Welcome to San Diego where good vibes, fresh air and a wide open coastline are calling. Make sure to add on a day or two outside of the conference to enjoy everything from sparkling beaches to laid-back neighborhoods, explore the cultural wonders of Balboa Park, take an epic coastal hike or discover your new favorite restaurant. Whatever makes you smile, there's more of it waiting for you when you stay a few extra days in San Diego.
ASTRO’s Annual Meeting is the premier radiation oncology scientific event in the world and draws more than 8,500 attendees each year. The theme for the 2023 ASTRO Annual Meeting is “Pay it Forward: Partnering with Our Patients.” The meeting will focus on the patient perspective and engagement to develop and advance research by elevating clinical trials, addressing the integral role of research in patient care, and providing a diverse education program featuring clinical and scientific advancements. The program will also feature learning paths that focus on professional development and strategies to strengthen patient-centered care while empowering radiation oncology professionals across the cancer care community. The program will emphasize patient quality and safety issues in the delivery of radiation therapy, especially advanced radiation techniques such as stereotactic body radiation therapy. The program will address the disease sites most commonly treated in radiation oncology, the equipment and software used, terminology and professional roles and multidisciplinary care team responsibilities. Program content has been designed to address specific documented and clinically important practice gaps in physician knowledge and competence including disparities and inequities in radiation oncology. There also will be increased involvement of patients and patient advocates who will provide valuable input in all aspects of the meeting design.
Transportation from the Airport
Conveniently located just ten minutes from downtown San Diego and serviced by 22 major and commuter airlines including non-stop flights from Mexico, Canada, Germany, Japan and the UK, San Diego International Airport receives more than 16 million passengers a year.
Visit San Diego’s top attractions and save up to 46% on combined admission. See your choice of SeaWorld® San Diego, LEGOLAND® California, or both. Plus, get admission to 3 of the following attractions: San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, USS Midway Museum, City Cruises and Old Town Trolley Tours.
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The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed strategically around the Bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Marina District and Coronado Ferry Landing. The impeccably choreographed display will last approximately 18 minutes.
Come down to the bay and enjoy the biggest fireworks show in San Diego!
Pack your patience! Construction along Harbor Drive may cause traffic delays - LEARN MORE
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Comic-Con International: San Diego
Jul 24 - Jul 27, 2025
Comic-Con International is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture.
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Bike the Bay
Aug 24, 2025
San Diego's finest annual cycling event across the Coronado Bridge and around the bay!
Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay for the annual ride on Sunday, August 24, 2025! Cruise around San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge. This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic, and primarily flat ride, around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway. Along the way, riders will travel through the surrounding cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and National City before finishing back at the start/finish line at Embarcadero Marina Park in downtown San Diego.
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Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
Sep 13 - Sep 14, 2025
Located in one of Southern California’s most iconic beach communities and travel destinations, the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival boasts six days of jam-packed unique culinary experiences featuring an all-star lineup of culinary talent, curated wine experiences from top-notch producers, walkaround tasting adventures, immersive lifestyle events, and more! The October 2025 dates and ticket link to be announced in mid-2025.