Spanish Landing Park (West) — Attraction in San Diego

Worst Park in the city. It has a beautiful view, it's right on the water, has a playground for kids, it's a great place for parties and picnics, everything there is fantastic. So maybe you're wondering why it's awful??? well a little over a year ago someone with the city of San Diego or the Port District, I'm not sure who, decided they would make the parking lot a pay parking lot. They charge you by the hour and it's enforced heavily. Not very conducive to a public park. Now I drive past there almost every day and I see a beautiful part going to waste because no one goes there anymore. Why pay money to visit a park when there are hundreds, maybe thousands of other choices in the city. I believe this is where the term cutting off your nose to spite your face comes into play. Bad decision-making by our local government. Shameful! The park used to be full of picnickers, especially in the summer. Now it's just a wasted piece of real estate. it used to be one of my favorites and now I haven't visited there since this went into effect. I really don't see how the city is benefiting from this....

The location of Gator by the Bay is at Spanish Landing Park, North Harbor Drive. Directly across from the San Diego International Airport. so plenty of parking and great San Diego weather. 20 plus year annual festival.

“Gator By The Bay is an all-in-one event that brings Louisiana’s rich and diverse culture right to San Diego Bay by showcasing Louisiana’s eclectic melting pot of history, food, music, dance and more,” said Peter Oliver, a Gator By The Bay Producer. “We truly pride ourselves in offering San Diegans and visitors alike the chance to experience authentic Louisiana culture. I can guarantee you will discover something new and leave...

I had a visit with my G-babies here and had a wonderful time. It was a sunny day yet the trees there are plenty and shade was always in our favor. The grass is green AND clean the park tables are made of cement (I like these better because of spiders) My G-son had a fun catching lil crabs and I shown my lil Cupcake how to fly a kite. The people were friendly and the restrooms were decent. The view continually attractive. A serene and pleasant place to be. I don't have a car so I had to get a bus there. One bus, 15-25 minutes, bus stop was right across from there. I had like a...