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. Arizona Diamondbacks
When: August 16-19, 2018
Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game day promotions and events include: Thursday – Trevor Hoffman Replica Jersey all-fan giveaway; Friday – Hoffy Table Book all-fan giveaway, Party in the Park: BeerFest; Saturday – Trevor Hoffman Cooperstown Replica Plaque all-fan giveaway, Postgame Fireworks; Sunday – Trevor Hoffman Replica Statue all-fan giveaway, KidsFest, Family Friar Day.
Stone Anniversary Celebration & Beer Festival
Where: August 17-18, 2018
When: Cal State San Marcos – 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096
This is the main event! Our annual Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival has become the biggest craft beer festival in Southern California, and this year promises to be the best one yet! We are commemorating 22 years of True Independent Craft by throwing an awesome celebration with all our fans! It’s all for charity! 100% of ticket proceeds are donated to community organizations.
¡Latin Food Fest!
When: August 17-18, 2018
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North – 500 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
California’s largest most attended annual Hispanic culinary celebration includes a festival kick-off party “Mexico Mercado” — a high energy party hosted by Mexico’s most acclaimed chef, Enrique Olvera, and Gran Tasting – the festivals signature event featuring 150 food, beverage, wine, beer and spirits stations, Cooking Demos, Best of Fest Chef Awards, VIP Tent, and Live Music
Best of San Diego Party
When: August 17, 2018
Where: Liberty Station – 2640 Historic Decatur #200, San Diego, CA 92106
The Best of San Diego Party presented by Valley View Casino is the most anticipated bash of the year celebrating San Diego’s best restaurants, breweries and businesses.
42nd Annual World Bodysurfing Championships in Oceanside
When: August 18-19, 2018
Where: Oceanside Pier – 1 Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, CA 92054
During the World Bodysurfing Championships, 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.
Chula Vista HarborFest
When: August 18, 2018
Where: Bayside Park – Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Chula Vista HarborFest is a family-friendly celebration that welcomes everyone to enjoy a classic summer festival with breathtaking ocean views as a backdrop.
TVG Pacific Classic
When: August 18, 2018
Where: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Watch many of the country’s top horses compete at the classic distance of 1 1/4 miles in the 28th running of Del Mar’s signature event, the TVG Pacific Classic.
California Clambake
When: August 18, 2018
Where: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Settle into the warm beach sands on a summer evening and feast on The Del’s Southern California Clambake – our take on the East Coast classic. With a sunset backdrop, live entertainment and interactive beach games guests donned in white attire will cozy up on communal tables and enjoy a shellfish feast featuring menus from renowned Guest Chef Tim Hollingsworth.
25th Annual Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational
When: August 19, 2018
Where: Scripps Pier, La Jolla, CA 92037
Surfers, scientists and survivors come together to support the fight against cancer at the annual Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational at the beach near Scripps Pier in La Jolla.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Summer Movies in the Park – Thru October 28, 2018
- Exhibition: Richard Becker – Float / A Solo Show – Thru October 7, 2018
- Food Truck Fridays – Thru September 28, 2018
- Rooftop Cinema Club – Thru September 5, 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
- Flicks on the Bricks – 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 – Thru August 17, 2018
- San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels – Thru August 15, 2018
- Tiki-La Happy Hour – August 14, 2018
- Mimi Zulu – August 14, 2018
- Live Music: Chad & Rosie – August 15, 2018
- Sip Into Summer Wine Series at Tower23 – August 15, 2018
- Tape Heads, Secret Lynx and Sweet Tooth – August 15, 2018
- Billy Bonnell – August 16-18, 2018
- Ballast Point Beer Dinner at Clubhouse Grill – August 16, 2018
- Summer Chef Series 2018 – August 16, 2018
- Rodrigo y Gabriela – August 16, 2018
- Sunset Poolside Jazz Series – August 16, 2018
- 2018 San Diego International Mariachi Summit Gala – August 17, 2018
- Tribal Theory – August 17, 2018
- Stretch Yourself Yoga – August 18-25, 2018
- Mojalet’s 2018 Summer Series – Collage Dance Works – August 18-19, 2018
- Open Cockpit Days at The Flying Leatherneck Museum – August 18-19, 2018
- Traditional Indian Puppet Making – August 18, 2018
- Del Mar Beer Fest – August 18, 2018
- Cans & Jams with Thorn Brewing – August 18, 2018
- Mustache Harbor and Graceband – August 18, 2018
- America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K – August 19, 2018
- Pure Project Can Release: Jade Dust & Crystal Ship – August 19, 2018
- Live Music: Jerry “Hot Rod” Demink – August 19, 2018
- Sue Palmer – August 19, 2018
- Songs of Merle Haggard with Brawley & Friends – August 19, 2018
- Silent Yoga After Dark – August 19, 2018
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