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San Diego is – and always has been – about more than our dazzling beaches and bays. It is a city driven by diversity, culture and innovation in everything from art to theater to food to craft beer and beyond.

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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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Mission Federal ArtWalk

Oct 2 - Oct 3, 2021

Mission Fed ArtWalk is returning to the streets of Little Italy with an in-person event on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3.

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Fleet Week San Diego 2021

Nov 4 - Nov 11, 2021

Welcome to Fleet Week San Diego 2021, November 4th – 11th at the Broadway Pier and Port Pavilion, San Diego. Experience one of San Diego’s largest Military events featuring Military Displays, High Tech equipment in the Innovation Zone, Active Navy & Coast Guard Ship Tours, Live Music, Food, and Fun for the whole family!

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San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

Nov 7 - Nov 14, 2021

Welcome to the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival, where sailboats and sandy beaches serve as the backdrop to one of the country’s most talked about weeks in food. Featuring dozens of events, hundreds of domestic and international wineries, the celebration of craft beer and spirits, local culinary legends and nationally recognized celebrities, and a Grand Tasting Finale on the stunning Embarcadero.

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San Diego Jazz Fest and Swing Extravaganza

Nov 26 - Nov 28, 2021

For 2021, the 42nd Jazz Fest returns to the newly renovated Town & Country Resort and Convention Center for 3 days of live music, November 26-28.

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San Diego's Rich and Diverse Culture

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Favorite Spots to Take Pictures in San Diego

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

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Mission Federal ArtWalk

Oct 2 - Oct 3, 2021

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Fleet Week San Diego 2021

Nov 4 - Nov 11, 2021

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San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

Nov 7 - Nov 14, 2021

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San Diego Jazz Fest and Swing Extravaganza

Nov 26 - Nov 28, 2021

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Kids Go Free to Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2021

This offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Please check our website,...

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Kids Go Free to San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2021

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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Kids Go Free to the Fleet Science Center

Fleet Science Center

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2021

At the Fleet Science Center, you can touch a tornado, explore electricity, discover the wonders of the universe and more! This hands-on science center is the most-visited museum in beautiful Balboa...

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15 San Diego Playgrounds

For Jungle Gym Kids

There comes a time in all great family vacations when parents need to get out of the car and stretch their legs and children need to let loose and do what they love to do best – play! For some kids that involves swing on monkey bars and race down slides and there’s now better place than a San Diego playground.

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Free Things to Do that Arts Enthusiasts Will Love

Immerse yourself in art without blowing your budget

Budget-friendly travel doesn’t have to mean giving up the finer things in life. From a 17th century masterpiece to a sci-fi hybrid of technology and art, San Diego has plenty of places to engage your mind and stretch your dollar.

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7 San Diego Hispanic Heritage Experiences

A city rich with authentic, cultural opportunities

Embark on an immersive exploration of how Hispanic and Latinx culture help shape San Diego with vibrant, colorful art, traditional cuisine and more.

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Parks & Gardens

San Diego Dog Beaches and Off-Leash Dog Parks

Places to play fetch or doggy-paddle

Find dog-friendly beaches and off-leash dog parks in San Diego that are great for your dog to perfect its doggy-paddle, play fetch, or have a snore-fest on the warm sand.

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