The highly anticipated and largest pop culture convention is about to take over San Diego on July 19th! That’s right Comic Con 2018 is just around the corner, time to channel your favorite action character and power thru all the exciting fun.
At the Porto Vista Hotel, we love art and what better topic to discuss than the awesome Art Alley at Comic Con? The Art Alley allows attendees to walk down aisles of displayed drawings, creations, animations and more with the talented artist present to discuss processes or inspiration. Opportunities of getting a chance to purchase one of kind pieces with artists or actors signatures occur as well! With so many booths to check out here are some highly anticipated news on which artists to add on your must see list.
1.Artist Steve Bryant most known for his work in Althena Voltaire, Ghoul Scouts and has completed projects for Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Boom! Studios, Ape Entertainment and more. He has announced his commission price list already and will be taking pre-orders! His booth information is Small Press M-14 | San Diego, CA | July 21-24
2. Artist Jason Edmiston work is vivid and rich in details. He announced that he will be debuting a number of new art prints, books, and toys. His very popular Eyes Without a Face series — which features, well, the eyes of some of your favorite pop culture icons is also making a comeback. Check them out at #5015 in the Illustrators section.
3. Girls Darwing Girls is an empowering group of women who are talented artists/animators that work on well known shows such as The Simpsons and South Park and has teamed up to create a popular tarot card deck. The new deck series Forever is expected to sell out!
4. Who can’t get enough of porgs? Now picture them as some of Marvel’s infamous characters, that’s exactly what Chris Gugliotti is bringing to his SDCC 2018 booth. There will be an exclusive limited amount for sale so be sure to put him on the top of the list! These porgs are hard to resist! He’ll be in Arists Alley BB-15
We’ve jump started a great list of talented artists to look out for and we’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled for breakout artists to add in! Feel free to comment below if you know any more artists that we should check out. Looking forward to what awesome things San Diego Comic Con 2018 will surprise us all with.
Not only does 1805 Gallery bring new art throughout our hotel but also in their own gallery through their artist residence program. The talented artist is featured from now til June 16th and he goes by the name of Kurosh Yahyai.
Yahyai is a San Diego native and holds an MFA from San Diego State University and a BA from Sacramento State University. Focusing on faceless figures framed by multi-colored and textured patterns, Yahyai positions his expressionless subjects within claustrophobic spaces that visualize the unconscious mind as it processes the pressures of modern life.
An artist reception will be held this Thursday, June 7th from 7p to 9p at the 1805 Gallery! Get to know Yahai a bit more and check out his artwork in person. Curious to know more of him now? Check out the 1805 Gallery interview with the artist himself here
Celebrate 4th of July in Style at the Best Rooftop View for Fireworks!
It’s that time of the year to rock your favorite patrotic wardrobe, grub on some burgers or dogs, and enjoy awesome fireworks from one of the best rooftop views in San Diego!
This is a family fun event that’ll have bumpin tunes spinned from our favorite DJ, live art, and favorite backyard games with the beautiful San Diego Harbor as your backdrop.
4th of July event occurs on our rooftop from 6p-10p. Save when you purchase in advance!
Advance Purchase: $10 (+ ticket fees)
Day of Price/At the Door: $15
Price Includes:
- Entry to the Rooftop Celebration
- (1) hotdog or hamburger
- (1) non-alcoholic beverage
- Bag of chips
- One awesome view to multiple firework shows
Stay 4 nights and receive 40% off your stay!
Experience a boomin’ fun Independence Day Weekend at the Porto Vista Hotel where you’ll have 4 times the fun with 4 extra valuable bonuses! We also host one of the best 4th of July rooftop celebrations every year and you’ll be able to attend with this package. Enjoy all the local holiday themed events and activities conveniently just blocks over from our lobby! This spectacular 4 for 4 special will make this holiday trip the one to remember. Package includes;
- 40% off your 4 night stay that includes breakfast in our GlassDoor restaurant
- 4 Welcome Drinks
- $40 Valet Parking for the entire stay ($60 savings!)
- 4 wristbands to our 4th of July rooftop celebration which includes; entry, (1) hotdog or hamburger, (1) non-alcoholic beverage, side of chips and one awesome view to multiple firework shows (actual view below)
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Mother’s deserve to feel loved and appreciated everyday, but there’s no harm in showing some extra affection this Mother’s Day Weekend beginning on May 11th!
Great weather, scenery, and fun filled activities in Little Italy San Diego will surely put a smile on her face. Exploring is a breeze with the airport minutes away and the city’s awesome neighboring attractions. Check out below the many different ways you can say “I love you” to your deserving mother.
– She can start with brunch overlooking the San Diego Harbor in the GlassDoor where she will be honored with a complimentary mimosa and creme brulee’
-Then around the corner get pampered with a blow out or style at the Wash Salon
-Mom can then strut her new do’ down a few blocks over to Cedar St. for the Little Italy’s Farmers Market! She’ll experience the vivid friendly neighborhood scene and pick up one of a kind handcrafted jewelry or fresh local produce.
-Take advantage of how close the harbor is and soak in sunshine rays on a sail boat, ride a jet ski or enjoy an afternoon cruise
-Dinner choices are endless when Little Italy is the new dynamic food scene in San Diego. Mom can choose from authentic Italian cuisine, high end steak to specialize Japanese tapas. Even dessert is exciting to indulge in there’s mouthwatering gelato, macaroons or even smoky fun flavored creams from Idessert.
In conjunction with the Porto Vista Hotel’s new art program, mom can enter to win a free one on one private painting session with Lauren Siry artisit/owner of 1805 Gallery Entry can be done during brunch in the GlassDoor restaurant or on our social media pages!
Make this the Mother’s Day she will always remember or even make it a tradition to spoil Mom in Little Italy San Diego!
