Beaches & Parks

In San Diego, the beach is a way of life, a source of pride and joy, a defining influence in people's lives. Whether you're a first-time visitor or life-long resident, The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages you to enjoy the beach and hopes the information provided here will help you to make the most of your stay.  Learn more by reading our Beach and Sea Guide.

San Diego Valentine's Day Hotel Deals

Romance and Relaxation From downtown hotspots to stunning coastlines, San Diego provides a romantic backdrop for fabulous Valentine packages to lust over. Loaded with amenities and extras, these packages are designed to tempt lovers with the promise of a blissful Valentine’s retreat. Romance is in full swing at the Hotel Solamar , a hip luxury hotel in the heart of downtown San Diego. With the hotel’s...

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Experience the arts and culture of sunny San Diego on your self-guided ARTventure!

San Diego’s culture scene is rich in colors, flavors, and sounds. See breathtaking waterfront views and one of a kind artwork from a 1898 Berkeley steam ferry, imagine the sounds of military recruits of the past while enjoying artisan chocolates and dance at NTC Promenade, see how art and innovation can transform a neighborhood, taste the original craft beer of North Park after a show at a historic theater, see...

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Pitch In to Save Our Fire Pits

The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau (SDCVB) has partnered with the San Diego Foundation and Hotel Motel Association (HMA) to raise money to cover the cost of the annual maintenance of the 186 fire pits along our beaches and bays, since the City can no longer afford to fund them. The “Save Our Fire Pits” campaign kicked off May 12 at a press conference with San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and SDCVB...

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• 02/01 - 02/29 - San Diego Museum Month: Half-Off Admission
• 03/31 - 04/01 - San Diego Crew Classic
• 12/10 - 04/01 - Whale Watching San Diego
• 02/21 - Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter
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On November 27, kids and adults can "hang-ten" with Santa during the Surfing Santa at Seaport Village event along San Diego Bay. Dressed in board shorts, Santa arrives to this bay front shopping complex by watercraft; following his arrival, a lively parade takes place on the Seaport Village boardwalk, along with festive entertainment, live holiday tunes, stilt walkers, an eco-friendly tree lighting ceremony and more.