Independence, Stars and Stripes, Fireworks, and BBQ. It's a day full of tradition.
Join us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a spectacular 4th of July BBQ!
Our Independence Day celebration includes some of the best fireworks viewing on San Diego Bay, great food, music, photo ops with "Abe Lincoln" and the chance to explore one of the most amazing collections of historic ships & exhibits anywhere, plus you can watch the fireworks from any one of our ships!
Witness the extraordinary awesomeness of our Napoleonic Cannons being fired as the Maritime Museum of San Diego rings in the fireworks show.
Independence Day BBQ dinner aboard the Berkeley features a smoked beef brisket with sweet BBQ sauce, grilled hot dogs, with all the fixins, homemade potato salad, creamy coleslaw, all American baked beans, and ice cold watermelon & brownies for desert!
Explore the museum's historic ships and exhibits before or after your dinner, museum viewing is included with your dinner ticket. COOK, MELVILLE, GAUGUIN open till 8:00pm for viewing on the 4th.
First BBQ dinner seating will be from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Second BBQ dinner seating will be from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Online only discount price:
$30.00 for adults
$18.00 for children 12 and under.
Walk up price (if not sold out) $35.00 adult and $23.00 children 12 and under.
BUY NOW Maritime Museum 4th BBQ dinner ticket purchase.
Guest passes, Explorer passes, and Seafarers passes are not valid during 4th of July. Price includes Museum Admission.
Enjoy some of the best views of fireworks on San Diego Bay
4th of July Fireworks Sail.
Looking for an exhilarating experience?
View spectacular fireworks displays on San Diego Bay from aboard the Californian.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is offering a end of day sail and then a fireworks cruise aboard the schooner Californian for the best fireworks views on the bay. Enjoy the spectacular lighting of the night sky and the wonderful reflections on the water all while aboard the Official Tall Ship of California.
BUY NOW 4th of July Fireworks Cruise.
4th Front Row Seats Fireworks aboard PILOT.
Enjoy Fireworks from on the Bay!
A unique, fun 4th of July adventure awaits: bring a jacket, comfortable clothes, your camera, a friend or two and celebrate the 4th with us. We will have light snacks, sodas and water for your enjoyment.
Board Pilot (our 1914 pilot boat) for an evening cruise on San Diego Bay culminating in one of the best viewing platforms around for the San Diego Bay Fireworks Spectacular.
$30.00 per person
Boarding Check-in ends at 7:30pm
Returns after fireworks show approx 9:45pm
BUY NOW 4th Front Row Seats Fireworks aboard PILOT
Note: Pilot doesn't have restroom facilities.
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Offer valid till end of month.