Due to the Earth Day event, the City Trolley-Stop I, Balboa Park, will be closed. The tour will go directly from Stop H – Coronado to Stop J – Little Italy.
The La Jolla half marathon will close the cove portion of the La Jolla – Beach Tour. The tour will use a different route to our normal stop. Guest will be able to walk to the cove as usual.
Enjoy the sunsets and fireworks this month as we guide you and your group through San Diego! 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!
Parade, crafts and activities of early San Diego recreate an old fashioned Independence Day celebrated on the frontier. (No fireworks)
9:00 PM
Ocean Beach July 4th Fireworks
Ocean Beach Pier at the end of Newport Ave.
Spend the day at this lovely beach or nearby Ocean Beach dog beach.
Big Bay Boom July 4th Celebration
Multiple locations along San Diego Bay
The Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed strategically around the Bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Seaport Village, Embarcadero South Marina Park and Coronado Ferry Landing. The impeccably choreographed display will last approximately 17 minutes.
San Diego County Fair
Del Mar Fair Grounds
Start off the day at the Fair with a patriotic opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, and then enjoy the Hometown Heroes Parade at 7:00 PM, a concert provided by the Navy Band Southwest followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
9:00 PM
La Jolla Cove Fireworks
Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1180 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla
After a day on the beautiful beaches of La Jolla, take in a spectacular set of fireworks with a picturesque background.
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7:30 AM
Over the Line Tourney
Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Drive
7:30am – Dusk. Over the Line (OTL) is a bat and ball game played with 2 teams of 3 players each.
Stagecoach Days
Old Town State Historic Park. Every Saturday.
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Esri User Conference
San Diego Convention Center
Learn new, innovative solutions and tried-and-true best practices when you connect and collaborate with over 16,000 of your peers in the global GIS user community at Esri UC. This year’s agenda offers you thousands of hours of hands-on training, moderated sessions, technical workshops and demonstrations, user presentations, inspirational speakers, and more!
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Sun and Sea Festival aka The Original Imperial Beach Sandcastle Competition
Portwood Pier, Imperial Beach
The event will include Kids N’ Kastles competition for children ages 12 and under (no adult sand castle competition). Join in the arts and crafts; enjoy some food from the farmer’s market and international food fair, and a fun day for all! Sandcastle Ball and exhibition will be the day before.
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11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
San Diego LGBT Pride Festival (3-Day Event)
Balboa Park - Marston Point on the west side of the park near 6th Ave. & Laurel St.
In a rainbow of color, visitors can enjoy multiple stages of fantastic entertainment, food & drink. There’s a Garden with Pride Zone, Gaming Zone, Youth Zone, Kids Zone, and more.
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7:30 AM
Over the Line Tourney
Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Drive
7:30am – Dusk. Over the Line (OTL) is a bat and ball game played with 2 teams of 3 players each.
All Day. This weekend event celebrates the anniversary of Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the Mother of California’s 21 Missions, which was founded by Blessed Father Junipero Serra on July 16, 1769. Each year in mid-July, parishioners, volunteers and visitors all gather for one weekend to celebrate the beginning of Christianity in the western United States with food, entertainment, dancing and traditional activities like the Blessing of the Bells and the Blessing of the Animals. All five Mission bells are rung during the weekend festivities, including an original bell dating back to 1802. The Festival of the Bells is a great family event and is a great opportunity for everyone to visit and learn more about this historical landmark.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego LGBT Pride Parade
University Ave./Normal St./University Ave./6th Ave./Balboa Dr./Quince St./Balboa Dr.
Rainbow banners wave as a symbol of diversity at this most diversified parade. A crowd of spectators cheer on caravans of lavish floats and hundreds of colorful contingents. It’s like no other parade! Shuttle service is available. This event is in conjunction with the “LGBT Pride Festival”.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea
Ellen Browning Scripps Park at 1180 Coast Blvd.
You’re welcome to bring a blanket or beach chair to Scripps Park for a relaxing afternoon listening to a summertime concert. The concert series brings live performances of classic rock & roll, Motown, and pop music. You’ll love it!
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Comic-Con International
Convention Center, West Harbor Drive
Preview night July 8th. This is one of the popular San Diego events and these tickets are already sold out. But join in the fun anyway in the area. Thursday – Saturday: 9:30am – 7:00pm & Sunday: 9:30am-5:00pm.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea
Ellen Browning Scripps Park at 1180 Coast Blvd.
You’re welcome to bring a blanket or beach chair to Scripps Park for a relaxing afternoon listening to a summertime concert. The concert series brings live performances of classic rock & roll, Motown, and pop music. You’ll love it!
Come and join this 5K run/walk at Liberty Station in honor of Navy SEALS (Frogmen) and all military heroes who have sacrificed their lives while protecting our country, including the 31 heroes who were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. A Tadpole Trot for kids accompanies the event.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea
Ellen Browning Scripps Park at 1180 Coast Blvd.
You’re welcome to bring a blanket or beach chair to Scripps Park for a relaxing afternoon listening to a summertime concert. The concert series brings live performances of classic rock & roll, Motown, and pop music. You’ll love it!
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
North PB Sip N Stroll
Cass Street between Loring St. & Opal St.
A community street fair in Pacific Beach showcases local businesses and provides patrons with an opportunity to sample beer & wine. In addition, there will be musical entertainment, food booths, a boutique area for shoppers, and an area where children can have fun.