Graduation Special Offer!
We can definitely imagine how proud you are of your graduating honoree! Take advantage of this accomplishment to stay and celebrate in the beautiful San Diego at the Porto Vista Hotel! Enjoy our convenient location that is a only quick drive to the city’s main universities and colleges. Take advantage of the graduation special which includes:
- 25% off rate each day
- 2 welcome drinks
- Complimentary breakfast for two at our onsite restaurant The Glass Door
- PLUS free airport shuttle
Congratulations Class of 2018 and can’t wait to host your future stay with us!
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Limited Time Offer!
Enjoy Memorial Day weekend in the always sunny San Diego at the Porto Vista Hotel! Soak in the picturesque views of the Harbor from one of our Deluxe rooms or Suites and friendly service for an extended getaway. Take advantage of our Stay 3 or more special which includes:
- Complimentary breakfast for two at our onsite restaurant The Glass Door
- PLUS save 20% off when you book 3 or more nights
- Free airport shuttle at your convenience
While you explore everything our City has to offer, please take some time to honor all of those that gave their lives in the service of the United States Armed Forces at one of the many Memorial Day Weekend observances and memorial sites near by.
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Happy Earth Day Everyone!
In spirit of celebrating mother Earth we’re sharing how easily you can contribute to preserving her as well as our earth conscious efforts. Going green is easier than you think! Everyday you can do things to decrease the impact you make on the environment.
Starting off with water usage, paying attention to how you use it will make a difference. Try swapping baths to showers, cutting shower times down, turning off the water while brushing your teeth, and washing clothes in cold water as much as you can. As many know a hotel can go through much water usage with all our visiting guests. At the Porto Vista Hotel, we make the water decreasing efforts with letting each guest know about our conserving water policy. We encourage the reusage towels and linens then requesting new ones when necessary in order to lessen daily washing cycles.
Recycle, recycle, recycle! Simply choosing to put that can, water bottle, etc into the blue bin can easily help reduce pollution. Get used to doing so by setting up a recycling routine at home; as we always instill with the housekeeping department to properly follow through with ours. Also, our GlassDoor restaurant has teamed up with the surfrider foundation in their no straw campaign. To become more of an ocean friendly establishment all plastic straws have been removed and are only available upon request.
Make your home energy efficient, it’ll also help you save money while saving our earth. Begin by cleaning your air filters, changing your light bulbs to fluorescent, and programming your thermostat to decrease energy usage. We’ve also made the switch to fluorescent lighting in our guest rooms. Porto Vista has also gone solar! Installing our solar panels is creating clean sustainable energy. It is an important aspect to us to make sure we’re environmentally conscious on an element we greatly utilize at the hotel. Solar panels assist in reducing our carbon footprint, reduce water scarcity, and curbs pollution!
Hope we’ve encouraged you to make wiser earthly conscious efforts and we promise to continue to do our part at the Porto Vista Hotel. Let’s make everyday Earth Day!
Daniel Barron Corrales is a San Diego based artist that
intuitively responds to the unique nature of environments.
Corrales creates interactive sculpture and installations with mass-produced textiles and construction supplies to
heighten the experience of commonplaces. His work aims
to visually engage audiences while renewing their
perception of everyday materials and spaces.
Daniel will be the first artist participating in our conveyor project. Conveyor is an elevator art exhibition series that showcases art installations annually. The installation will coincide with an exhibition of artworks in the hotel lobby. Be sure to catch our launch event debuting his work on April 19th from 5p-7p!
San Diego is definitely known for its wow factors… weather, scenery, night life, events, art the list can go on!
The next time you’re in town for some fun and exploring be sure to stop by these Instagram-worthy street art spots that’ll surely have your followers commenting “Wow or How Cool”! Practice your best poses and think of those captions, we’ll have you looking like a San Diegan pro after reading this.
First up, the “This Could Be You” wall painting in Little Italy. You can find this hip face on the wall of a boutique named SD Stroll at 2360 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, painted by the talented Gretchen Weidner
Spot our awesome Little Italy neighborhood within the frame of the sunglasses. She is one of the many girls in Weidner’s California Girl vibrant series! Include the #thiscouldbeyou for a possible feature from the artist herself.
Say hello to your friends and family in front of the huge “Greetings from San Diego” mural!
Iconic San Diego locations fill the letters of the city name on the Belching Beaver Brewery North Park wall in North Park, 4223 30th St. Mesmerizing work done by muralist Victor “Ving” Fung Don’t forget to @greetingstour when you post they appreciate the love!
If this next one doesn’t scream wow factor, then we don’t know what will? “One Point of Direction” mural is located in La Jolla, 7835 Invanhoe Ave done by out of this world artist Kelsey Brookes.
The distinctive use of color and line creates a portal into an intriguing and transcendent visual experience. Get up close and see the many intricate strokes that make up the bigger picture! Tag @kelseybrookes on that instagram post.
You won’t have trouble finding this vibrant wall in La Jolla, 7596 Eads Avenue. “What’s Your Favorite Color” mural was composed behind the mind of designer Roy McMakin.
The idea behind this concept was displaying the community’s residents ranging from various ages, favorite color. Blend in or stand out when posing in front of it but be sure to #whatsyourfavoritecolor
Visit this last one an empty stomach for its on the wall of a delicious burger joint in Pacific Beach, Five Guys 1020 Garnet Ave.
Although the artist is unknown, the face on the mural is well recognized by many. The great John Lennon portrait has an element of peace and imagine. Pose with the infamous icon then indulge in a juicy burger afterwards!
This fun journey should give your Instagram feed some unique and eye-catching posts. Feel free to tag us along the way with all your awesome captures @portovistahotel on Instagram! Ready, Set, Pose…