San Diego Events

Annual Events

Address: Old Town San Diego and environs, San Diego, CA Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: May 2 - May 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

During the week including May 5 or the weekend nearest May 5, Old Town goes all out for Mexico's holiday with food booths, dancing, mariachis and other live entertainment on seven stages. Activities for the kids, stagecoach rides, an equestrian show and historical reenactments are also popular.

Address: Gaslamp Quarter venues, San Diego, CA Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: June 13 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Wander your way through San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter and sample foods prepared by some of its very best restaurants. A one-price ticket provides access to this event that's held mid-day (1pm to 4pm) for two days (ticket covers one day). You'll also find recipe books for sale as well as a specially dedicated...

Address: Newport Ave, Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: June 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Established for over 25 years, this tasty festival draws hungry patrons from near and far. It's a fun beach celebration topped off with plenty of zesty chili. Live music, displays by area artisans, carnival rides and pony rides included as well. Who could refuse? Free shuttles run from Robb Field and Sea World Drive...

Address: Imperial Beach, Seacoast Dr, San Diego, CA Category: Children's / Family Event - Exhibit Dates: July 17 - July 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held at the lovely Imperial Beach located south of Coronado, this fun three-day event is a competition that brings out some serious sandcastle builders. It's known to be the largest such competition in the US. Live music, a parade, a street festival, kid's activities and other exciting entertainment round out the...

Address: Adams Ave, 35th to 32nd St, San Diego, CA Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: September 26 - September 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Attended by over 100,000 people and covering eight blocks of Adams Avenue, this annual September event has become a popular destination. It features jazz, blues and rock music on six stages, along with a carnival, games and food.

Address: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Miramar, CA Dates: October 2 - October 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Going strong for over 60 years, this air show is a local favorite that's held at the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, just north of San Diego. Attendees get a chance to see both civilian and military pilots in action, including performances by aerial acrobatic performers and of course, the stars of the show, the...

Address: various locations, San Diego, CA Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: November 26 - January 4, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

From late November through the holidays, a variety of season-celebrating activities takes place throughout the city. Although the best-known may be the Festival of Lights at Old Town's Bazaar del Mundo, you'll also find crafts, food, decorations and carolers at December Nights in Balboa Park, at La Jolla Christmas...

Address: San Diego Harbor, San Diego, CA Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: December 13 - December 20, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This colorful December event celebrates the holiday season by dressing up local boats in strands of flickering lights and parading them through the harbor to the delight of all who watch. For boaters, a good viewing area is where the parade route turns for Coronado, near the 10th Street Terminal. For landlubbers, try...

Address: 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla, CA 92037-1096 Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: January 25 - January 31, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held at the Torrey Pines Golf Course, this event welcomes the world's best golfers and an array of celebrities who come together to play in this popular wintertime tournament.