Tempt your taste buds and eat like Shamu at SeaWorld's Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through April 27. Sample hundreds of yummy international street foods, wines, craft beers, live music, and Seaworld's family-friendly fun. We hope you're hungry.
San Diego in springtime is the perfect chance to explore the outdoors with the family. One of the city's most magical encounters is San Diego Safari Park's Spring Safari Featuring Butterfly Jungle. Capture great photos and discover the wonder of butterflies at one of the park's signature events. This magical 20-minute adventure requires an additional ticket.
Don't miss the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Catch the National League action as the Padres battle their way to the Pennant. Game times vary, though they're typically at either 1:10 PM or 6:40 PM. Petco Park also offers a variety of yummy food options, including local favorites like seafood and Mexican cuisine, as well as your favorite, and super unhealthy ballpark treats.
Rev up your engines for the leading hot rod show, Goodguys Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals. Admire over 2,500 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics. The two-day annual event will also feature the Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, Indoor Car Show, Burn Out Competition, swap meet, a kids zone, and more.
Who doesn't love a nice cold one? The annual North Park Festival of Beers is back to challenge your thirst with 50+ awesome breweries The festival also features entertainment from sponsor 91X and local food trucks to complete your beer-tasting experience. This is a 21+ event. Tickets start at $25, with early-entry VIP available.
Coachella is the most amazing music festival on every music lover's bucket list. Coachella is back for 2025 with a ridiculous superstar line-up, including Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Green Day, Post Malone, and dozens more. Coachella also features interactive art installations, food and drinks, and the year's best party. Indio, California, and Coachella are about 130 miles east of Los Angeles. Don't forget your tent.
If you love avocados, you won't want to miss the delicious, 38th annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival. The popular annual event in downtown Fallbrook features avocado-themed dishes, live music, a beer & wine garden, contests, arts & crafts booths, food and retail vendors, and more. Admission is free. Who doesn't love avocado?
Legendary comedian and star of Rush Hour and Friday, Chris Tucker, is back with an all-new standup show. Don't miss the return of this comedy icon at Harrah's Southern California.
Join the party just in time for Mardi Gras and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra: When The Saints Go Marching In. Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a toe-tapping evening of smoking-hot New Orleans Jazz. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the heat of the French Quarter with music made famous by the likes of Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson, Bessie Smith & Louis Armstrong. The party starts at 7:30 pm.
San Diego EarthFest is a free Earth Day extravaganza presented by Vegan Food Popup. It's San Diego's largest Earth Day celebration and boasts 100 eco-friendly food vendors and environmental and animal rescue groups. Enjoy EarthFest from noon to 4 pm.
Country fans won't want to miss the Stagecoach Festival's ultimate hodown. Celebrating the best of country music, this year's three-day outdoor event stars Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, and Luke Combs. Get down to late-night shows, games, Guy Fieri's Stagecoach Smokehouse BBQ, and bars.
The 14th Annual International Mobile Film Festival lets moviegoers experience the wonders of modern technology. The lineup of independent films spans genres and uses smartphones instead of traditional video camera setups. At San Diego's Mobil Film Festival, you can experience some of the most innovative films today.
La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Motor Car Classic brings world-class automobiles and luxury elegance to the seaside. Discover international, exquisitely detailed, and one-of-a-kind automotive masterpieces.
Bring your appetites to Encinitas Spring Street Fair for delicious food, a beer garden, arts & crafts, live music, and over 450 vendors. Bring the whole family for a day of wholesome fun and gastro adventures. And bring your pets. Why should Fido miss all of the fun?
The Tequila and Taco Music Festival is a lively celebration with loads of taco vendors, tequila, live music, and good times for all. The event will be held in Thrive Park from April 6th to the 7th. In addition to tequila, guests can also enjoy tangy margaritas and delicious craft beer. Speaking of which, you can choose a tequila experience (you'll get one ticket, one souvenir tasting cup, and six half-ounce samples of tequila). So raise a glass (or a lot) to this can't-miss event in the San Diego area.
Elmo wants you to know that he's really excited about Elmo's Springtacular at Sesame Place. Elmo's Springtacular is bursting with muppets, scavenger hunts, Storytime, and dancing. And for the first time ever, Blippi comes to Sesame Place for meet and greets and an interactive experience. Bring the kids (grown-ups, too) to Elmo's Springtacular. Just don't bring Rocco, because Rocco is just a rock.
