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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One of the top 20 "Must See" seaside festivals in the world according to American Express and USA Today's 10 Best, the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition will return to San Diego's downtown waterfront for 2019. This will be the eigth year that one of the world's most important sand-sculpting competitions will be held on this built-for-the-occasion beach, with over 300 tons of sand dumped on the pier on San Diego's Big Bay. The 8th annual edition will be open to the public Aug. 31 - Sept. 2. The Port of San Diego is again the presenting sponsor, as the event is held on its beautiful Broadway Pier and Landing. So come and celebrate Labor Day on the Bay with us.

Explore the world of astronomy during the three-day Julian StarFest. See telescopes and view objects in the night sky, vendors, guest speakers, and camping.

The Moneymen are a good time southern California blues band featuring Michael Head on lead guitar, Kris Wott on vocals and harp, Steve Tahmahkera on drums and Cody Christian on Bass. Rock out with this soulful California blues band while you dine in our House of Blues Restaurant and Bar! To make a restaurant reservation, please visit http://www.houseofblues.com/sandiego/restaurant.

Schedule is subject to change. Please check House of Blues San Diego website for the most up to date schedule. Visit www.houseofblues.com/sandiego.

Come sit in a plane!

Cockpits of several aircraft will be open for visitors to experience U.S. Marine Corps aviation from a pilot’s perspective.

Kids and adults can strap into an ejection seat, try on a helmet and complete an "I Spy" activity. See 31 historical aircraft from World War II to present day, up close. Indoors there are 8 indoor galleries of exhibits displaying hundreds of artifacts from the earliest days of aviation to the present.

Free admission and parking.

The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is aboard Marine Corps Air Station-Miramar. The sentry-free museum entrance is on Miramar Rd., 3.9 miles east of I-805 and 1.3 miles west of I-15. (Look for the Marine Corps and American flags at the entrance.) Open Tues-Sun, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. www.flyingleathernecks.org. 858-693-1723.