I cannot believe I forgot to write a review on San Diego Bay Parade of Lights!!!…read more We have been here a couple of years now. It's supposed to start around 5:30pm ish. Depends on where you're going to be to see all the pretty boats of lights!! It all depends on how many people participate in this evening of fun!! It can get crowded fast so plan your evening accordingly. It all starts at Shelter Island! It then goes to Harbor Island, Seaport Village, The Embarcadero, The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park, and the Ferry Landing on Coronado. Pick an area that will best benefit your evening. We brought a lawn chair and snacks! Overall, a great family experience!!

We stayed to see the boat parade after a performance at the Rady Shell. Some of the places had…read morebetter views than others. We just moved around a bit until he had the view we wanted. Some of the boats were elaborately decorated and others were more simple. It was definitely enjoyable (alien theme this year).

This is my 3rd time at San Diego Fair and it is one of my favorites. Parking is super close to the…read moreentrance. We had ViP parking which was confusing to find but once we did it was steps from the O'Brien gate. They have moved to online ticket purchase. They have multiple tablets to purchase tickets. I loved the theme this year of storytelling. They also had several speakeasy stationed throughout some were "secret". I'm glad I discovered the loose caboose. We had to ask the info booth about some of these hard to find speakeasy. The Loose Caboose was the hardest to find. You have to find the gentleman at the Loose Caboose kiosk. He then gave me a wrist band and I had to follow the tracks up the stairs to the speak easy. The decor was on point. The view was over the stadium. My best favorite speakeasy was the Destination Unknown. Again, you have to ask staff. The check in was at the ticket booth of the stadium. Then you have to take an elevator and walk a bit to a tropical lounge. It was beautiful. I love the options for food stalls this year. There's so many you don't know what to eat! I loved the entertainment options. There's always something to do. The garden show was beautiful this year!

I've gone to the fair multiple times since moving to San Diego and it always surprises me how big…read moreit is! The fun I have here varies year to year, but going on event specific days helps make it better. The prices can get crazy depending on what you want to do. My guy and I tried out their unlimited ride pass this year and it was definitely worth it! We had lots of fun and got to try a bunch of the rides. Every time I go, I find one stuffed animal I want to win so I can play some of the carnival games. I really wish it wasn't soo expensive to play the games because they're really fun! The Cherry Dole Whip and BBQ Chicken in a Pineapple are some of my fave food items to get!

This event was formerly known as 30th on 30th, but recently it was renamed to Third Thursdays in…read moreNorth Park. It's still the same idea as before: each month (now on each third Thursday), restaurants and bars along and around 30th Street offer specials. They will mostly be $3 deals for an appetizer or small plate or drink. It's a great way to work your way through many businesses in that part of North Park all in one night. I tried it out for the first time last month, and it also coincided with another event that night, so the number of participating establishments seemed to have increased. It was nice to walk up and down the area and go to places that I would consider visiting again for a full meal or extended time. Some of the bars and restaurants I tried: Sicilian Thing Pizza, City Tacos, Waypoint Public, Splash Wine Lounge, Hess Brewing Company. So for all you folk who deal seek and try out new things, Third Thursdays is a nice event to bring people to this community and explore either by yourself or with friends.

I think 30 on 30th is one of North Park's best kept secrets (the people I know who live in the area…read moreusually haven't even heard of it). An evening such as this is perfect for those commitment phobes out there like me, who hate ruining a perfectly good evening by choosing just ONE restaurant to spend your night with, and even worse, just ONE entree to keep you satisfied all night long. 30 on 30th allows you to explore all the wonder North Park eateries has to offer, without making any difficult decisions (if only more of life was like this). Take last week for example. The weather was perfect for sitting on patios and strolling 30th looking for something tasty (hopefully it will continue through the rest of the year this way). We were able to start at Mosaic Wine Bar for sangria, head to Urban Solace for a beer and seared himachi with edamame, asparagus, and quinoa,($6 total) and then end the evening at Splash with a deliciously fresh caprese salad and a generously poured glass of Malbec ($5). Nothing makes me happier than spending the evening exploring the variety of treats life has to offer and paying less than just one entree at most of these establishments. If you are like me and think that monogamous eating is ruining our society, grab your friends on the 30th of any month and head to North Park. I recommend checking out the website beforehand to find where you will find your type of deals, getting there early so you don't miss out on any great food, and having an open mind and a little persistence if Urban Solace or the Linkery are packed your first time around. All the best things in life are worth the wait.

Overview: cool annual street fair, lots of good food vendors and large area to walk down…read more ---- Walked around the 46th annual OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off, which spans for several blocks. It's bigger than the OB Farmers' Market that's in the same area every Wednesday, but there are some of the same vendors that are there. They have a bunch of vendors of all different sorts, from craft vendors, people selling toys, and lots and lots of food vendors. From cold drinks like lemonade, to freshly made foods like Brazilian skewers, and desserts like ice cream, cookies, and tanghulu, the food vendors are the stars at street fairs like these. Lots of options and not enough belly space! Luckily because the fair is so big you can walk off the food and get lots of steps when you explore all the different types of vendors that come out to these events. The chili cook-off itself is $30 to taste and cast your vote (usually ends around 1:30pm or while supplies last!). Such a fun event for the community and draws in lots of people. Parking is far and few between so be prepared for more walking! But there are some paid lots closer to the fair (expensive though!). ---- Overall: this annual street fair and chili cook-off is a cool annual event for the summer, if you're looking for something to do and try some street fair food this is the perfect place, some vendors are expensive but it can be fun to try out

A lovely way to explore OB! Many vendors, kid and animal…read morefriendly. We ate cheeseburgers, hot dogs and Chili! So many Chilis so little time. A must visit yearly event.

