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Cap off summer by spending Labor Day weekend in San Diego and enjoying these 7 awesome things to do, from exploring wide open beaches and outdoor dining to catching a movie at a classic drive-in and more.
Play on the Water
With 70 miles of sun soaked coast, calm bay waters and plenty of placid lakes, it's easy to spend a September day on or in the water. Escape to the bright side of San Diego, where these water adventures will have you smiling from ear to ear.
Linger at Marquee Attractions
Get ready to extend the fun way past sunset at two of top San Diego attractions, with extended hours and special nighttime happenings this Labor Day Weekend. Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo welcomes visitors to roam after dark and take in the sounds of Rock and Roar (the in-house pop band), or the acrobats and laser effects of the atmospheric presentation "Call of the Night." And at SeaWorld San Diego, the spectacular, high-tech family dance party Electric Ocean continues, with sea creatures brought to life in pulsing light. The experience includes such sensory treats as Anemone Avenue, the Laser Reef Light Show and the 21-and-up Club Glow. And it's topped off by the Ignite fireworks display, which will conjure oohs and ahhs all weekend long.
Dine Outdoors
San Diego is the perfect place to dine outdoors with nearly perfect temperatures and 270 days of clear skies throughout the year. One of the nation's top foodie cities, San Diego offers a myriad of outdoor dining options with charming and spacious open-air settings to satisfy every mood and craving.
Find Your Open-Road Smile
Explore San Diego's epic roadways along with the best places for visitors to stop along the way and live out their SoCal dreams on one (or more) of San Diego's ultimate road trips. Cap off the trip at a piece of Americana that time almost forgot, the drive-in movie theater. With multiple screens, state-of-the-art projectors, and San Diego's mild summer weather, these theaters offer the perfect night out for a fun family outing, first date, and much more.
Celebrate California Wine Month
San Diego is one of the few places in the world where you can experience expansive vineyards just a short drive from the beach. This September, treat yourself to a San Diego getaway for California Wine Month and savor locally-produced wines after a day spent enjoying San Diego's temperate weather and numerous outdoor adventures. You can also discover the old-world tradition of kicking off your shoes, rolling up your pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet during the Julian Grape Stomp Festa.
Go Blue Whale Watching
Blue Whales, the largest creatures on earth, may be found off the coast of San Diego in September. In fact, the largest group of blue whales in the world, some 2,000 to 3,000, feed off the California coast during the summer months. Since blue whales tend to be found further out to sea than their grey whale cousins, it's recommend to venture out on a boat trip versus viewing from the shore in order to catch a glimpse of these incredible leviathans.
Light Up the Night With a Beach Bonfire
After a day of swimming, surfing and sunbathing, there is no better way to enjoy a San Diego evening than relaxing next to a crackling bonfire on the beach. Many of San Diego's popular beaches come equipped with fire pits that are available for use during summer months. You can bring your hot dogs and marshmallows to roast and enjoy a fun night with family and friends under the stars. Fire pits dot the sand along Pacific Beach and are popular for sunset bonfires that continue into the night. Mission Bay Park has many beaches that provide fire pits like Playa Pacifica which wraps around a cove known as Leisure Lagoon. The sandy beach along Shelter Island Shoreline Park is small, but the breathtaking nighttime views of the downtown skyline, San Diego Bay and picturesque Point Loma can't be beat.
> 7 Beaches for Nighttime BonfiresBonus: 25 Fun & Free Things to Do
Having fun in San Diego doesn't require a lot of money; in fact, many things to see and do are absolutely free. This Labor Day weekend, visit San Diego for a fun and inexpensive getaway with these 25 free things to do.
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