Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Tiki Oasis 2018 – South Seas Cinema
When: August 8-12, 2018
Where: The Crowne Plaza Hotel – 2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
The largest and longest-running tiki gathering in the world, Tiki Oasis attendees enjoy a tiki-tastic art and fashion marketplace, live tropical-jazz music, go-go dancers, a classic car show, pool parties and more. This year’s theme is “South Seas Cinema.”
Flicks on the Bricks
Where: August 9-30, 2018
When: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library – 1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037
Flicks on the Bricks Year 12! Another tantalizing offering of outdoor cinema and wine on the Athenaeum patio in the heart of La Jolla each Thursday in August. Enjoy mismatched pairings on the screen and for the wine tasting! Come join the Athenaeum for hot summer fun!
San Diego Padres VS. Philadelphia Phillies
When: August 10-12, 2018
Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park. Game day promotions and events include: Friday – WineFest, Saturday – Beach Towel Giveaway, Sunday – KidsFest.
ArtWalk @ Liberty Station
When: August 11-12, 2018
Where: ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station at Ingram Plaza – 2645 Historic Decatur, San Diego, CA 92106
ArtWalk brings fine art outside under San Diego’s sunny skies to create the perfect viewing art under natural light and purchase artwork directly from the finest artists in the region.
Heiva San Diego
When: August 11-12, 2018
Where: Broadway Street Pier – 1140 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Heiva San Diego, a Polynesian celebration representing Tahiti as the bridge between French Polynesia and the US and sharing our culture with the community.
Gourmet Food Truck Festival
When: August 11, 2018
Where: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Bring your appetite for the tastiest food on wheels when the 8th annual Gourmet Food Truck Festival comes to Del Mar. Enjoy a variety of some of the hottest eats in Southern California as 30-40 food trucks are expected, all in one location, with gourmet chefs serving their eclectic bests at super prices.
National City Automobile Heritage Day Festival & Car Show
When: August 11, 2018
Where: Kimball Park – 12th St & D Ave, National City, CA 91950
This 27th Annual event, hosted by the National City Chamber of Commerce, will return to Kimball Park in National City. Join us for live music, food from a variety of National City’s popular eateries, entertainment for children and specialty booths. A drive-by awards ceremony at 2:00 PM will showcase first-place winners for each of the classes as well as second- and third-place winners.
Julian Natural Wonderfest and Star Party
When: August 11, 2018
Where: Jess Martin Park – 2955 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
Learn about local wildlife through our animal ambassadors during the day and stay to learn about the cosmos with telescopes and our local astronomers at night.
Spirit of 45 Day Remembrance Celebration
When: August 12, 2018
Where: Veterans Museum and Memorial Center – 2115 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Spirit of ’45 Day honors the legacy of service of America’s “Greatest Generation” with music, entertainment, and you will get to meet WWII Veterans and share their stories from that time in our history.
Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
When: August 12, 2018
Where: Encinitas Community Park – 425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92007
Cardiff-by-the-Sea is ready to celebrate man’s best friend! Set in a beautiful beach community, Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is a fair for dogs and dog lovers. Dog Days of Summer is San Diego County’s largest dog-centric event! Watch or enter in 6 different dog contests including Cutest Puppy, Best Looking Big Dog, Best Looking Small Dog, Best Trick, Best Dressed and Dog/Owner Look-A-Like.
Hillcrest Cityfest Street Fair
When: August 12, 2019
Where: 5th Ave and University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Stay past sundown and dance with Hillcrest’s best DJ’s under the Hillcrest sign with CITYFEST NIGHT! CityFest takes place in the heart of Hillcrest and attracts 150,000+ attendees each year. With a rich history of community and spirit, Hillcrest has much to celebrate. Games, activities, more than 250 vendors, live headliner music, a beer garden and much more, CityFest is a celebration of spirit and play each year in San Diego, California.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Summer Movies in the Park – Thru October 28, 2018
- Food Truck Fridays – Thru September 28, 2018
- SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean – Thru September 3, 2018
- Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo – Thru September 3, 2018
- International Summer Organ Festival – Thru September 3, 2018
- Del Mar Racing Season – Thru September 3, 2018
- Sesame Street Party Parade – Thru September 3, 2018
- Symbolic Suggestions, An Art Exhibition – Thru September 1, 2018
- Hops on the Harbor with Ballast Point – Thru August 31, 2018
- Sunset Luaus on Mission Bay – Thru August 31, 2018
- Screen on the Green – Thru August 30, 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
- Savasana at Sunset Series – Thru August 28, 2018
- Wonderspaces San Diego – Thru August 26, 2018
- William L. Hawkins: An Imaginative Geography – Thru August 26, 2018
- Little Italy Summer Film Festival – Thru August 25, 2018
- La Jolla Summer Music Society Summerfest – Thru August 24, 2018
- Santee Summer Concert Series – Thru August 23, 2018
- Del Mar Summer Twilight Concerts – Thru August 21, 2018
- Old Town Stagecoach Days – Thru August 18, 2018
- Bird Park Summer Concerts – Thru August 18, 2018
- Point Loma Summer Concerts – Thru August 17, 2018
- TGIF Concerts in the Park – Thru August 17, 2018
- Mission Hills Summer Concerts in the Park – August 17, 2018
- Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Thru August 12, 2018
- Dr. Suess’s The Lorax – Thru August 12, 2018
- Monty Python’s Spamalot – Thru August 12, 2018
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Thru August 12, 2018
- High-Key Color in Southern California – Thru August 12, 2018
- Rooftop Cinema Club – Thru August 11, 2018
- 30th Annual Taste of Encinitas – August 7, 2018
- Dan & Phil World Tour 2018 – August 8, 2018
- Shooter Jennings – August 8, 2018
- Pure Project Bottle Release: Tenmile Batch #3
- Wine Dinner Series featuring Veuve Clicquot – August 9, 2018
- Ace Frehley – August 9, 2018
- Havana After Dark at Club M – August 9, 2018
- Artisan Table Guest Chef Series – August 9, 2018
- Night Fishing – August 9, 2018
- Deray Davis – August 10-12, 2018
- Movies and More by the Lake – August 10, 2018
- Pato Banton – August 10, 2018
- Herb Alpert & Lani Hall – August 10, 2018
- Disney’s Fancy Nancy Play Date – August 11, 2018
- Super Diamond – August 11, 2018
- Chula Vista Challenge Half Triathlon – August 12, 2018
- San Diego Botanic Garden Summer Jazz Concert – July 12, 2018
- An Intimate Acoustic Performance with Shawn Colvin – August 12, 2018
- Innovation Table – August 12, 2018
- 3rd Annual Bay Sessions – August 12, 2018
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