Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Chula Vista

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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Chula Vista

The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
4.6 (1368 ratings)4 (258 ratings)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"A post shared by Klinge Realty Group @ Compass (@klingerealtygroup). It’s not a large museum — in fact, it’s one of the smallest in the area — but the Timken Museum of Art is home to art created by Anne and Amy Putnam. The two sisters are well-known throughout the world for creating a variety of American and European paintings during the early 20th century."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Art lovers looking for a dose of culture should head to the San Diego Museum of Art. Its distinctive facade is a copy of the 17th-century University of Salamanca, in the so-called plateresque style, with finely-chiseled terra-cotta work. Busts of Spanish painters adorn the entrance, and their artworks are among the many eclectic exhibits displayed here."
Mentioned by Sparks Gallery
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"The San Diego Museum of Art is a fine arts museum located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. SDMA houses a wide collection of curated exhibitions that shouldn’t be missed!. Current exhibits range from the beautiful “Art of the Open Air” (excellent for those with concerns over social distancing) to the Modern and Contemporary Art gala."
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum
4.6 (1971 ratings)4 (174 ratings)
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by sealtours.com
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"The Children’s Museum provides a dynamic, playful public space and community center for children and families—a place to experience exciting art exhibitions, hands-on studio projects, performances, birthday parties, in-depth classes, camps and educational programs. Across the street from the new building is a beautiful park, extending the museum visit outdoors with space for running, climbing, family picnics and a view of the trains and trolley going by."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The New Children's Museum in San Diego is a great museum for families with children to visit. The museum's state of the art center is focused on creating a space where children can think, play and create through hands-on exhibitions, art creation, and educational opportunities. It has something for children of every age and parents will enjoy the learning nature of it as well."
Mentioned by Ciao Bambino!
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"Originally in La Jolla, the New Children’s Museum opened in its current light-filled downtown space in 2008. Entering the multi-story, 50,000-square-foot space, it’s immediately evident that a lot of thought and imagination has gone into the museum’s design. Off the bat, a room lined entirely with mattresses invites kids to literally jump on the bed."
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
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"This world-class museum features extensive collections of still photographs, videos and films. The history of the medium is illustrated, from the earliest Daguerreotypes and albumen prints to modern laser holograms. A variety of artists are represented, including Alfred Stieglitz, Ben Shahn, Alberto Korda, Ansel Adams and Margaret Bourke-White."
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
4.6 (170 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings)
Museum located in a historic building showcases folk art, craft & design from all over the globe.
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
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"Art speaks powerfully of the similarities and distinctions of individuals and cultures at this international museum for the "art of the people" (mingei). The museum has an 18,000-piece collection representing 140 countries around the world. Constantly changing exhibits enhanced by lectures, films, demonstrations, and other events make this a dynamic place for artistic enlightenment."
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4.2 (109 ratings)4 (179 ratings)
Boutique featuring museum-branded products & gifts, including jewelry, fine art books & decor items.
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Timken Museum of Art
Timken Museum of Art
1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
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"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
4.8 (38 ratings)5 (41 ratings)
7825 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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San Diego Art Institute
San Diego Art Institute
4.5 (108 ratings)
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Holidify
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"San Diego Art Institute is a not-for-profit institution in San Diego, California, that is an experimental bi-national modern art center. It is situated in the historic building House of Charm in Balboa Park, El Prado. SDAI is the only contemporary culture association in Balboa Park that supports the creation of innovative art by providing exclusive space for artistic competencies of Southern California and Northern Baja to fraternize, exhibit, and bloom."
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
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"By Oleg Alexandrov (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Visit this vibrant, community-driven museum and get a taste of the San Diego art scene right at the source: the San Diego Art Institute. This museum's mission is to connect contemporary artists from southern California and northern Baja with audiences and to showcase art in a way that promotes cultural perspective and understanding."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"When founded in 1941, the San Diego Art Institute was called the San Diego Business Men’s Art Club, only permitting male members. By the 1950s, women were allowed in and the name had been changed. The cultural institution now showcases experimental art from a diverse array of artists from the Southern California/Baja Norte region."
Helmuth Projects
Helmuth Projects
5 (9 ratings)
1827 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"In 2011, Joshua Pavlick decided to turn a part of his home into an art exhibition space. And while that sounds like a wild idea, it’s paid off big time for Pavlick, local artists, and the community as a whole. Helmuth Projects was designed with the idea of helping lesser-known artists display their work to the masses."
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4.2 (200 ratings)3.5 (30 ratings)
1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
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"This beautiful museum began in what was once the 1916 Mission-style home of Ellen Browning Scripps, noted San Diego philanthropist. (The Institute of Oceanography and the breathtaking oceanside park are named for Mrs. Scripps.) Expansion to the original building was completed in the mid-1990s. The museum houses an impressive collection of post-1950s contemporary art from famed California artists as well as works by Warhol, Cornell and Stella."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"A post shared by Patti Boo✈️Travel🌿Nature (@resistthemundane). When it comes to any art lover’s itinerary, the San Diego Museum of Art is generally somewhere near the top of the list. Located in Balboa Park (along with 16 other museums), the San Diego Museum of Art is best known for its large collection of paintings."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Chula Vista

Donut Panic
Donut Panic
4.1 (227 ratings)
Indie donut & bagel shop, with a regular weekly schedule of vegan & non-vegan days.
6171 Mission Gorge Rd #113, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
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Mentioned by There San Diego
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"A photo posted by Donut Panic (@donutpanicsd) on Jan 11, 2017 at 6:16am PST. “Donut Panic”about eating amazing donuts from this little shop on Mission Gorge Road because they are organic and in San Diego, we love the organic, healthy options – even when it comes to eating donuts!. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends, Donut Panic offers 100% vegan donuts and bagels, and during the rest of the week they have traditional desserts and old fashioned donuts."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Besides a clever name, Donut Panic is also great at glazed donuts. Along with traditional donuts, they offer vegan creations such as chocolate espresso almond, Earl Grey, maple bacon glaze, and even rosewater cardamom. Baker Linda Dami combines potato flakes mixed with flour, soy milk, sugar, salt, oil, and yeast."
Crumbs
Crumbs
5 (3 ratings)
2826 Amulet St, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
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SPLIT Bakehouse
SPLIT Bakehouse
5 (44 ratings)
right outside/behind the food court, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr #219, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
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Best Pastries in Chula Vista

Azucar
Azucar
4.8 (558 ratings)
A small, modern & sleek Cuban bakery serving pastries, Cuban coffee & traditional Cuban sandwiches.
4820 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
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Cafe Gratitude San Diego
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
4.5 (1751 ratings)
A branch of the LA chain offering creative plant-based fare, juices, beer & wine in hip, clean digs.
1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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skybound coffee + dessert lounge
skybound coffee + dessert lounge
4.3 (410 ratings)
181 W Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Chula Vista

Lamb's Players Theatre
Lamb's Players Theatre
4.8 (383 ratings)4.5 (175 ratings)
This iconic theater hosts 5 productions each year on an intimate 350-seat stage.
1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
4.4 (7 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
Library devoted to music & art-book collections, with a school of the arts for concerts & classes.
1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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The Observatory North Park
The Observatory North Park
4.5 (2092 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Restored circa-1939 theater has a red-decked cathedral hall for live music, plays, films & more.
2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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