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If you’re happy and you know it, show it in San Diego

San Diego just makes you feel good. From head to toe and inside and out. From the sandy beaches to the rugged cliffs and everywhere in between. And once you experience that feeling, it's hard to contain your excitement. So why try? This is San Diego, where you don't just find happiness … it calls to you.

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Holidays Shine Brighter in San Diego

Make the Season Merry and Bright

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New Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year, San Diego style!

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Birthplace of California

Discover San Diego's rich and storied history

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Explore in Balboa Park

Discover an amazing cultural center and beautiful botanic paradise right in the middle of San Diego.

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Seven Star Coastal Hikes

Coastal San Diego County is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Southern California. These seven hikes highlight the best of the San Diego Coast.

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San Diego International Auto Show

Dec 29, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024

Where the cars are the stars! The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof.

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Wild Horses Festival

Dec 30, 2023

The Wild Horses Festival is coming to Petco Park! Superstar Zach Bryan and the band Caamp will be bringing the party for this full venue show on Saturday, December 30.

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Nov 8 - Dec 31, 2023

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for another incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.

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Carnitas' Holiday Market - FREE Family Event

Dec 7, 2023

Join us for our 2nd Holiday Market at the Shack! Enjoy shopping around and checking out our amazing local vendors and makers of San Diego! No tickets necessary! RSVP encouraged but not required! 🎫❤️ 🔗 Event Link

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Shop local vendors & makers!
Enjoy live music
Holiday Cocktails (hot toddy's, spiked hot cocoa, etc!)
Delicious food
Festive vibes + fire pits
Holiday craft station
S'mores Station
Photos with Santa!
Face Painter
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San Diego International Auto Show

Dec 29, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024

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Wild Horses Festival

Dec 30, 2023

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Nov 8 - Dec 31, 2023

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Dec 7, 2023

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Sunny 7's

From the surf to the city and everywhere in-between, explore unique San Diego spots and discover things to do, see and eat around town.

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Parks & Gardens

7 of the Best Botanic Gardens and Experiences

in San Diego

San Diego is a botanical bonanza. The mild climate and ample sunshine make for very happy plants. Whether you’re near the coast, on city streets, in the desert or on mountain peaks, there’s always gorgeous flora around. But these are some of the best places to take in the abundance of beautiful plants, both wild and sculpted, native and foreign, that call San Diego home.

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7 Things to Do Along

Scenic California Highway 101

A favorite drive for locals and visitors alike, US Route 101, aka the Pacific Coast Highway, runs through San Diego beach towns along 70 miles of winding coastline from La Jolla to Oceanside. This scenic route is a great way to experience an authentic So. Cal lifestyle vibe and mix and mingle in San Diego's surf culture. Here are seven spot worth checking out along the way.

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7 Female Powerhouses in San Diego’s Culinary Scene

Wonder women are redefining San Diego's culinary landscape

Whether you consider ownership, accolades, or simply fame and fortune, the restaurant, cocktail, and beer industries are largely dominated by men. But in San Diego, there's a rising stock of female masters taking the food, beer, wine, and cocktail scene to another level. Here's a look at some of the city's top food and drink mavens, and where you can taste or sip their creations.

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7 Lakes to Escape the City Life

Perfect for fishing, watersports or a relaxing picnic.

Mostly known for its pristine beaches, San Diego County is home to more than 20 freshwater lakes and reservoirs. These bodies of water offer a variety of recreational opportunities away from the coast and the city. Lake fishing aficionados can hook catfish, bluegill, carp, crappie, sunfish bass, and trout. Water enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, boating, rowing, and wakeboarding on the calm waters. For families, barbecue and picnic areas offer the perfect excuse to spend the day by the lake.

Grab your fishing rod, camping gear, or picnic basket and explore one of these seven freshwater lakes and reservoirs.

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Things to do

Holidays Shine Brighter in San Diego

New Year's Eve

Go City Gift of San Diego Sweepstakes

Sunny 7's

Birthplace of California

Explore in Balboa Park

Seven Star Coastal Hikes

San Diego International Auto Show

Wild Horses Festival

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Carnitas' Holiday Market - FREE Family Event

Holidays Shine Brighter in San Diego

New Year's Eve

Go City Gift of San Diego Sweepstakes

Sunny 7's

Birthplace of California

Explore in Balboa Park

Seven Star Coastal Hikes

San Diego International Auto Show

Wild Horses Festival

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Carnitas' Holiday Market - FREE Family Event

7 of the Best Botanic Gardens and Experiences

7 Things to Do Along

7 Female Powerhouses in San Diego’s Culinary Scene

7 Lakes to Escape the City Life

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