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Snorkeling with Leopard Sharks at La Jolla
These species of shark are peaceful and calm creatures that love summer and enjoy warm waters
Cycling
Picturesque scenery, varied terrain, and gentle weather conditions attract cyclists to the Golden State
Scenic Road Trips
Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan
Paddleboarding (SUP)
One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
This three-day event can be the most romantic escape filled with the taste of good wine, spectacular flights, and pleasant time
Surf Dog Competition
Dog surfers from all over the country gather along the Imperial Beach and Huntington Beach shoreline to take part in surfing competitions and win the first prize. You should witness it in order to believe it
Comic-Con International
If you are a true comic fan this event should be number one on your list! Step into the world of fiction, act like your favourite hero, and meet your idols
Super Bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert
This unusual phenomenon proves that even dry and harsh places like deserts are actually alive!
Pacific Crest Trail
From Mexico to Canada or reverse, a crest of mountains follows along the western states of the USA, washed by the Pacific waters—it's one of the world's most scenic natural corridors
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
Relaxing jazz music by the waterfront is the perfect pastime during summer evenings
San Diego Restaurant Week
Two weeks of the most delicious foods for bargain prices
San Diego International Film Festival
Be a part of the scene and party like a star
San Diego International Fringe Festival
Eleven days of the beautiful, the bizarre, and the unexpected
San Diego Pride Week (Parade & Fest)
Vibrant celebration of love, unity, and acceptance
Seals and Sea Lions
La Jolla is the best place to see seals and sea lions in San Diego
San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival
Don't miss the West Coast's most popular wine and culinary celebration
Whale Watching in San Diego
San Diego is a great place to see ocean-faring mammals
Paragliding
Go flying at Torrey Pines, and you'll see San Diego from a different angle
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights & Other Holiday Lights
A beautiful holiday tradition which brings the Christmas spirit to the Bay area
Del Mar Racing Season
Watch the races at one of the most beautiful racing tracks in the world
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Be ready to immerse yourself in colours: purple, pink, white and yellow!
San Diego 4th of July Events, Fireworks and Parade
San Diego is a great choice for an Independence Day celebration
Surfing
Southern California has the biggest number of surfers in the world for a reason
Potato Chip Rock Hike (Mt. Woodson)
The iconic rock is one of the most photographed places in the San Diego region
Rock'n'Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
A great summer race, one of the largest on the West Coast
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Rumoured to be the San Diego area's most haunted place, this mystic forest is popular with hikers
San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
A colorful carnival with plenty of entertainment
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
The biggest celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland west of Mississippi
Cinco de Mayo in San Diego
One of the largest celebrations of Mexican culture north of the border
Memorial Day Weekend
A rodeo, a beer festival or a strawberry festival—choose your way to spend the long weekend in San Diego
Halloween in San Diego: Parties & Events
The spookiest time of the year brings tons of attractions and events to San Diego
San Diego Mardi Gras
Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is home to one of the merriest Mardi Gars celebrations in America
California Fall Colors
Admire bronze and amber foliage throughout the Golden State
Christmas Lights and Events in Palm Springs
Winter holidays in the desert can be fun!
New Year's Eve
Rock in the New Year at one of the upscale parties in America's Finest City
Tarantula Migration
Watch a fascinating natural phenomenon in California's parks and deserts
Monarch Butterfly Migration in San Diego
See beautiful black-and-orange butterflies on their wintering grounds
Great White Sharks
As ocean waters warm up, white sharks start their annual migration between Mexico and Southern California
Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy the transcendent beauty of the cherry blossom together with endless family fun
San Diego Zoo
The world-known zoo surprises with a variety of entertainment for everybody
Three Sisters Falls
Enjoy the hike to one of the most beautiful falls in the area
Lane Field Park Market
A weekend market with lots of food options and live music
Hummingbirds in San Diego
The tiniest birds could be observed in South California almost year-round
Stargazing
Don't underestimate San Diego's stargazing spots
San Diego Bayfest
Soak up SoCal's sun and lifestyle at the annual music and food festival
Padres Beerfest at Petco Park
Enjoy tons of beer at Petco Park and cap it all with a baseball game!
Balboa Park December Nights
An amazing two-day celebration of Christmas and winter holidays
Escondido Renaissance Faire
A biannual medieval festival in southern California
Pacific Surfliner Train Trip
A comfortable trip along the coast of California, passing vibrant beaches and surf cities.
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
A recent exciting addition to the food fest scene in Southern California