Fireworks to light up Southern California skies

There is no better way to help celebrate America’s birthday than with fireworks at one of the many waterfront pyrotechnics shows scheduled throughout Southern California on the Fourth of July. Boaters will have the best vantage points for viewing these aerial displays. In addition to fireworks, boaters will find boat parades, barbecues, car shows and a variety of other activities to enjoy at harbors from San Diego to Santa Barbara. To help you with your holiday plans, here is The Log newspaper’s annual list of Independence Day fireworks shows and related activities that boaters can enjoy. San Diego: Big Bay Boom Where: San Diego Bay When: 9 p.m. July 4 Best Views: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Seaport Village, Embarcadero South Marina Park, Coronado Landing and Imperial Beach  Boating Info: Boaters are instructed to stay outside of the 300-yard safety zones around the fireworks barges off Shelter Island (32 degrees, 42.78 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 13.28 minutes west longitude); Harbor Island (32 degrees, 43.33 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 12.00 minutes west longitude); the Embarcadero (32 degrees, 43.04 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 10.82 minutes west longitude); Seaport Village/Coronado Landing (32 degrees, 42.20 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 10.04 minutes...