Now that summer is in full swing, it's time to experience some summer fun! San Diego has something for everyone, from parks and beaches, to museums, concerts, cultural events, restaurants and more! A summer bucket list might encompass all of the above. So without further ado here are some recommendations for you and your family!
South Bay Drive In Theatre-2170 Coronado Ave, San Diego
Create memories by seeing a movie with your family in your car! Click Here For Showtimes
Free Museum Tuesdays For Residents in Balboa Park
Several Park museums offer free general admission on a rotating basis throughout each month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Click Here For Details
Night Fishing Lake Poway-14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway
Enjoy night fishing at Lake Poway beginning July 8 and continuing every Friday and Saturday night until September 3rd. The lake will be open until 11:30 PM, and boats can stay out until 11:00 PM. Catfish will be stocked. Adult $7, Senior 55+ $3, Military with ID $4, Youth 8-15 $3, Youth 7 and under free with paid permit.
The Wave Waterpark-101 Wave Drive Vista, CA
What would summer be without a trip to the waterpark? Lazy river, waterslides, cabanas and more. This is the place to be if you have kids this summer. Tickets range $14-$24, kids two and under are free.
Point Loma Summer Concerts-1049 Catalina Blvd. San Diego
Free weekly music concerts throughout the summer for the whole family to enjoy.
July 12: Fleetwood MAX (The Premier Fleetwood Mac Experience)
July 19: Big Time Operator (Big Band Music of the 40s & 50s)
July 26: DSB (The World's Greatest Journey Tribute Band)
August 2: Billy Nation (The #1 Billy Joel Tribute Concert Experience)
August 9: Pine Mountain Logs (The Ultimate Rock Cover Band)
Coronado Promenade Summer Concerts-Spreckles Park 501 Orange Ave.
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy a variety of music in the splendor of Coronado! From Buffet to the Detroit Underground you can have a great time for free! For More Information Click Here!
Night Zoo @ The San Diego Zoo-2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego
The zoo is open until 9 PM now through September 2nd. There are shows, animal interactions even a nightly parade. No wonder the San Diego Zoo is world famous!
SeaWorld Summer Spectacular-500 SeaWorld Dr.
The park is open late from 10 AM-10 PM. The Enchanted Wonders Fireworks spectacular happens nightly now through August 11th. SeaWorld is celebrating 60 years with a parade, and new shows in addition to the animal exhibits and rides that make this park famous!
Mission Beach/Belmont Park-3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego
Belmont Park is an oceanfront historic amusement park located in Mission Beach. This is the place to be if you have active kids. In addition to plenty of soft sand and cool waves, the amusement park has rides, an arcade, and plenty of restaurants so you can have fun day and night!
Windansea Beach-6800 Neptune Place
This beach resembles Hawaii with it's iconic surf shack. It's also popular with surfers due to it's incredible surf breaks which are the closest thing California has to Hawaiian surf breaks. Waves range between two and ten feet high. This is something to be aware of if you have small children. As always, you should always be at arms reach from your child. It's a stone's throw away from one of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego, The La Jolla Children's Pool.
The La Jolla Children's Pool-834 Coast S Blvd, La Jolla
The Children's Pool is a small beach partially protected by a seawall. The Children's Pool is one of nine beaches that has a permanent lifeguard station patrolled by San Diego Lifeguards.
Coronado Beaches-Coronado, CA 92118
The beaches in Coronado literally sparkle, thanks to the mineral mica in its golden sand. Coronado was ranked No. 15 on Tripadvisor's 2022 Travelers Best Beaches in the USA! Drive across the 200-foot-high Coronado Bridge which has the best views in all of San Diego. Stroll along Orange Avenue's shops and restaurants. The possibilities are endless!
After a day at the beach you might be craving some seafood, here are some great places to satisfy your appetite!
Blue Water Seafood 2 Locations-3667 INDIA STREET/5083 SANTA MONICA AVE 1B
Can you say local seafood? The yellowtail is caught in La Jolla! Blue Water was founded by ocean people that enjoy coastal living and good food. When you're at their OB location you can enjoy oceanfront views, great seafood that's fresh and people watching. Their Mission Hills location is also hopping with the same good eats and cool vibes. We crave The Buffalo Sandwich- Cod or calamari fried and finished on the grill, topped with a chipotle marinade, bleu cheese, pepper jack, and avocado. It's a sandwich that checks every box on your tastebuds!
Point Loma Seafoods-2805 Emerson St. San Diego, CA 92106
Enjoy some scrumptious mouth watering seafood on the water! When we crave seafood we know where to go Point Loma Seafoods. It's a San Diego institution. They have the best crabcake- The Mrs. Kelly. There's outdoor seating where you can feast on seafood on the water to the sounds of seagulls and seals.
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market-Seaport Village
Saturdays 8 AM-2 PM
Whether your craving calamari, octupus or tuna, you'll find it fresh and for sale at this uber cool insiders fish market.
Make grocery shopping exciting go to a farmers market instead of the supermarket. Here are three of our favorite markets:
Saturday 8:00 AM-2 PM-Market is six city blocks on West Date Street from west of Kettner Blvd to Front Street.
Every Wednesday from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM-Wednesday Mercato is 3 blocks from Kettner Blvd to State Street
Shop for farm fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, nuts and plants from California farmers; fish, olive oil, bread, sauces and much more from local foodmakers. Find selected local artisans and gifts at each end of the market.
Saturday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
14134 Midland Road Poway
The Farmers Market has 65 vendors providing fresh produce, flowers, music, and freshly-prepared food. All produce is certified, inspected by the agricultural commission, and is brought to you fresh from the grower. What makes this market so great? It's located in Old Poway Park which is stunning with free museums, and an old fashion railroad offering recreational train rides.
Wednesday 4 PM–8 PM
The market is located on the 4900 block of Newport Avenue
Every Wednesday rain or shine you will find fresh flowers, plants, local produce, freshly baked breads, desserts, kombucha, green juice, honey, hot food, and much more.
