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Nine Arts Districts, One Vibrant City

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Get an insider’s look at nine of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods for arts and culture. Take a video tour exploring each neighborhood’s creative side and browse itineraries for the best arts, culture, shopping and dining in these diverse districts.

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San Diego's Rich and Diverse Culture

From Balboa Park to Chicano Park to Oceanside, San Diego is home to three state-designated cultural districts that embody the very best of the region.

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Favorite Spots to Take Pictures in San Diego

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

Just minutes from downtown, explore the history, legacy, and future of this ever changing, always amazing cultural park.

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Steven Wright

Sep 18, 2020

I was born. When I was 23 I started telling jokes. Then I started going on television and doing films. That’s still what I am doing. The end.

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Backstreet Boys

Oct 7, 2020

Don't miss the Backstreet Boys on October 7th at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.

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Taste of Del Mar

Sep 10, 2020

Explore 35+ culinary creations from local and award-winning restaurants, experience 10+ craft beer and wine “Sip Stops,” and enjoy live music, all located throughout the Village of Del Mar.

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Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

Aug 9, 2020

Cardiff-by-the-Sea is ready to celebrate man's best friend! Set in a beautiful beach community, Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is a fair for dogs and dog lovers. The 15th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. This free event features numerous dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, and an agility course. Activities include dog contests, live music, a libation lounge, food trucks, and more!

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Galleries & Museums

Kids Go Free to the San Diego Archaeological Center

San Diego Archaeological Center

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2020

The San Diego Archaeological Center is a curation facility and museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 10,000 years. In addition to its role...

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Parks & Gardens

Kids Go Free at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2020

The Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG) is located in Balboa Park and represents the friendship between San Diego and its sister city in Yokohama, Japan. It binds the two cultures to create a unique...

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Galleries & Museums

Kids Go Free to San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2020

If you're going to explore San Diego, start here. From fossils and dinosaurs to live animals and immersive exhibitions, get to know the natural history of Southern California—from past to...

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Music and Sunshine

San Diego’s Guide to Outdoor Music

The live music scene is popping in San Diego, and the venues are as exciting and eclectic as the artists who rock them. Many of these venues take advantage of the beautiful San Diego weather, hosting awesome shows on sun-soaked, outdoor stages. Local music critic Jeff Terich gives the scoop on some great places to catch a show, San Diego style.

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Arts & Culture

Exploring Art in South Bay

Discover the hidden treasures

Experience dramatic sculptures, beautiful art, murals and more that capture the passion of the local artistic residents and the spirit of neighborhoods like Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Ysidro, and Port of San Diego Bayfront. San Diego's South Bay has some notable compelling art worth seeing.

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Museums

Top 10 Permanent Collections at San Diego Museums

Get to know San Diego through treasures from the vaults

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Music

Jeff Terich’s Live Music Faves

Where to Go for Your Next Show

Ready to see what all the buzz is about? Let San Diego Music Expert Jeff Terich show you the way. The San Diego live music scene is packed with awesomeness and Jeff is sharing his favorite places to catch a show.

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