SAN DIEGO BOAT SHOW

2016 SAN DIEGO BOAT SHOW

"The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats." - Ernest Hemingway

This Father's Day Weekend, the San Diego International Boat Show® cruises into Harbor Island––June 16-19 for four days of fun on the water. I remember the first time I went to a boat show with my dad, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Hundreds of boats and yachts in all shapes and sizes, prices and colors.  I remember that unforgettable smell of brand new fiberglas, with everyone dreaming about being on the water––because we were inside on the floor of a sports arena with snow or rain coming down outside,  not on the bay under our San Diego blue skies!  

Whether you are a seasoned sailor, world-class cruiser or just love a fun day on the water, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this year's San Diego Boat Show. The in-water display area will increase by 120-feet, bringing in 50 more boats. There is sure to be a boat in every price range. This is a great family outing, even if you aren't planning on buying a new boat.  

As the region’s premier summer boating event, the 2016 Boat Show provides attendees with an all-access pass to discover the boating lifestyle––along with a chance to shop the newest boats and marine accessories. The $15 entrance fee gives you access to more than 200 vessels, from entry-level family cruisers and personal watercraft, to sailboats and luxury super-yachts. All will be docked in the marina or parked on land for visitors to browse, board, and buy.

The boat show also offers visitors of all ages the chance to get their feet wet, with a variety of activities––including stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP) and kayaking. Boaters can sharpen their skills at workshops and seminars presented by experts, educators, and adventurers. A variety of good eats from the area’s most popular food trucks, a floating Tiki-Bar, Anchors & Ales Beer Garden, and live entertainment make the Boat Show an ideal place to shop, tour, learn, and relax with friends and family. 

What is more San Diego then being on the water in America’s Finest City?  Surprise Dad this Father’s Day weekend and get a little taste of the local “Good Life” on San Diego Bay.   

Check out the vendors and buy tickets at the San Diego International Boat Show.

Show Details:

Thursday through Sunday, June 16-19, 2016

Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17 – Noon to 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 19 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Happy Father’s Day!)

Where: Spanish Landing Park, East 

(N. Harbor Drive directly across from the airport)

3900 N. Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Admission:

$15 – Adults (16 years & older) 

FREE – Children (12 years & under)

FREE with proper ID – Active military personnel, Fire and Police