Experience endless blue skies, expansive beaches, exciting outdoor adventures and these awesome events in San Diego this January. Book now and save on some great winter rates directly through Western Inn.

January 2024 Art Walk

La Jolla Village Merchants Association will be hosting its monthly Art Walk on the first Friday of the month. The first one of the year will be on January 5th from 4 pm to 7 pm. La Jolla has long been known for its iconic and cutting-edge galleries and proudly presents First Friday Art Walks a free sip, snack, and stroll through 16+ iconic galleries. Whether you are a serious collector. Enjoy being part of a creative scene or love learning about new and emerging talents; you won’t want to miss this free event. There will be food, drinks, entertainment, and more. Register today!

Coin Op Game Rooms

If you’re looking for an evening activity that is more than just hitting a bar, try visiting Coin Op Game Room, an adult arcade with artisan cocktails and classic games. Enjoy a po’boy as you aim for the high score on Ms. Pacman or relive your college days with a little Beer Pong. It’s a stellar way to spend an evening

Spend some time at Liberty Public Market

Open 7 days a week, there’s a little bit of everything at the Liberty Public Market. It is located in an old Navy building with hip eateries, bars, specialty food, and craft vendors. You can walk around and see the art galleries, you can hang out in the park near by, or you can of course get something delicious to eat.

Go paintball with friends at San Diego’s Paintball Park

San Diego Paintball Park has everything you need to have a fun-filled paintball fight with your friends or family. You can go solo and compete with strangers or bring a whole party with you! Prices start at $49 for each person, but parties of 6 or more can book 24 hours in advance and get a deal that would come out to $37 per person. Prices vary depending on which package you get.

Discover a Not-So-Wintery Wonderland

This December, get out and enjoy San Diego’s festive good vibes with plenty of space to celebrate, play and just getaway. Book your room now at a great rate!

Outdoor Holiday Merriment

Getting outdoors during the holidays is a San Diego pastime

Thanks to year-round moderate temperatures, getting outdoors during the holidays is second nature in San Diego. Enjoy ice skating by the ocean, cheer on your favorite team during a bowl game, or push yourself with a physical challenge such as running in a turkey trot or half-marathon. Or simply stroll along the beach and enjoy the warmth of the season, San Diego-style.

70 degrees and Fun on Ice
Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink

When: Nov. 3, 2023 – Jan. 8, 2024
Lace up your skates and take in the holiday splendor as you relive a cherished piece of your childhood or take your very first spin at the Viejas Ice Rink!
Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station

When: Nov. 16, 2023 – Jan. 7, 2024
Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Sentre and NTC Foundation welcome the community to celebrate the holiday season with the return of their outdoor ice skating located in the Central Promenade at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station.
Skating by the Sea

Dates: Nov. 17, 2023 – Jan. 7, 2024
The landmark Hotel del Coronado offers a unique Southern California experience with Skating by the Sea, an outdoor ice-skating rink adjacent to Coronado Beach and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. During the holidays, the resort’s famous Windsor Lawn is transformed into a seaside skating rink offering skating sessions daily.

Holiday Bowl Festivities
Snapdragon Bowl Bash

When: Dec. 26, 2023
The Snapdragon Bowl Bash is a time for fans and locals to gather in the heart of San Diego for FREE family fun, great food, live music, giveaways and more!
Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk

When: Dec. 27, 2023
The Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk at the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade takes place along San Diego’s beautiful harbor front.
Holiday Bowl

When: Dec. 27, 2023
With a longstanding tradition of being one of the most exciting Bowl games in the business, the Holiday Bowl features a Pac-12 and ACC matchup, followed for the second year by the KGB Sky Show.
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

When: Dec. 27, 2023
A long tradition of the Holiday Bowl, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams and a procession of enormous balloons – more than any other parade!

Get a Head Start on the Holiday Season

Treat yourself to a host of outdoor adventures, celebrations of San Diego’s beer and wine scene and kick off the holidays with this packed lineup of events and things to do in San Diego this November. Book your room today and save on great holiday fall rates.

Fleet Week San Diego is Back for 2023!
San Diego is home to the largest U.S. military concentration in the country. Join us at these inspiring events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s incalculable contributions as defenders of our nation and neighbors in our community. Public events held Nov 3 – 12, 2023. 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! For more information visit us today!

Veterans Day Events and Parades

Thank You for Your Service! During November, take the time to honor and thank those who have served in the United States armed forces at one of the many Veterans Day events, parades, memorials and museums throughout San Diego.

