the Tall Ship Society in 1984, was used as the slave ship in the Steven Spielberg movie “Amistad.” She has been the star attraction for Chula Vista’s waterfront celebrations since 1984, returning for educational tours and entertainment. Joining the Californian will be the historic steam yacht "Medea".  The Maritime Museum staff will provide free tours of their historic boats and help make our maritime past come alive.
In addition to the ship’s tours, the public is invited to visit the vendor and non-profit booths in our bustling "Wharf Marketplace". Interested in Amateur Radio and Emergency preparation - teaming with CERT, SOBARS will have functioning ham radio station. Chula Vista is truly a "City of Service" and this weekend is a great opportunity to appreciate all the wonderful safety, health care, education and support agencies. Learn about many of our local businesses and services.
Art on the Waterfront:
The wind harp "To Remember Me" will lure you to the Arts & Craft fair featuring many local artists and craftsmen. This is a perfect place to find that special gift or piece of art.
South Bayfront Artists, a non-profit art collaborative will invites you to the Harbor Days Art Show, a “juried” art exhibition featuring the works of local artists at the Chula Vista Marina Art Gallery. The exhibition is free to the public.
The Chula Vista Harbor Days is an annual celebration of our waterfront in partnership with the Unified Port of San Diego, the Big Bay, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, Chula Vista Port tenants and supported and sponsored by many local business and organizations.
The event will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Harbor Days is accessed by taking the J Street/Marina Parkway exit off I-5 and turning west on Marina Parkway.
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A Chula Vista Centennial Event. Explore the history and future of transportation with Classic Cars, bikes, trolleys, trains, planes and more. Tour Tall Ship Californian and a bustling wharf Marketplace. Discover unique art at the Juried Art Show and Crafts & Arts Fair on the Harbor and then take the Old Town Trolley to Third Avenue to visit the TAVA Art Walk. For the family, a very special place will be designated the Kid’s Zone with color, magic and fantasy. Chula Vista's unique connection to Nature and our wonderful Parks will be the highlight of the Eco Zone out on the Point. Free transportation and parking available.
