The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) is located in downtown La Jolla which showcases…read moreprestigious art (like painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography), an iconic wine and beer garden that has regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and certain areas for some family-friendly fun. There's also a two-day silent auction, pet adoption stations, and an all-star line-up of live entertainment...definitely there's something for everyone. I always have a wonderful time when I'm there and highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-)

Hurricane Rachel added some concern as I kept checking whether this event was happening and indeed…read moreit was rain or shine. Lucky for me this afternoon was beautiful and cooler than the recent heat wave. The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival had a lot variety of vendors all welcoming, friendly, and many tables having a spin the wheel for prizes. Thanks to Yelp SD and the LJ Art & Wine Festival for the opportunity to snag a ticket to the Wine & Beer Garden which included 5 tickets for drinks and/or bites. This section was gated and closed off, plenty of tables and chairs, concert stage with live music entertainment, and a variety of options for drinks and limited food options that included The Food Box, which served up some tasty sliders as they operate now with only catering or delivery. A standout spot was Mezco Mezcal Cocktails, the worker was friendly and helpful. The workers at registration and the entrance were also nice and the overall area was a great central spot to go in and out of with the fun action all around the festival. Overall, a great event connecting the community and a delightful experience!

Love these free concerts! Love the atmosphere, all the people coming together, the raffle prizes…read more Nothing better than having a picnic, listening to great music with a view of the sea.

From the owner: La Jolla Concerts by the Sea has been providing free summer concerts to the community since 1984.read more

Nice spacious venue on the grass. Tons of vendors, artist and cool jazz to cruise through the…read moreaisles of art. Perfect Sunday stroll in SD

This year it was held at Del Mar Sport and Turf Fields. Notice had you buy tickets ($15), but…read morefailed to mention another $10 would be charged at the gate for parking to use that ticket. A lack of signage then created a mess where you end up parking at the wrong end of the field from the entrance and have to walk a mile to get to it. When you mention it at the entrance, it was just shrugged off. A lackluster assemblage of true art, except for a handful of artists. I did visit with one artist I really enjoy and on the way out, registered for a bid number to bid on her donation of art in a SIlent Auction. I was pleased to hear a voicemail later that night that I had won the auction with my bid, and to come to the entrance. ??? Wait..WHAT? I left there at noon, it was now 7 PM 2 hours after the close of the Festival. I called the number...no answer. I called again the next day...was told she was a volunteer and to contact Roy Warfield at an email address. I did...and never the courtesy of a reply. I hope Roy is enjoying all the donated art that was never collected by the high bidders. The whole thing was a HOT MESS! My advice...DON"T BOTHER!

This is held every year at ski beach, Mission Beach in San Diego. This is a festival of mostly…read moreHawaiian performances, culture, and food. Its called the Pacific Islander Festival. It includes cultures like Samoa, Guam, Filipino, Hawaiian, and basically anything islander. This is a wonderful experience with the most loveliest Hawaiians/Samoans. They are so rich in tradition and culture its just beautiful. The attire, the people, food is really alluring. Ive learned some things from the people that attended this event. Its a peaceful event with no trouble at all! Definitely not a snoop dogg event or anything lmaoooo! The food at the vendors is definitely very expensive. I bought a Filipino dessert, halo halo for 15$! Crazy! But it was pretty delish!

I love attending every year and parking at the Ski Beach Shuttle area lot was just so easy and the…read moreshuttles have A.C!!! My favorite stand this year was Dellsubi! I just love how they dressed up their spam musubi and the line was not as long compared to the other vendors. I highly recommend all of the little shops with the li hing candies, Hawaiian snacks and outfits! It's just fun to explore and watch all of the amazing dancers!

My family and I had a great time at this festival and parade. I wasn't expecting much in terms of…read morevendors and food options; I had come to parade with SambaFunk. It was a perfect day at Pacific Beach and we braved the heat to take part with our fellow samba dancers. The crowd was friendly and supportive. While the streets were lined with fans, my mom and daughter were able to watch me from the front row and even follow our contingent for some photos. I also enjoyed the performances on stage. It was a good mix of singers and dancers. I was disappointed that the tiny kids' area was expensive. $5 per bouncer. We decided to pass. I had booked a hotel within walking distance because parking is at a premium in this area. Try paying for parking in the CVS lot.

This review is for the 2014 festival, and let me tell you, I have not had so much fun in a long…read moretime. Yes, the aromas from many of the food vendors surround the event were wonderful, but in my opinion, the best part of the festival was all the entertainment in the form of music and dance. I will admit, I spent the majority of my day watching the entertainment and dancing along with all the great dancers and lively music (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#-a0xDqp8iqrny9wsN-yP0g). The performers were all amazing and with their exotic rhythms perfectly timed to the beat, drew in the crowds either in the form of a trance or got their bodies moving (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#l9SKl6RQD8kCdY7kheZ4Ug). The best were not doubt the Samba dancer who brought loud cheers from the crowds (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#nY6YlCIlNmYwpUNab3v13A). However, my favorite were the dancer from U Fancy Dance Studio from here in San Diego with their cross Brazilian samba and cowboy dance which was amazing (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#Vsjt_3KAVn1_7r7FT7kzSA)! As I said early, there plenty of food vendors, and specifically many Brazilian vendors with their native and cross over cuisine (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#hvuOhN7KzEkh1ew4XxRXbg). My favorite drink of the day was the Horchata with just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar to make it a enjoyable yet refreshing drink (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#FapW32tuj24IZFeR3_sPfQ). Thank you ladies from "de Aguas Frescas!" (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brazilian-day-festival-san-diego-2?select=ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q#ZY4mbLBmgGRmQ2DgH7JM4Q). All in all a day filled with dancing, music, great eats and drinks, and beautiful people everywhere. I had a great time and I will no doubt be returning next year. Brazilian know how to have a good time...

