From San Diego Beer Week to the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, this is the weekend to visit San Diego and indulge with these top things to do!
San Diego Beer Week
Join in and raise a pint during San Diego Beer Week, a celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with multiple events happening across the county.
When: Through November 15, 2015
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San Diego Asian Film Festival
San Diego is home to the largest Asian Film Festival on the West Coast and features more than 130 films from 15 different countries at five different venues in San Diego. Experience national and international films, get up close and personal with filmmakers and cast with Q&A and photo opportunities.
Where: 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
When: Through November 14, 2015
Tickets: Start at $15
> Find out more about the San Diego Asian Film Festival
Del Mar Bing Crosby Racing Season
It’s all about fall tidings and bringing back the old-school Hollywood vibe the seaside oval was founded on with the ‘Bing Crosby Season’ taking off. This nostalgic season will present superior racing along with a lineup of engaging events during the five-week run. This Saturday, November 14 is Fleece Pullover Giveaway Day. Guests entering through the gates will receive a free warm pullover sweater to snuggle up in.
Where: Del Mar Racetrack – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: Through November 29, 2015
> Find out more about the Del Mar Bing Crosby Season
San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade
2015 Veterans Day Parade celebrates “70th Anniversary Of World War II and America’s Greatest Generation”. Join in delivering a greatly deserved tribute to all U.S. Veterans who served during the war years 1941 to 1945! We invite all San Diego region to participate in this tradition, and welcome all sponsors, donations, and volunteers.
Where: Harbor Drive and West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
When: November 11, 2015
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade
Escondido Tamale Festival
Join the delicious fun at Escondido’s first Tamale Festival in Grape Day Park. The event will feature local celebrity chef judges Chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of MasterChef Season 6 and Executive Chef James Montejano from San Diego’s La Valencia Hotel! Great Food, Live Music & Entertainment, Tamale Contests, Chihuahua Costume Contest!
Where: Grape Day Park – 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
When: November 14, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Escondido Tamale Festival
Ride the Point Memorial Charity Bicycle Ride
Ride the hidden, unridden, and forbidden Point Loma to support pancreatic cancer research. The Metric Century Ride traverses Naval Base Point Loma, Cabrillo Monument, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, Mission Valley, Mission Gorge, and the USD Campus. For those looking for a shorter ride, 10 and 25 mile rides are also offered.
Where: Liberty Station – 2816 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92107
When: November 14, 2015
Cost: $10-$325
> Find out more about Ride the Point Memorial Charity Bicycle Ride
Beer Garden
There is no better setting for the closing event of San Diego Beer Week than on the Arroyo Terrace of the Lodge at Torrey Pines. The Beer Garden brings together the best of San Diego’s breweries and local chefs to celebrate the craft beer movement. With 24 breweries and 12 chefs, Beer Garden is a truly unique and delicious beer and food pairing event. Each admission includes unlimited tasters of beer and food.
Where: The Lodge at Torrey Pines – 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: November 15, 2015
Time: 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Cost: $85
> Find out more about the Beer Garden
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
An international showcase of the world’s premier wines and spirits, chefs and culinary personalities, and gourmet foods. The week- long experience celebrates San Diego’s vibrant culinary community with over 100 citywide events, wine and cooking classes, chef dinners, and multiple tasting events throughout the week. The Festival’s legendary Grand Tasting, presented by Lexus, transforms the beautiful San Diego Bay into a food lover’s paradise, featuring over 200 wineries, breweries and spirits from around the world, 70 of San Diego’s best restaurants, and 10,000 wine and food aficionados from across the nation.
When: November 15-22, 2015
Cost: Varies by event
> Find out more about the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Through December 26, 2015
- San Diego Music Thing – November 11-14, 2015
- Nick Thune at the American Comedy Company – November 12-14, 2015
- Godsmack – November 12, 2015
- The Main Event II – November 13, 2015
- The Good Lovelies – November 13, 2015
- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Film Screening + Live Orchestra – November 13, 2015
- SDJT Presents: Disney Alice in Wonderland JR. – November 13-22, 2015
- San Diego Opera Presents “Diva on Detour” – November 14, 2015
- Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler & Veterans Day 5K – November 15, 2015
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
