San Diego horse racing takes place where the "turf meets the surf" at the Del Mar Racetrack. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Racetrack racing season, mid-July - early-September. Be part of the magic and nostalgia of this long-time horse race tradition dating back to 1937 when Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and Seabiscuit won by a nose in the infamous race in 1938. This season features the nation's top racehorses, trainers and jockeys, and plenty of fun in the sun.

The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor Marine Corps Major Megan McClung, and our nation's heroes through a live tribute event on 29 May 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PDT)

Terry Virts retired from the space program after having achieved nearly everything he ever dreamed possible, including serving in the US Air Force as an F-16 fighter and test pilot, piloting the Space Shuttle Endeavour, serving as Commander for the International Space Station, and conducting three spacewalks during a 200-day mission in 2014 and 2015.

During his seven months in space, Terry led a multi-national team that included Russian cosmonauts and American and Italian astronauts, during some of the tensest relations with Russia since the Cold War, and through three onboard accidents that resulted in an extended stay in space. While there, he took more than 300,000 photographs and hours of video—the most of any space mission before or since. These images form the backbone of the IMAX film A Beautiful Planet, featuring

DIAMOND VIP ROOM PACKAGE INCLUDES:

-TWO-NIGHT STAY at one of four stunning island resort hotels checking in Friday, May 10th through Sunday, May 12th.
-TWO INVITATIONS to a private VIP Meet The Artists Party event at a private mansion in Coronado on Friday, May 10th. The event will feature sommelier wine tasting, chef-prepared hors d'oeuvres, live music, and the opportunity to mingle with the festival's Featured Artists.
-TWO DIAMOND VIP ALL-ACCESS tickets to the Coronado Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 11th the all-access pass includes 15 premium wine and food pairings and access to all wine tasting areas, including two VIP areas with exclusive lounge seating, a Bubbles Lounge, and Wine Village. 

Total Diamond VIP Festival Ticket Value: $700 for two guests (21+ only)