Thomas Underground Mural - Oceanside, CA, USA

This mural is located on a retaining wall in the alley behind the house located on the corner of North Clementine Street and Surfrider Way. 

In the lower right corner are a name and phone number:  Thomas Underground  760-978-2638.

Located in the alley between North Clementine Street and North Nevada Street, just south of Surfrider Way (formerly Fifth Street).

Van Gogh Mural - Oceanside, CA, USA

In honor of Vincent Van Gogh's birthday, Carlsbad artist Bryan Snyder chose Oceanside as the location of his annual tribute in 2013.  This mural was painted on March 30, 2013 in the pedestian alley known as "Artist's Alley."

Located in the alley between the 200 block of North Coast Highway (formerly North Hill Street) and North Freeman Street, just north of Mission Avenue.

Pier Mural - Oceanside, CA, USA

This mural, depicting the Oceanside Pier, was painted by artist Mark McBee in 1998.

Located on the north exterior wall of 604 North Coast Highway (formerly North Hill Street), currently the location of Veneto's Italian Restaurant.

Happy Mothers Day Mural - Escondido, CA, USA

This mural in honor of Mothers Day 2013 is signed by artist Zane.  Photographed on May 3, 2013, it was located on the west exterior wall of Rosemary Duff Florist.

Located at 101 West 2nd Avenue, next to the parking lot.

Utility Box Art - Oceanside, CA, USA

In 2008 the Oceanside Arts Commission facilitated the painting of 20 gray utility boxes located at the Oceanside Harbor by volunteer artists.   The project took two years to complete.  The artwork on this utility box depicts children playing on the beach.

Located on Harbor Drive South in the public parking lot, next to the beach.

Calder Revisited - Vista, CA, USA

Calder Revisited, a sculpture by Buddy Smith, was a part of the second exhibit of Vista's public art display, Kites Over Vista.  It was on display in downtown Vista from 2009 to 2010.

Happy Valentines Mural - Escondido, CA, USA

This mural in honor of Valentine's Day 2013 is signed by artist Zane.  Photographed on February 10, 2013, it was located on the west exterior wall of Rosemary Duff Florist.

Located at 101 West 2nd Avenue, next to the parking lot.

Beach Scene Mural - Carlsbad, CA, USA

This mural of a beach scene was painted by artist Shawn David Baker in 2012 and is located on the south exterior wall of Royal Palms Spirits, aka "Pig Liquor."

Located at 305 Carlsbad Village Drive.

Surfing Pig Mural - Carlsbad, CA, USA

This mural of a surfing pig wearing a crown was painted by Aaron Kimball in 2013.  It is located on the north exterior wall of Royal Palms Spirits, called  "Pig Liquor" by locals because of a pig statue that used to be at the door and a neon pig sign in the window.

Located at 305 Carlsbad Village Drive.

Carlsbad Pipelines Mural - Carlsbad, CA, USA

The Carlsbad Pipelines mural is located on the south exterior wall of the surf shop of the same name.

Located at 2975 Carlsbad Boulevard.

Marmalade Dragonflies - Carlsbad, CA, USA

This sculpture, consisting of three individual pieces, was sculpted by artist Benbow Bullock in 1995 and is part of Carlsbad's Art in Public Places Program.  It has been on display in front of the Georgina Cole Library since 2009.

Located at 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive.

Utility Box Art - Oceanside, CA, USA

In 2008 the Oceanside Arts Commission facilitated the painting of 20 gray utility boxes located at the Oceanside Harbor by volunteer artists.   The project took two years to complete.  The artwork on this utility box depicts Pelicans and Gulls, local seabirds.

Located at the Oceanside Harbor on Harbor Drive North, in the parking lot next to Yearley Sailboats.

O'side Cafe - Oceanside, CA, USA

This Spanish Revival style building, originally a residence, has most recently been the location of the O'side Cafe.  In recent years it has housed a variety of businesses including a Psychic, a handmade paper shop, and several different restaurants.  As the O'side Cafe the exterior was colorfully painted to resemble a sunrise or sunset.
As of this date the mural is gone.  The exterior of the building has been painted a shade of brown and a banner advertises the Grand Opening of a coffee shop.

Located at 624 South Coast Highway.

She Dreams Her World - Encinitas, CA, USA

She Dreams Her World, a sculpture by artist Fred Briscoe, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  The 5 ft marble sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.



Fallbrook Friends - Fallbrook, CA, USA

Fallbrook Friends, a part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places, is an original bronze sculpture created in 1999 by artist Marsha Brook.  It depicts a woman reading a book to a young girl and is dedicated to the late Carrie Handelman.

This Sculpture Is A Memorial To

Carrie Handelman

September 12, 1918 - June 1, 1997

She Loved The Children She Taught.

Her Spirit And Devotion Will Live

On Forever.

"Fallbrook Friends"

An Original Bronze

By Artist Marsha Brook

Sculpture Donated By The Fallbrook Village Association

From A Grant By The Handelman Family

Pedestal And Installation Donated By The Friends Of The

Fallbrook Library From A Grant By Gib And Maxine Moudry

Located outside of the Fallbrook Branch of the San Diego County Library at 124 South Mission Road.

Sleeping Indian Landscape - Fallbrook, CA, USA

Sleeping Indian Landscape, a mural painted by artist Brett Stokes, is part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places.  It depicts the local geographic feature - the hills in the background - known as "The Sleeping Indian" as the area once looked.  The mural was gifted to the community by the Sutliff Family. 

Located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Hawthorne Street and Main Avenue, facing Hawthorne Street.

Tree For Elijah - Carlsbad, CA, USA

This approximately 10 ft tall steel sculpture by the late artist, Italo Scanga, is part of Carlsbad's Art in Public Places Program.  Originally called Tree With Bird, it is one of a series of sculptures called Trees For Elijah dedicated to the biblical character, Elijah.  It is constructed of flat panels of steel mesh/grid, painted green, and features a bluebird bringing a piece of bread at the top.  Sculpted in 1998, it was gifted to the Carlsbad Arts Commission in May 2009.

Located in front of the Cultural Arts Office at 2955 Elmwood Avenue.

Seascape Mural - Oceanside, CA, USA

This seascape mural is located on the north exterior wall of the former Vaughan's Market.  Vaughan's Market was a family-owned market that was in business at this location for over 50 years.

The mural is signed "Painted By Skull 08' 09'."

Located at 308 South Coast Highway (formerly South Hill Street), on the southeast corner of South Coast Highway and Michigan Avenue.  The mural faces Michigan Avenue.

Utility Box Art - Oceanside, CA, USA

In 2008 the Oceanside Arts Commission facilitated the painting of 20 gray utility boxes located at the Oceanside Harbor by volunteer artists.   The project took two years to complete.  The artwork on this utility box depicts sea creatures.

Located on Harbor Drive North just south of Joe's Crab Shack and directly across from the railroad underpass.

Bike Trail Markers - Oceanside, CA, USA

This 2004 sculpture by artist Alber De Matteis marks the Coastal Rail Trail in Oceanside.  The glass mosaic and ferro cement sculpture is 6-1/2 feet tall, 9 feet wide and 1-1/2 feet deep.

Located on the west side of Broadway Street at the intersection of Vista Way.