Breaking of the Chains, San Diego

Name: Breaking of the Chains
Address: San Diego, United States

#115 among attractions in San Diego

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Breaking of the Chains is an outdoor public art sculpture by Mel Edwards, installed along San Diego's Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, in the U.S. state of California. ()

Completed: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 32°42'33"N, 117°9'50"W

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Downtown San Diego (Marina)San Diego United States

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Breaking of the Chains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seaport Village, Westfield Horton Plaza, Dolphin Cove, The New Children's Museum.

~1840 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Piers and boardwalks
Seaport Village, San Diego
9 min walk • Nestled along the waterfront in the city of San Diego, Seaport Village is a charming shopping and dining complex that draws both locals and tourists to its picturesque promenades. With its distinctive architecture that reflects a coastal theme, this shopping center...
~1720 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Horton Plaza, San Diego
9 min walk • Westfield Horton Plaza, nestled in the heart of San Diego, United States, stands as a vibrant testament to the city's love for shopping and leisure. This sprawling shopping center is a colorful maze of retail outlets, dining options, and entertainment venues that...
0.6 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dolphin Cove, San Diego
16 min walk • Dolphin Cove, nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, United States, is a captivating amusement ride that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. This marine-themed attraction is not only a feast for the eyes but also an opportunity to engage...
~630 ftNW
Museum, Children's museum
The New Children's Museum, San Diego
4 min walk • The New Children's Museum in San Diego stands as a beacon of creativity and learning for young minds. Situated in the heart of downtown San Diego, this dynamic institution is dedicated to providing children with a playful environment where they can experience art...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Petco Park, San Diego
11 min walk • Petco Park, nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, United States, stands as a premier sports venue and the home of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres. Since its opening in April 2004, Petco Park has become known not just for its sporting events, but also for...
~1780 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
9 min walk • The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block neighborhood in the downtown area of San Diego, California. It extends from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and from 4th to 6th Avenue.
~1750 ftSW
Park
Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego
9 min walk • Embarcadero Marina Park North is a park in San Diego, in the U.S. state of California. The park features Donal Hord's 1956 sculpture Morning.
~180 ftN
Park, Playground
Children's Park, San Diego
1 min walk • Children's Park is a public park along Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade in San Diego, California, in the United States. It was designed by landscape architect Peter Walker, and completed in August 1996 at a cost of $2.8 million.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Spreckels Theatre, San Diego
11 min walk • Spreckels Theatre is a performing arts center located in San Diego, California. It was touted as "the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi". It was designed for philanthropist John D. Spreckels, and was meant to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Starlight Bowl, San Diego
35 min walk • The Starlight Bowl is an amphitheater located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It was constructed for the 1935–1936 California Pacific International Exposition and seats 4,300.
~1890 ftN
Park, Cinema
Horton Plaza Park, San Diego
10 min walk • Horton Plaza Park is an outdoor venue located in the heart of downtown San Diego, which had its grand opening on May 4, 2016. Located on the corner of 4th Avenue and Broadway, the plaza preserves the history and integrity of the original Horton Plaza, while adding key features to enhance the area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Breaking of the Chains?

Nearby attractions include Children's Park, San Diego (1 min walk), Harbor Club Condominiums, San Diego (2 min walk), Pinnacle Marina Tower, San Diego (3 min walk), The New Children's Museum, San Diego (4 min walk).

How to get to Breaking of the Chains by public transport?

The nearest stations to Breaking of the Chains:

Tram

Convention Center • Lines: Silver (1 min walk)
Gaslamp Quarter • Lines: Silver (7 min walk)

Light rail

Convention Center • Lines: 530, Silver (2 min walk)
Gaslamp Quarter • Lines: 530, Silver (8 min walk)

Bus

1st Avenue and Broadway • Lines: 901 (12 min walk)
Broadway & Union St. • Lines: 992 (12 min walk)

Train

San Diego (17 min walk)