Bow Wave Sculpture, San Diego

Name: Bow Wave Sculpture
Address: San Diego, United States

#141 among attractions in San Diego

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Bow Wave is an outdoor fountain and sculpture by Malcolm Leland, installed at San Diego's Civic Center Plaza, in the U.S. state of California, in 1972. ()

Completed: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 32°43'4"N, 117°9'47"W

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Downtown San Diego (Core-Columbia)San Diego United States

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Bow Wave Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seaport Village, Westfield Horton Plaza, Dolphin Cove, San Diego Museum of Art.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Piers and boardwalks
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~1560 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Horton Plaza, San Diego
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0.4 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dolphin Cove, San Diego
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1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
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0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
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1.2 miNE
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
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0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
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~910 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Spreckels Theatre, San Diego
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1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Old Globe Theatre, San Diego
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0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Starlight Bowl, San Diego
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bow Wave Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Civic Theatre, San Diego (2 min walk), Spreckels Theatre, San Diego (5 min walk), Fountain of Two Oceans, San Diego (5 min walk), Core, San Diego (6 min walk).

How to get to Bow Wave Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bow Wave Sculpture:

Light rail

Civic Center • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (3 min walk)
Courthouse • Lines: 520 (5 min walk)

Tram

Civic Center • Lines: Silver (3 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (6 min walk)

Bus

4th Avenue and B Street • Lines: 120 (3 min walk)
1st Avenue and Broadway • Lines: 901 (5 min walk)

Train

San Diego (11 min walk)