Best Arts and Culture Places in Sherman Heights

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Best Arts and Culture Places in Sherman Heights

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 UpgradedPoints.com
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"Located in Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art is a must-see attraction when visiting the city. The exterior itself is a masterpiece, with an ornamented doorway consisting of life-sized sculptures of Spanish painters and heraldry. Inside you’ll find Spanish and Italian old masters, Asian paintings and sculptures, and a range of touring exhibits."
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"The Timken Museum of Art, established in 1965, displays a collection of European masters, notable American artists and Russian icons. Works of fine art include paintings by Rembrandt, John Singleton Copley and Peter Paul Rubens as well as sculptures and tapestries."
Mentioned by PMCAOnline
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"One of the best museums in San Diego to visit in 2019 is, without a doubt, the San Diego Museum of Art. Founded in 1926, this museum is located in Balboa Park. It has the reputation of being the oldest and largest art museum in the region."
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 Go San Diego
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"This award-winning children’s museum encourages children to think, play, and create with over 50,000 square feet of child-centered art installations, studios, and interactive spaces. From free play to guided workshops, this modern museum has a wide range of activities and events for creative kids. Young visitors are free to interact with working artists, design something in the Innovators LAB under the guidance local professionals, or explore the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces with their families."
Mentioned by TheTopTours
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"Not huge but one of the most interactive places for younger generation, the New Children’s Museum is worth a visit if you are in San Diego with kids and family. The museum was originally built in 1983. After that, it had time and again got renovated with the mission of restoring and vitalizing creativity, imagination, and critical thinking through contemporary Art in kids and older generation."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"The NCM blends contemporary art with unstructured play to create an environment that appeals to children as well as adults. The 50,000-square…"
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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"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."
Mentioned by Joy of Museums Virtual Tours
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts was founded in 1974 and opened in 1983. It is one of three museums in the US dedicated to the collection and preservation of photography. The museum’s mission is to inspire, educate, and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film, and video."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts has a long history, as it first opened in 1983. It’s well known for being one of the first museums in the United States to exclusively exhibit photographic images. With such a rich history, you won’t be disappointed by what you see."
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 Culture Trip
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"Founded in 1978 by San Diego State University professor of art Martha Longenecker, Mingei International Museum collects, conserves and exhibits items of daily use, such as ceramics. With a collection of 17,500 objects from 141 countries, the museum contains folk art from the third century BC to the present day. Longenecker studied pottery-making under the tutelage of the founders of the Mingei Association of Japan, which inspired her to bring the vision of mingei to America."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"This museum presents exhibits of folk art from around the world, including Indonesia and New Guinea (multicolored masks, dolls, fertility symbols and shadow puppets) and Japan (decorative bottles, bowls and jars). Children will delight in the displays of international toys and antique carousels. Don't forget to visit the Collectors' Gallery/Museum Store for a wide selection of modern and antique arts and crafts."
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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National Geographic | Fine Art Galleries
National Geographic | Fine Art Galleries
4.7 (35 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
1205 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"National Geographic has a fantastic reputation for its glossy photos of far-flung deserts and majestic mountains. See some of their best prints all in one place in this permanent collection of the magazine’s photography. The museum aims to inspire a new generation to protect the planet, and it is hard not to feel moved by the hypnotic selection of photographs in their collection."
Fairouz Cafe & Gallery
Fairouz Cafe & Gallery
4.7 (494 ratings)
Abstract art lines the walls in this small cafe serving Middle Eastern cuisine & vegan selections.
3166 Midway Dr #102, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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The La Jolla Gallery
The La Jolla Gallery
4.4 (8 ratings)
1274 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by whitelabelhomecollective.com
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"Downtown La Jolla is a lively hub ripe with music, museums, and art. The La Jolla Gallery collects contemporary art from mid-career artists, which is curated by co-owner Elisabeth King. By focusing on mid-career artists who have dedicated themselves to the practice of learning their craft, the gallery grows deeply in its ability to educate art students."
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts
4.6 (10 ratings)
7932 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by whitelabelhomecollective.com
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"Representing over 150 global artists, Cosmopolitan Fine Arts specializes in French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, but also celebrates art from American and European artists. If you’re hoping to dress up your home with an original painting by Marcel Dyf or Andrej Chernysh, then this is the gallery for you. Peruse their downtown gallery or inquire about artworks online to find your next mantelpiece."
Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery
Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery
4.7 (26 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
415 S Cedros Ave UNIT 110, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
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Best Rated Movie Theaters in Sherman Heights