Del Mar Bing Crosby Season

It’s time for an encore! Racing returns each fall to the seaside oval. As another first-class summer season closes, it’s all about fall tidings and the Bing Crosby Season. This nostalgic season will present superior racing Fridays – Sundays and Thanksgiving along with a lineup of engaging events during the four-week run. Get more information now and see you at the track.

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival

“Where the City Meets the Sea”

A highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 80+ bands, 3-day music, culinary and arts festival will descend upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego all along the Embarcadero. The festival offers diverse attractions including yacht parties, water sports, art installations, after-parties, a craft beer village and plenty of local flavors. Wonderfront festival’s re-entry policy encourages festival-goers to customize their weekend experience and truly integrates the city into the fabric of the festival.

This festival is expected to bring a broad diversity of music genres with rock, indie rock, hip hop, edm, rap, reggae, americana, and more. The inclusion of latin stages, with a full lineup of top latin artists highlights the festival’s goal of community inclusion to help make the Wonderfront Festival a city-wide celebration. Learn More about this fun event now!

The Perfect Month for Families

Come soak up some Vitamin D in California’s Beach City this October, all while enjoying 80+ Kids Free San Diego offers, Halloween happenings, Dia de los Muertos celebrations and more awesome events. Book your stay today and get a discounted rate and easy access to all the amazing events in the city.

SeaWorld Halloween ScreamSeaWorld Howl-O-Scream

The Fear Reawakens

Face your fears when Howl-O-Scream reawakens this fall at SeaWorld San Diego. Get ready for spine-chilling scares on Sept. 29, 2023. Howl-O-Scream will once again arrive to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face.

Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors. Quench your thirst for fear with fiendishly delicious cocktails, beer, and spirits. Feel the monstrous electricity of a live show. Dance the night away and deepen the thrills with a nighttime coaster ride. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event that is not included with regular SeaWorld park admission. Tickets to Howl-o-Scream include haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, DJ dance parties, access to themed bars, rides and coasters inside the park, and more.

Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13 or the faint of heart. No costumes or face paint allowed. Purchase tickets now!

Legoland Treat or TreatLEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat

Monster Party! Our signature Halloween event is better than ever this year on Sept 16, 23, 30 + select Sat & Sun in October! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® California Resort with tons of candy, an all-new show line up, never-before-seen exclusive LEGO® characters, and more!

Entertainment & Live Shows Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M) Dance Party – Bring your monstrous moves and ghoulish grooves to this interactive dance party. Zombie Cheer Crew – Join our LEGO® Zombie Cheerleaders as they put Zombie Cheerleader through cheer tryouts with some drop-dead killer moves! The Monster Rock Off – Dance and sing along with the LEGO® Monsters of Rock, where our favorite monsters will play some iconic rock n’ roll hits with incredible guitar riffs! Purchase tickets today!

San Diego Zoo HalloweenHalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

Plan to join us for musical entertainment, special performances, Dr. Zoolittle, and more family friendly fun will light up the night every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October. Kids 11 and younger are free, and can come in costume for even more seasonal excitement. October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31—with activities starting at 5:00 PM.

Kids 11 and younger can come in costumes that align with our guidelines. Pop Music entertainment and concerts for kids. More spirited than spooky, the HalGLOWeen Bubble Dance Party (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October) is the chance to groove to fun Halloween tunes, as billion of bubbles bob and float around you. Purchase tickets today!

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Summer Happiness is Calling You Back

Cool off at the beach, enjoy the ocean breeze and soak in everything San Diego has to offer with these September events. Book today for a great summer/fall rate and save money on your trip to San Diego.

San Diego Bayfair

San Diego Bayfair’s World Series of Powerboat Racing – a family festival tradition for more than 40 years speeds to the finish line. The 2023 event has been postponed to September 13-15, 2024.

San Diego Bayfair has a long and rich tradition in Mission Bay Park. The first race was staged in 1964 thanks to the foresight of the great Unlimited hydroplane racer Bill Muncey. Muncey was the driving force behind Bayfair and getting the racecourse built to host the event.

The 2.5-mile racecourse, which was named after the late Bill Muncey, is the longest and fastest racecourse on the H1 Unlimited hydroplane circuit. Driver Dave Villwock set the World Lap Speed Record of 173.384 mph in 1999 at Bayfair. Villwock has won a record nine Bill Muncey Cups, including his first ever Unlimited hydroplane race victory on the waters of Mission Bay.

