Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
When: June 29 – July 1, 2018
Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park! Game day events and promotions include: Friday – Party in the Park; Saturday – Trevor Hoffman 500th Save Commemorative Bobblehead & Postgame Laser Show; and Sunday – : 4th of July & KidsFest.
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
When: June 29 – July 1, 2018
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North – 400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival unites music lovers from around the world at the picturesque site of Embarcadero Park North in the San Diego Marina. This three-day event combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience.
Sunsets and Superheroes
When: June 29, 2018
Where: Birch Aquarium at Scripps – 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92093
Enjoy craft beer and wine with the best sunset views in town. Don’t miss live music and comic themed activities to celebrate our newest exhibit, Oddities: Hidden Heroes of the Scripps Collections. Little Fish Comic Book Studio will be on hand to create improv comics with guests.
14th Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM
When: June 30, 2018
Where: Moonlight Beach – 252 5th Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
The Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM will feature a surf contest, live music performances, and nerf surf jousting exposition between surf contest heats.
Oceanside Independence Day Parade
When: June 30, 2018
Where: South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more during the annual Oceanside Independence Parade in San Diego’s North County.
Athenaeum Summer Festival
When: July 1-22, 2018
Where: The Scripps Research Institute – 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr., San Diego, CA 92121
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s Summer Festival with pianist Gustavo Romero has become a cherished tradition in San Diego. The 20th Annual Athenaeum Summer Festival, a four-part series of concerts, will feature the works of Enrique Granados.
Del Beach Bash
When: July 1, 2018
Where: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Celebrate Independence Week in Coronado! Come to The Del early on July 1 for a beach party with a live band, firepits with s’mores and a spectacular fireworks display. And then on July 4th, Coronado Island celebrates with an annual parade, community activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale at 8:45 pm.
Independence Day at the Border
When: July 1, 2018
Where: Larsen Field – Cesar Chavez Park – 4061 Camino de la Plaza, San Ysidro, CA 92173
Come and enjoy Independence Day at the Border Celebration in San Ysidro complete with family activities, live music, drinks, food and fireworks! This is a perfect event for family and friends! Admission is free and open to all ages.
International Summer Organ Festival
When: Thru September 3, 2018
Where: Spreckels Organ Society – 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The Spreckels Organ Society lights up San Diego summer nights with the International Summer Organ Festival – an inspiring lineup of free outdoor concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, each designed to demonstrate the fresh sound of the historic 1914 Spreckels Organ, the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. The 2018 Festival features virtuoso performances by world-class organists, music for Independence Day, acclaimed string and organ duos, Rising Stars Night with 15-year-old twin organists, the always popular Spreckels Silent Movie Night, and Rocking Balboa: A Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin Tribute.
Big Bay Boom & 4th of July Celebrations
When: Thru July 4, 2018
Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, San Diego is everyone’s first choice for 4th of July celebrations. Even locals can’t think of anything better than relaxing with loved ones on a long stretch of sand and watching an extraordinary show of lights in the sky.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Summer Movies in the Park – Thru October 27, 2018
- Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo – Thru September 3, 2018
- SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean – Thru September 3, 2018
- Sesame Street Party Parade – Thru September 2, 2018
- Sunset Luaus on Mission Bay – Thru August 31, 2018
- Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts – Thru August 30, 2018
- California Dreaming – Thru August 30, 2018
- Stone Liberty Station Movie Nights – Thru August 28, 2018
- Wonderspaces – Thru August 26, 2018
- William L. Hawkins: An Imaginative Geography – Thru August 26, 2018
- Little Italy Summer Film Festival – Thru August 25, 2018
- Night Fishing – Thru August 23, 2018
- Santee Summer Concert Series – Thru August 23, 2018
- Del Mar Summer Twilight Concerts – Thru August 21, 2018
- Mission Hills Summer Concerts in the Park – Thru August 17, 2018
- TGIF Concerts in the Park – Thru August 17, 2018
- Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Thru August 12, 2018
- High-Key Color in Southern California – Thru August 12, 2018
- The Tempest – Thru July 22, 2018
- Sockers World Cup Viewing Party – Thru July 15, 2018
- Weekly Food Truck Round-Up – Thru July 12, 2018
- Rooftop Cinema Club – Thru July 11, 2018
- San Diego County Fair – Thru July 4, 2018
- U.S. Soccer Summer Showcase and Playoffs – Thru July 1, 2018
- Westwind Brass Summer Brass Workshop – Thru June 30, 2018
- Hops on the Harbor with Pizza Port Brewing – Thru June 30, 2018
- Bluesy Mash-Up – Thru June 30, 2018
- Beres Hammond with Maka Roots & Tribe of Kings – June 26, 2018
- Frank Caliendo – June 27, 2018
- Aaron Neville Duo – June 27, 2018
- Norwood Fisher All Stars – June 27, 2018
- Sip into Summer Wine Series at Tower23 – June 27, 2018
- Marcella Arguello – June 28 30, 2018
- Sunset Poolside Jazz Series – June 28, 2018
- Cowboy Jack – June 29, 2018
- The Milk Carton Kids – June 29, 2018
- Film: Monsoon Wedding – June 29, 2018
- Literary Tea at the Westgate Hotel – June 30, 2018
- Magic Giant with Young Rising Suns – June 30, 2018
- Pre-4th of July Bar Crawl – June 30, 2018
- The Young Dubliners – July 1, 2018
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