Tiki Oasis is a 4-5 day total immersion in TIki Culture, retro-vibe, music, fashion, cocktails,…read moreparties, seminars, shopping, and connecting with people! It can be very pricey between tickets and lodging, but if you enjoy the environment, it's truly an amazing event. The marketplace has everything you can think of that might relate to Tiki and Mid-Century Modern living. The seminars provide information on everything from how to make cocktails to history, movies, books, people, and any other topic you can think of... including some where you can make your own items with an instructor, like lamps, etc! There is so much to do or you can chill with your friends by the pool or at one of the bars or over a meal. At night, there is a concert every night with a mixture of types of music: you might find exotica, rockabilly, surf music, Hawiian sounds, you just never know! The people who attend are there for a good time and to learn, spend time with friends, show off their amazing outfits and overall HAVE FUN. I hightly recommend a visit. Start with a day at the marketplace and see what you think and if you want to commit to the full thing next year!

This is the biggest gathering of tiki lovers in the country; possibly now too big. I liked it…read morebetter pre-covid but it's still a great event. Entertainment, sun, food, tropical adult beverages, room parties, burlesque, shopping and more. The fact that it's in San Diego also enables visits to Bali Hai, the Grass Skirt and False Idol.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 was the culmination of San Diego River Days. A family-friendly Festival was…read moreheld on the grounds of Qualcom Stadium parking lot and a good time was had by all. Though the day dawned overcast and soon a steady breeze made things brisk, the Festival was a big hit-especially with the younger crowd. RiverFest Adult 5k & a Kid's 1k Fun Run brought out the inner-athlete is many children. Quite a few family pet dogs also participated in the runs. In addition, there was an Outdoor Recreation Festival, Artist Village, Climbing Wall and Other Family-Focused Activities. The Fern Street Circus-San Diego's single-ring circus- performed their amazing feats for the crowd. The kids riding uni-cycles were fantastic. There was more than 30 booths on hand with information about local parks, trails and volunteer opportunities. Free food from local restaurants such as Pat & Oscars and Mimi's Cafe. Solar and other green living displays and an awesome plant sale. Project Wildlife brought a large raven to display that had been injured and made not releasable into the wild. I Love a Clean San Diego and Friends of Famosa Slough were there; so was Coast-Keeper San Diego which does a lot of habitat restoration projects. Live, local music was spectacular. A young trio of local kids named Oculus Sinister rocked out and they were great! The New Assembly, HarpCo and Gregory Page also performed through out the day. From the website: "The vision of the San Diego River Park is a greenbelt from the mountains to the ocean along the 52 mile long San Diego River. This greenbelt is really a trail system and a clean and healthy river system which connects a diversity of parks, open spaces, public places and community facilities spread out along the length of the River." What a great concept and dream this is! The Foundation is working to achieve this goal by "partnering with government agencies such as the San Diego River Conservancy, business and civic leaders and a wide range of public organizations. By promoting stewardship of the River and promoting a better understanding of the River's natural systems, the San Diego River Park Foundation is endeavoring to enhance the quality of life in San Diego." Their Festival in celebration of all this was a fun, free way to have learn more about the River environment and support it as well.

Definitely worth the price of admission…read more With so much to see and do, it's an excellent event to come with friends and or family. It's super safe. Parking is ample in paid as well as on the street. Lots of food and drink offerings. A dedicated play area for children. Live music and lucha libre wrestling. I'll be back for sure. My son enjoyed it. Used to come here with it was just me and the wife- she used to get her face painted and afterwards we'd wine and dine our way up and down the Main Street. Thanks for the fun and memories.

I haven't attended this event in about a decade, so I decided to check it out again this year. The…read morefestival was over the course of 3 days during Cinco de Mayo weekend in the streets of Old Town. I went on both Friday (with friends) and Saturday (with hubby). On Friday, there was room to roam around and enjoy the live music, car show, lucha libre matches, and vendor booths! There were a lot of familiar ones I've seen at other festivals handing out prizes, or offering food for sale. I tried some fresh handmade tortillas from Old Town Mexican Cafe and a skewer from a booth vendor. I liked that there were other options other than Mexican food as well. There was also a beer garden, so you'll need to be of age if you want to hang out in this area. This was the perfect spot to watch the wrestling matches! There were even some Mexican folk dancing in the streets that I was able to watch. On Saturday, it was actually Cinco de Mayo, so parking was worse. There was hardly any room to walk around. All the lines for food was very long and there were lines to pick up the food too. We ordered some tacos and a quesadilla, which were expensive and took a long time to make. However, the food was great. Before we left, I danced a bit of salsa and bachata near the stage. It was nice to see my friend perform a routine as well. I suggest not going on the actual day if you want to avoid the crowds and still experience the fiesta!

My first time going to SeaWorld Howl-o-Scream, Is a great…read moreevent for all ages had so much fun, is worth the money. They have 5 haunted houses, 8 scare zones and 3 roller coaster open.

We waited 2 hours in line just for they to closed it down due to a medical emergency....... I do…read morenot recommend please looks unorganized I do not recommend at all! 20 dollars drinks and they taste like Juice not alcohol 0 stars will Not be coming back again!