SAN DIEGO -- San Diegans will celebrate Independence Day in many ways: at the beach, by the pool, at local parks, firing up the barbecue grill, and at local bars. One thing that seems to be common among most people, though, is watching fireworks once the sun goes down.

In San Diego, residents and visitors can view fireworks shows taking place in all stretches of the county, so there is no need to travel far. The size and type of shows range from small community-organized shows to “fireworks spectaculars” over San Diego Bay.