ABC 10 News Features Photos From 2013 U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge

In case you missed it this weekend, or just can't wait to see it again, ABC Channel 10 San Diego News posted some of the photo highlights from our big event in the Port this weekend.

Check out some of the coverage...

• Crowds attend U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge at the Embarcadero
  Competition draws artists from all over the world
  Aug 31, 2013

"Crowds of people braved the heat and packed the Embarcadero to catch a glimpse of some of the greatest sand sculptures in the world.

It takes more than just a vision to put artwork together: the concept, the design and then creating it out of sand."

"This year's U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge features more than a dozen sculptures created by master artists from all over the world."

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• PHOTOS: U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
  Intricate designs
  Sept 1, 2013

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Fun Things To Do In San Diego

San Diego has some of the best attractions and activities in California. Hands down. Great weather. Great community. Great FUN!

Fun Things To Do in San Diego

This is the first year of the US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition in San Diego. Its going to be a blast!

• Begins on Friday August 31 and ends on September 3, 2012 (Labor Day Weekend).
• Will be located at B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier, in Downtown San Diego.
  • Directions follow the link...
• Over 300 tons of sand are being brought onto the pier for the competition.
• Tickets are affordable for the whole family (Check here for ticket information).

Do you enjoy good music, food, and the sun? Then join us at the SoCal Music Festival on September 1, 2:00 in East Village.

• There will be 4 stages set up with many bands playing ranging from Cold War Kids to Norin & Rad and Too $hort.

Take a look at the stars outside of  Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on the first wednesday of every month. They set up giant telescopes to view the universe!

Interested in wildlife and nature? Than visit the Torrey Pines State Reserve. Its free to the public (small parking fee). There are activities for everyone.. visit the beach, take a hike or a bike ride!

For more fun things to do check out Sandiego.org article on 25 fun things to do in San Diego.

If you’r looking for the best way to spend Labor Day Weekend join us at the US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition.

San Diego Fun Activities for Everyone This Summer

Looking for fun activities for the summer?
We explored San Diego and checked out which fun activities were going to be a hit for 2012...

If you're into fun, sun, sand and giant sandcastles... come to the US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition in San Diego on August 31-September 3, at the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. There will be a competition you won’t forget!

Guide for Best Activities in San Diego

Trip Advisor

Find some of the best activities with tripadvisor. What's great about their site is that it has categories for every activity. (Museums, zoos, art, competitions, sporting events, theme parks, libraries, the list goes on...)

• If you haven’t been to the USS Midway Museum, you're in for a treat. It’s ranked as the #1 attraction on tripadvisor! Take a tour of a US aircraft carrier that served in the navy for 47 years!! This is a must see San Diego fun activities list topper.

• Interested in wildlife and nature? Than visit the Torrey Pines State Reserve. Its free to the public (small parking fee). There are activities for everyone.. visit the beach, take a hike or a bike ride!
  
• Root for the Home Team.. The San Diego Padres at Petco Park!! One of the best baseball parks in the county. Besides watching the Padres game there are numerous activities at the stadium for all ages.

About.com

About has a great list of top things to do and top sights to see in San Diego.

• Visit Coronado Island! Even though its not an island (it is actually a peninsula) its a great spot to visit with many fun things to do. Coronado beach is ranked among the best in the country!
  
  
  • Have some ice cream or visit downtown there is so much to do! Its a nice break from busier San Diego across the water.

• Enjoy Balboa Park which has more than 25 museums and attractions. Some of the activities include taking a walk, riding a bike, watching a play, or visiting the zoo.
  
  
  • About.com has a great guide to get the most out of Balboa Park.

Expedia

Expedia is known for their great deals on hotels, cars, and flights.. but did you know they also have a great list of things to do in San Diego?

• Sea World is one of the best water parks and hosts Shamu a killer whale!
  
• Legoland is a great place to bring the whole family and enjoy a day of lego filled fun!

If you and your family are still up for more fun join us for US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition in San Diego on August 31-September 3, at the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal.

San Diego Family Activites

San Diego is a great city for family fun. There is so much to do and so much for kids to experience, grow, and learn!

Take part in many of the most popular San Diego family activities. We searched and scoured the web for some of the best activities! We hope you enjoy them with your loved ones!

Sandiego.org - Tons of free activities for kids and the family..

• Visit one of the many beaches in San Diego, they are all free to the public!
  
• Take a walk through the 16½ block historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. There are many boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and much more.
  
• Does your family enjoy history? Visit Old Town and see the living legacy of San Diego history. They have the oldest schoolhouse in San Diego!
  
• Have you ever dreamed of being in space? Do the next best thing at look at the stars outside the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on the first Wednesday of every month. They set up giant telescopes for all guests to look at the stars.

Go City Kids - Looking for popular stores restaurants, indoor, outdoor activities or classes for your kids? Go City Kids has information on just about everything to do in San Diego for kids.

• What kid doesn’t like dessert? Visit Extraordinary Desserts, they change up their menu everyday!
  
• Legoland’s Sea Life Aquarium is home to over 200 species of fish. With touch pools and imaginative displays to immense kids into the marine life!
  
