This weekend is all about dads and granddads in San Diego. Show him how much you appreciate all he does by treating him to a beer tour of the 70+ breweries in the county, a round of golf at one of the region’s 90 courses, a relaxing day of fishing or one of these top things to do this Father’s Day weekend:
Padres Summer Sky Blast
Take dad out to the ball game, take him out to the crowds… Stick around after the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks for great music and Petco Park’s biggest fireworks show.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 15, 2013
First Pitch: 7:10 PM
Cost: $10-$119
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Big Bite Bacon Fest
Bacon, need I say more? This Father’s Day, the Del Mar arena will be transformed into a bacon paradise with unlimited samples from the best chefs and restaurants in San Diego. Local breweries will also be pouring beers hand selected to compliment the bacon goodness!
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: June 16, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Cost: $55-$80
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Father’s Day Sail on the Californian
Treat dad like the captain he is with a sailing cruise aboard the Californian, the Official Tall Ship of the State of California. Before heading out, dad will enjoy beer and brats while the kids chow down on hot dogs, chips and soda. Once aboard, prepare to help haul a line and man the helm as the historic tall ship sails around the waters of San Diego.
Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego – 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 15-16, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $45-$65
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Father’s Day Beer & Champagne Brunch Cruise
Treat dad and grandpa to a two-hour Father’s Day Beer and Champagne Brunch Cruise with a hearty buffet menu, over 50 battle ships, aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines, plus free-flowing beer and champagne all on a comfortable yacht!
Where: Hornblower Cruises & Events – 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 16, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: $42-$70
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San Diego Father’s Day Fest and Walk
The 3rd Annual San Diego Father’s Day Festival is an interactive experience that honors the relationship between dad, kids and our soldiers at rest. The festival features live music, interactive activities, and special performances.
Where: Nobel Park – 8810 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
When: June 15, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
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San Diego Oysterfest
[youtube http://youtu.be/PstdDa6zK5g]A music festival, oyster festival and beer festival all rolled into one. This year’s San Diego Oysterfest will have a truly home town feel. Live music, food from some of San Diego’s top restaurants, beer from local breweries, cooking demos from San Diego celebrity chefs, shuck and suck competition, speed shucking competition and lots more.
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North – 649 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 15, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Cost: $25-$100
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Father’s Day Beer Train Tour
Give dad the gift that keeps chugging! Dad and your group will be treated to local craft beers, a behind the scenes tour of the brewery, as you “hop” on and off the Beer Train (3-4 stops along the way). There will even be beer tastings on the train.
When: Wednesday-Friday through June 30, 2013
Time: 11:15 AM to 4:45 PM
Cost: $82 (Does not include $12 train ticket)
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