As the sun goes down, the fun heats up this summer at the San Diego Zoo. From global rhythms and spectacular entertainment to one-of-a-kind moments with your favorite wildlife after dark, join us under the stars for wild and unforgettable experiences—perfect for the whole family.

This summer, the Bahia Resort Hotel invites guests to experience the new Summer Chef Cookout, a toes-in-the-sand dinner series that transforms Mission Bay into an open-air kitchen. Held on select Tuesdays each month, the event features some of the region's most celebrated chefs, each curating a one-night-only menu inspired by Southern California's bounty. Guests can enjoy golden sunsets, live music, and coastal breezes while savoring a generous spread of appetizers, fresh salads, seasonal sides, and decadent desserts. Signature entrees like charred tri-tip and banana leaf-grilled mahi mahi anchor the menu, complemented by the guest chef’s custom creations and a full bar to keep the cocktails flowing.

Our beaches and oceans are San Diego's most beloved environments, heping make this beautiful city so unique and special. Join us and the thousands of other volunteers on Coastal Cleanup Day keep our coastal environments clean and beautiful for our long-term enjoyment and admiration. 

Coastal Cleanup Day is San Diego's largest cleanup effort that unites thousands of community members to cleanup over 100 parks, beaches, and outdoor spaces across the entire county. Your efforts on this day funnel into the world's largest marine litter database, providing instrumental stats on research and studies that keep our planet blue. 

 Visit cleansd.org to find one of the 100 sites across the county to cleanup! Registration for the event goes live in September. 

Join us under the stars (or the city lights) for a dreamy paint and sip at at The Café at Alma San Diego located in the heart of Downtown. We’re honoring the mystical and magical energy of the moon with a guided painting session featuring the ethereal beauty of the moon and all its phases 🌙✨

Beginners welcome! Your 10" x 20" canvas will come pre-traced for easier painting.

Experience the welcoming charm of The Café at Alma, nestled in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Indulge in signature cocktails and SoCal cuisine served in a vibrant setting. 

Whether you’re a full moon chaser, a new moon dreamer, or just love the mystery of the night sky, this is your night to connect, create, and sip under the spell of the moon. Your skilled local artist instructor Heather will guide you every step of the way.