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San Diego, you’re a work of art 🎨

25 murals around San Diego
We all know that San Diego has a vibrant arts scene — and we’re not just talking about The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego or The San Diego Museum of Art. One of our all-time favorite galleries? America’s Finest City itself.

San Diego is home to a number of meaningful murals and outdoor art exhibits. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Liberty Station Greetings from US Naval mural

Liberty Station feels like a post card. | Photo via Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday

🎨 Greetings from US Naval Training Station | 2825 Dewey Rd., Liberty Station | By Greetings Tour

Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs — the duo behind Greetings Tour — developed this piece to celebrate Liberty Station’s history as a naval training station while greeting visitors to the tourist destination. It really feels like you’re living in a postcard — just go to the other side and see the updated back of this mural.

🎨 Smile, You’re in San Diego | 1020 First Ave. | By Pandr Design Co.

Is there any better way to celebrate being in San Diego than with a big smile? Perhaps there is one way — by smiling in front of this giant, colorful mural in downtown San Diego.

Meant to Be mural

Some things are meant to be. | Photo via @groundfloormurals

🎨 Meant To Be | 1100 Murray Dr. | Ground Floor Murals

Paul Jimenez and Signe Ditona are the artists behind Ground Floor Murals. The San Diego Padres commissioned the duo to create several pieces honoring their players, including this portrait of Joe Musgrove at Grossmont High School, his alma mater. The mural was added in 2021 after the local legend pitched the Padres’ first no-hitter.

🎨 John Lennon | 1020 Garnet Ave. | By Steve Garrow

Head to Pacific Beach to find this tribute to the legendary Beatles singer, guitarist, and activist. The peaceful image features the icon with a daisy over his eye and can be spotted on the wall outside of the former Five Guys location.

The magical tunnel

This tunnel is displays the spirit of San Diego. | Photo via @sandiegowithkids

🎨 The Magic Tunnel | Civita Park | By Kevin Anderson

San Diego is filled with epic parks, and Civita Park has a mural to match. Inside this magical tunnel you’ll find sunny skies, but along the walls you’ll see a collection of attractions, people, and landmarks that make San Diego the best place to live.
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Holding out for a gyro 🥙

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opens in Kearny Mesa
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Dig this sign before digging into Mediterranean cuisine. | Photo and mural by @jazzyjordanart
Something great and Greek has arrived in Kearny Mesa. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has opened the chain’s first location in San Diego.

A Greek/Armenian family founded the brand in Nevada in 2011, and began expanding in 2017. Recently, San Diego native Manish Sharma decided to open a location in the city to bring authentic Mediterranean flavors to locals.

What’s on the menu at this fast-casual eatery? It features dishes like gyros, chicken or steak souvlaki, and falafels. After the entree, you can try a desert including baklava, rice pudding, or baklava ice cream.

📍7951 Othello Ave., Ste. 104, inside the Kearny Mesa Shopping Center
🕚 11 a.m.-8 p.m., daily
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THE WRAP
Smile You're In San Diego

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: With all this talk of murals, I can’t understate how big some of them are. I visited the “Smile, You’re in San Diego” mural, and I was dwarfed by the huge display. Though I have to admit, it definitely would have made me smile if there wasn’t so much sun in my eyes. ☀️

Pro tip: The mural is right around the corner from Blue Bottle Coffee — one of the shops we highly recommend trying.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get starstruck at these eight celebrity restaurants in San Diego.
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