Learn something new about your city this month! San Diego County residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
Celebration of visual arts featuring the region’s top artists. Visit with the artists and learn about their work while purchasing original works of art. The beautiful grassy park setting and festival atmosphere make this a most inviting event. Free admission and the many galleries and artist studios at the ARTS DISTRICT at Liberty Station attract thousands to spend the weekend at the festival. Abundant free parking in the district.
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6:00 AM
World Bodysurfing Championships
Oceanside Pier
There will be both Men and Women’s Grand Champions crowned on Sunday afternoon at the completion of all scheduled heats. If you are interested in learning more and possibly signing up to compete in the World Bodysurfing Championships, see
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dog Days of Summer
Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr.
We have no room to complain whether we live or are visiting awesome Southern California!!! But you will be complaining if you miss out on this awesome canine festival. Dog Days of Summer is San Diego County’s largest dog-centered event and is located in Cardiff, California. It is an all-day event and will bring in over 10,000 attendees from all over San Diego. There will be vendors, pet adoptions from local shelters and rescue organizations, and dog and kid zones. There will even be a doggie photo booth. Dress up your best friend (yes, I mean your dog) and come on out and enjoy a fabulously, fun day with the critters. You may even want to get your furry friend entered into some of the contests.
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hillcrest CityFest
3737 5th Avenue
CityFest takes place in the heart of Hillcrest and is a huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts, crafts, and food.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Chula Vista Harbor Fest
Bayside Park, 999 Bayside Pkwy., Chula Vista
Chula Vista is gearing up to bring you the free summer celebration of a lifetime right alongside the sparkling Pacific Ocean with beautiful views of Downtown San Diego! This year’s Chula Vista HarborFest, presented by the Port of San Diego & the City of Chula Vista, returns. Back by popular demand, HarborFest will welcome the region’s best chefs and artisanal spirits to the Taco, Spirits and Craft Beer Revolution. This delicious showdown is the only part of this exciting event that will charge for entry. The Taco, Spirits, and Craft Beer Revolution features dozens of delectable tacos and scrumptious spirits battling out to be named Best of the Fest by voting attendees! Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer’s website for the most updated schedule before attending. Check local COVID-19 restrictions and updates.
America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K
Starting at Cabrillo Monument, through Downtown and ending in Balboa Park
To reserve your spot in the late summer 2021 running of San Diego’s America’s Finest City Half Marathon or 5K Run/Walk race, register online. 6:10am – 5K; 6:15am – Half Marathon.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annual Wing Fest San Diego
Broadway Pier, 1000 North Harbor Drive
Enjoy the best wings from Top Wings vendors in San Diego all in one place! Wings are just $1 per wing with over 30 special competition event flavors! Free Wingstop Wings for VIPs while they last! Wing eating contest, DJs, live band performance, 3-hour craft beer and spirit sampling (with VIP ticket purchase only), live pro wrestling, sauces and rubs, games, sampling, giveaways and a car event showcase just added!
Bike the Bay
Embarcadero Marina Park South
This is a non-competitive community bike ride and is appropriate for all abilities. It is a mostly flat ride around San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway. You will get a chance to travel though Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City before returning to the start/finish line. This is a 25-mile bike ride with a one-time chance to ride their bike over the Coronado Bay Bridge! There will be a post-ride festival following the ride with food, beverages, a beer garden and entertainment!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Taste of San Diego – East
Town and Country San Diego, 500 Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley
The popularity and crowd of this annual event has outgrown the La Mesa Community Center, where it was held for the first 10 years. So, make plans to join us and “Taste, Savor and Mingle” in one ballroom, with plenty of room to stroll throughout the food and business vendor tables. Enjoy great food samplings, free prizes from business sponsors/vendors, a silent auction and raffles during this fun-filled evening.