My first Sun God festival since they were cancelled for two years before! The lineup was so fun…read more(despite some initial judgements by students). Performers- Berhana, Peach Tree Rascals, UMI, Keshi, and Iann Dior- all put on a great show and everyone had an amazing time. However, lines for food and any activity outside of the music were sooooo long. I spent the whole Peach Tree Rascals set in line for the taco truck. Spent all of Keshi's set in line for a carnival ride. I know that ASCE does their best and put a lot of work in, but more food places and more activities will help spread out the lines more. Even adding longer breaks between sets (there was only about 20 minutes between artists), would allow people to explore more of the festival without sacrificing watching the performances. I had a lot of fun, can't wait for next year!

SGF14!.. or Sun God 2014…read more **NOTE: If you're trying to sneak people in when the lines are short (ahem), be on guard. I saw them kick a small group out and cut off their wristbands. UCSD ID + barcode on wristband + intact wristband + staring at yo face = requirements to get in. You've been warned! Anyways ... I am writing this from home, after a few brutal hours of feeling like a prisoner at UCSD (this time, in the non-academic sense). With the beefed up security (SDPD, security guards .. mall cops?) the school feels like it's on lockdown. Watch out if you're driving - there's a cop hiding. Watch out if you're drinking - there's a cop hiding. Watch out if you're scantily dressed - there's a perv staring. Sun God is split between 2 stages, the "Sun God Stage" and the "Dance Stage" - if you have no idea who is who, chances are neither do the performers. This year our up and coming artists playing are: Joey Bada$$, Young the Giant, Diplo, Juicy J, and .. that's pretty much all I know. Ok, I'm going to hydrate and enjoy my 2nd (and last) Sun God. Transfer Students, united!

This is a great little restaurant in the bird rock area right in the middle of the village on the…read moremain street. We enjoyed sitting outside and it was nice and cool. My daughter enjoyed her breakfast and the smoothie she had. I opted for the burger, which is billed as the best burger in San Diego. Although it's good, I'm not sure it lives up to the hype. Our waiter was really good and attentive he took care of us and made sure all our needs were met.

Dang, really wanted to like this place cause of all the positive reviews, but I guess we just have…read moredifferent taste buds. Snag a rez if you can, Beaumont's can get suuuper busy. We went on a Sat night w/out rez but they had room for us, thankfully! The space is a little cramped but loved that they fit a small stage in there for entertainment. They do have a large patio as well. It was all just- whatever the kids say nowadays- mid. I ordered the Fish Tacos and them things were saaalty, I guess like the ocean lol It came fully loaded along with rice and beans. I'd give the meal a 3 out of 5 since the other fresh ingredients kind of curbed the saltiness. Our waitress was nice and patient with us so that was a plus. Parking can be tough around the area, so just come prepared to circle like vulture.

Belmont Park sits along the Mission Beach boardwalk, close to everything, with parking lots nearby…read more It's a fun tourist attraction, and we especially enjoy the mini golf and pineapple Dole Whip. The rides can feel rough and jerky, but the kids love them. An all-day pass is usually the best value, since individual tickets add up; some attractions cost extra. Other activities include an elevated harnessed obstacle course, rock-climbing wall, roller coaster, laser tag, arcade, food, and a large indoor pool. Overall, it's a fun spot, though the area can feel sketchy at night due to reports of gang fights and shootings.

I will be honest about why this stood out. Good service has felt rare lately. We have sat through…read moreplenty of counters and plenty of meals where people barely looked up, where the smile was forced, and where the tip went out anyway. Ronan was the opposite of that. He was helpful, patient, and genuinely glad to be helping a family get their day started right. He put a smile on my daughter's face, my son's face, my wife's face, and mine. That is not a small thing. To the management at Belmont Park: Ronan deserves recognition, and he deserves a real shot at interviewing for whatever position he is aiming for. Whatever his vision is here, I believe he will excel at it. People like Ronan are the reason a family comes back. Thank you, Ronan. We appreciated it.

What a BEAUTIFUL Gallery! Ian Ely is masterful photographer. When you enter, endorphins are…read moreimmediately released. His awesome art pieces brought us so much pleasure. Absolutely stunning experience. Our Art Consultant, "Niky K.", was exceptional. She greeted us with kindness and was delightful to speak with. We all enjoyed the walkthrough from start to finish. Thank you Niky! My daughter loves her calendar. We will be back again...

Amazing art / photography excellent customer service and delivery. Excellent communication and…read morefollow through . Ian is very personable and informative! Nicky is great also in the La Jolla shop.