• Mission Bay Sports Center has a variety of water sports equipment for the whole family. Some of the many sports available are sailing, catamaran sailing, kayaking, boogie boarding, windsurfing, and ocean surfing. Classes are available.

Uptake Attractions - Some of the best San Diego Family Activities include many of the theme parks and competitions throughout the city.

• Join us on August 31-September 3 at B Street Cruise Ship Terminal for the US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition in San Diego. Witness some of the best sand sculptures of the year!

• Besides the main sand sculpture competition there will be musicians, singers, storytellers, pirates, and magicians just to name a few!!

• Visit the San Diego 100-acre Zoo! There are over 4,000 animals representing over 800 different species.

Come join us as we amaze San Diego with our amazing sandcastles at the US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition. We hope you and your beautiful family enjoy each of these (and many more) fun San Diego family activities!

San Diego Events Calendar

Are you looking to have an adventure?
Want to see a good show?
Visit a museum?
Or maybe see some competition?
And try some good beer and watch an air show?

If you like these activities and maybe more (too many to list them all.. we would like too!) you should participate in some of the finest San Diego events each n everyday!

Where To Find San Diego Events

Don’t know where to find information on local San Diego events? Look no further. We have compiled a list of sites and some of the biggest events that are going to take place in August and September.

SanDiego.org - This website has a list of just about everything to do in San Diego. Check it out to start exploring today!

Notable events from Sandiego.org are..

• Del Mar Races July 18 - September 5.
• Look at the stars at Julian Starfest August 16-19
• Watch the professional body surfers compete August 18-19 in Oceanside
• Be a part of the biggest sandcastle competition in San Diego and watch rivals Archisand and I.B. Posse compete for first US Sand Sculpting Competition and 3D Art Exposition on August 31-September 3, 2012.
• Are you a beer lover if you are you should partake in Beer-Con in San Diego. This event is all about beer for beer lovers. Come taste and listen to some of the industries best brewers speak all about beer.
• Take a cruise and enjoy some of San Diego culinaries best rib eye on the Prime Rib Dinner Cruise on September 25.

Yelp - One of the best websites for finding reviews from businesses, to hotels, and restaurants. Did you know they also have a San Diego Events Calendar?

Check out these events promoted by Yelp..

• Take part in America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5k on Sunday, August 19, 7:00AM. The marathon is at Balboa Park, San Diego.
• Cool off at night and enjoy a good movie with the whole family with Summer Movies in the Park! Here is a list of upcoming movies and times.
• Do you enjoy good music and the sun? Then join us at the SoCal Music Festival on September 1, 2:00 in East Village. There will be 4 stages set up with many bands playing ranging from Cold War Kids to Norin & Rad and Too $hort.

Sandiego - The city of San Diego has one of the best events calendar!

SanDiego.gov has even more events..

• The Best of San Diego Party is a food tasting event. Established restaurants in San Diego will provide the food! Besides the food there will be rock and pop performances. Tickets are $35.
• Are you a night time bike rider? Join us for at the 39th Annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride that will take a 17-mile route that will traverse some of the most scenic routes of San Diego.

DiscoverSD - Partake in the best Nightlife in San Diego!

Check out the best of the Nightlife events at DiscoverSD..

• If live music is your thing then check out The Corner Thursday Night Live Music from 8-11PM weekly!

These are just some of the many San Diego Events for August and September.

We hope you have as much fun as we do exploring San Diego, and we hope to see you on August 31-September 3 for the US Sand Sculpting Competition and 3D Art Exposition!

Sand Castle Contest San Diego: Are You Up For The Sculpting Challenge?

Are you ready to witness the largest sand sculpting event in San Diego?
Come join us as we watch some of the best sand sculpting artists in the world compete for this first time event!

There will be many competitors in the upcoming sculpting challenge, but two competitors will be meeting again after competing against each other for years. This is a rivalry you don’t want to miss! 

California Sand Castle Competition Rivals Last year at the US Open Sandcastle Competition in Imperial Beach, CA I.B. Posse and Archisand took first and second place. Between both teams they have taken 9 out of 10 first place awards. Come watch as they compete again for the first place prize! (embed these pics... they are last years us open sand sculpting pics of Archisand and I.B. Posse.

San Diego Sand Castle Competition

This is the first year of the US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition in San Diego. Its going to be a blast! Its a perfect event for friends, family, and couples. Come and enjoy the weekend with us.

The Event

• Begins on Friday August 31 and ends on September 3, 2012 (Labor Day Weekend).
• Will be located at B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier, in Downtown San Diego.
  • Directions follow the link...
• Over 300 tons of sand are being brought onto the pier for the competition.
• Tickets are affordable for the whole family 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

This is not just some small sand castle competition. There will be thousands in attendance to come watch the pros make stunning sandcastles as well as partake in many other activities. More than Just a Sandcastle Competition:

Entertainment

• Musicians
• Singers
• Storytellers
• Pirates
• Magicians just to name a few!!

In addition to the sandcastle competition there will be work-for-sale by up to 30 selected artisans who create 3-dimensional art. Some of the artisans that will be at the challenge are..

• Metal Sculptures
• Wood
• Glass
• Pottery
• Clothing and more...

We hope to see you at the event on Friday August 31, 2012 as we kick off the first US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition!