September

Local Residents Ride Free

FALL in love with San Diego all over again! 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!

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2020 Events Coming Soon

U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge & 3D Art Exposition

Hundreds of thousands have come each year to see master-class sculptors build beautiful 3-dimensional works of art. Now many of the world’s finest artists will come to create the most amazing sculptures ever. And they’ll do it on a unique site with our beautiful bay on the West and downtown’s sandcastles in the sky on the East.

Labor Day Stickball

San Diego Blues Festival

The San Diego Blues Festival offers great blues performances and raises money to feed the hungry. Guests can enjoy performances from acclaimed blues musicians from all over the country and abroad. Lineup includes performances from Los Lobos, Bobby Rush, Nikki Hill, Watermelon Slim, Bey Paule Band with Wee Willie Walker, Chris Cain, Billy Watson & Junior Watson, The Holla Pointe, Big Jon Atkinson. All proceeds from the festival benefit a local food bank, for which the festival has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars since its inception in 2011.

MDA Muscle Walk

A life changing event that strengthens families and communities.

Aloha Run 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Rock the Bay San Diego Triathlon

Swim: 5th Avenue Pier Bike: 5th Avenue Pier – Harbor Dr. – N. Harbor Dr. – Harbor Island Drive-5th Avenue Pier. Run: 5th Avenue Pier – boardwalk Seaport Village – Ruocco Park – North Embarcadero Park North-Embarcadero Marina Park South. The event is a sprint and Olympic distance triathlon race in downtown.

San Diego Bayfair

This thrilling event features thunder boat racing, tunnel hulls, drag boats, hydroplanes, fireworks and concerts, as well as specialty vendors and food, along and on the waters of Mission Bay.

Coastal Cleanup

San Diego County’s Coastal Cleanup Day is part of a statewide and international cleanup effort to enhance and conserve our coast across the world.

Coastal Cleanup

San Diego County’s Coastal Cleanup Day is part of a statewide and international cleanup effort to enhance and conserve our coast across the world.

San Diego Heart & Stroke Walk

Join thousands of walkers as they step out to have fun, get inspired and support a meaningful cause!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

San Diego Restaurant Week

Leave the cooking to someone else and join over 140,000 diners in the celebration of Restaurant Week and indulge in three-courses prepared special for this occasion only at discounted prices with prix-fixe lunches priced at $10, $15, and $20 and three-course prix-fixe dinners at $20, $30, or $40. No tickets necessary for this event, just make reservations for any of the participating locations, show up, choose from their prix-fixe menu and let your taste buds enjoy!

San Diego Dragonboat Race

Showcases the traditional art and sport of dragon boat racing. Come enjoy the races, fine food and entertainment.

AIDS Walk San Diego

CRSSD Festival

Two-day, 21 and older musical festival that takes place at the County of San Diego Waterfront Park. The music festival includes three stages offering an array of live DJ performances, a full selection of craft beer and local food vendors from San Diego.

Opening Ceremonies

8am Run/Walk Begins

Adams Avenue Street Fair

Adams Avenue Street Fair features more than 90 musical acts performing on seven stages on Adams Avenue. In addition to the exciting musical lineup, there will be beer gardens, a beer tasting area, giant carnival rides, and more than 300 food vendors, arts and craft vendors selling their specialties throughout the street fair venue.

16th Annual La Jolla 10 Mile Relay

Come out and get wet with your fellow swimmers for the 16th Annual La Jolla 10 Mile Relay!

Mission Bay Triathlon

As Southern California’s most popular sprint triathlon, the race features a calm 500-meter swim, a fast-paced 15K bike ride, and a thundering 5K run. You can challenge it as an individual or as a member of a team. It all takes place near scenic waterscape views.

10-Mile Relay and Solo Swim

Come out and get wet with your fellow swimmers for the 16th Annual La Jolla 10 Mile Relay! This event takes place in one of the most beautiful ocean swimming locations in the world, and it’s a great way to have fun while also giving back.

Mission Bay Triathlon

As Southern California’s most popular sprint triathlon, the race features a calm 500-meter swim, a fast-paced 15K bike ride, and a thundering 5K run. You can challenge it as an individual or as a member of a team. It all takes place near scenic waterscape views.