4th of July Celebration & Fireworks on the Bay

Experience an expanded Fourth of July waterfront celebration aboard historic ships and unique event venues at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, featuring VIP viewing experiences, live entertainment, food stations, bars, and spectacular views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks over San Diego Bay.

For 2026, guests will have access to multiple historic ships, waterfront venues, live entertainment areas, DJs, food stations, bars, and some of the most unique fireworks viewing locations on San Diego Bay.

Whether you choose a reserved VIP experience or flexible Event Admission access, this year's celebration transforms the Maritime Museum campus into a waterfront festival experience leading up to San Diego's spectacular Big Bay Boom fireworks display.

VIP Viewing Experiences

Enjoy the celebration with reserved seating in one of the Maritime Museum's premium fireworks viewing locations.

VIP tickets include full event access plus VIP seating access at the location selected during booking. Guests are free to explore participating ships and event areas throughout the evening before returning to their reserved viewing area for the fireworks show.