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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La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse
4.8 (346 ratings)4.5 (194 ratings)
Famous professional, non-profit theater producing classic & modern plays & musicals.
2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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The Old Globe
The Old Globe
4.8 (908 ratings)4.5 (490 ratings)
Longtime theater with shows ranging from Shakespeare & classic musicals to first-run new plays.
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Best Fine Dining in Sherman Heights

Bandar Restaurant
Bandar Restaurant
4.1 (545 ratings)
Elegant eatery known for generous portions of chicken kebabs & other Persian cuisine, plus a patio.
845 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
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"It may surprise you that one of the most popular restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter serves Persian food. Expect filet mignon, lamb chicken, fish garlic, onion, vegetables, nuts, pomegranate, herbs, saffron, lime and other flavors that compliment a healthy eating lifestyle. The portions are quite large with a variety of options suitable for vegetarians."
Animae
Animae
4.5 (104 ratings)
969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Thrillist
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"EncinitasSan Diegans can once again experience the cuisine of Executive Chef Claudette Zepeda, whose former restaurant in Liberty Station, El Jardín, was included on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list in 2019, at VAGA Restaurant and Bar, newly opened at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. Boasting expansive ocean views and a dramatic open kitchen, Chef Zepeda fuses diverse cultures with local ingredients from places like Chino Farms and Cyclops Farms in dishes such as heirloom bean soup, brisket buns, and Baja sea bass on a seasonal menu. The beverage program, led by Alexander Gregg, features rotating signature cocktails, local microbrews, and a dynamic wine list incorporating natural wines utilizing grapes from low-intervention/biodynamic vineyards.How to book: Reservations are recommended and can be made online via SevenRooms."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Money can't buy happiness but it can buy you and your someone special a palate-pleasing pan-Asian feast of Korean fried chicken, 45-day dry-aged rib eye, Ora king salmon with pomegranate ponzu, or a variety of delicious crudos at "Top Chef" contestant Brian Malarkey’s latest entry in the San Diego fine dining scene. The space, a $5.5 million project, is awash in sumptuous shades of gold, chartreuse, and coral from the elegant chandeliers to the custom carpeting. Both can be admired while sipping something from the quality Japanese whisky collection."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Make dinner a truly grand affair at San Diego's "it" restaurant, Animae. The 5.5 million dollar pan-Asian restaurant sprawls across 9,300 square feet and the ambiance is opulent and seductive. If you go on Valentine's Day, they offer a four-course menu for $95/person."
1500 OCEAN Restaurant
1500 OCEAN Restaurant
4.1 (84 ratings)
Hotel Del Coronado's wood-paneled eatery features Californian cuisine & captivating ocean views.
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Mentioned by JustLuxe
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"Located on the western edge of the scenic Coronado Island, 1500 Ocean is the perfect place to go for a sunset dinner, whether you sit inside or out on the terrace.[Learn more]"

Best Vegan Restaurants in Sherman Heights

Thotsakan Thai and Vegetarian Cuisine
Thotsakan Thai and Vegetarian Cuisine
4.6 (226 ratings)
Easygoing venue offering Thai standards & specialties in a casual space with colorful statues.
1153 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Sipz Clairemont
Sipz Clairemont
4.6 (796 ratings)
Inside a Clairemont strip mall, this veggie branch dishes up unique takes on classic Asian dishes.
5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117, USA
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Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Sipz Clairemont shares their passion through serving vegan versions of Asian dishes. They constantly promote compassion for animal welfare. The restaurant also encourages people to live a healthy lifestyle."
Anthem North Park
Anthem North Park
4.3 (365 ratings)
Laid-back locale serving plant-based comfort dishes with an on-site deli & market.
4026 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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Mentioned by Oh My Veggies
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"They have four different locations each week, including North Park and Hillcrest Farmers’ Market. It’s worth making the effort to figure out their schedule, considering the rich selection of vegan burritos, burgers, wraps, and bowls. All of their dishes are made to order, so it’s up to you to choose your favorite seasonings."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Sherman Heights

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