Over the years, more than 5 million people have enjoyed the races on Mission Bay. Bayfair has grown from just a hydroplane race in 1964 to an event that featured drag boats, international competitors, live music and aerial demonstrations. Boat-racing tours including Formula One tunnel boats, Grand Prix West, P1 USA, Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association and various semi-professional classes have competed at Bayfair. Get tickets today!

San Diego Open

An ATP 250-Level Tournament

A 28-player singles main draw and a 16-team doubles main draw are held, all featuring best two-out-of-three set matches. A 16-player singles qualifying draw will be held for four main-draw entries.

The 2021 San Diego Open marked the first ATP Tour event in the history of San Diego. And what a debut it was! Soldout crowds witnessed 8 of the Top 20 players in the world descend upon America’s Finest City and compete for the inaugural championship. Current #6 player in the world Casper Ruud defeated Cameron Norrie, currently ranked 13th, to conclude an electrifying week at the Barnes Tennis Center. San Diego is once again ready to host the best Men’s tennis players in the world from September 17 – 25, 2022.

San Diego Restaurant Week

San Diego Restaurant Week, hosted by the California Restaurant Association, returns with over 100 restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of dining.

The 20th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, March 26 – April 2! This foodie-favorited week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego. With over 100 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County, you’re sure to find the perfect place to satisfy any craving.

Over 100 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus starting at just $20 for casual dining all the way to exquisite 5 star meals. The participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to East County and to the borders of Oceanside and Fallbrook to the north. Tickets are not necessary for this delectable week of discounted dining, but reservations are recommended!

There is no better place for outdoor dining than sunny San Diego and with expanded patio spaces and curbside dining, there is more space than ever before for you to enjoy a meal basking in the sun or under starry skies every day of the week!

Sycuan Pow-Wow

The Sycuan Pow-Wow is a time for people to get together, sing, dance, renew old friendships and make new ones, and a time for young people to meet and court.

Located in El Cajon, California the Sycuan Powwow has been going on for over 30 years usually in the second week in September. Sycuan has been California’s premier powwow during the the west coast swing. Sycuan features singing and dancing from all over Indian Country, we also provide our very own prideful song and dance known as Bird singing and dancing. This years event will be September 9, 10 & 11th 2022 we invite you to come enjoy yourself at the 33rd Sycuan Powwow !

What is a Pow-Wow? Originally a Pow-Wow or “celebration” as it was once called, was held in the spring to welcome the beginnings of life. It was a time for people to get together, sing, dance, renew old friendships and make new ones, and a time for young people to meet and court.

The Pow-Wow had religious significance as well; it was a time for families to hold naming and honoring ceremonies. The celebration was also a prayer to the one called Wakan Tanka – the Great Mystery or Great Spirit in Lakota. Some trace the word “Pow-Wow” to the Algonquin language and say that the Europeans adopted it to refer to a council or meeting.

The circle is an important symbol to Indian cultures. At a Pow-Wow, the dancers are in the center of the circle and the audience forms a larger circle around them. The Pow-Wow brings the circle of the people closer together to their community and their culture. Pow-Wows today are still very much apart of the lives of modern Indian people.

Most religious ceremonies are no longer a central part of the Pow-Wow and often are conducted in the privacy of a family gathering. However, blessing ceremonies, honoring ceremonies and ceremonies for dropped eagle feathers remain today. Competitive singing and dancing for prize money is a fairly recent change in the traditional Pow-Wow celebration. Only registered contestants can participate in the dancing contests, but everyone can take part when an “intertribal” dance is announced – visitors included, as each of us shares a place in the circle. There are no spectators at a Pow-Wow, everyone is a participant!

Summer is in full swing!

Gear up for the most fun month of the year in America’s Finest City!

Celebrate Fourth of July

With These Fireworks and Celebrations

Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, San Diego is everyone’s first choice for great Fourth of July celebrations. Get ready to stretch out on an inviting expanse of sand and watch some extraordinary pyrotechnics against a balmy night sky. Here’s our list of favorite beachside viewpoints, spectacular fireworks shows and other places to go “Fourth” and enjoy the festivities around San Diego. Book your room now for a great before before we are sold out!

Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom!

Southern California’s Largest Fireworks Show

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!

The fireworks score is simulcast live on 101.5 KGB.

The Big Bay Boom fireworks show is displayed from Four barges on San Diego Bay at 9 PM. Bring your lawnchairs, friends and boats to watch from these locations:Where to Watch

Shelter Island
Harbor Island
North Embarcadero
Marina District
Coronado Ferry Landing
Boating/On the Water

Boaters

Safety First!
Observe the 1,000 feet safety zones around the barges.
Keep a lookout for boats around you.
Have a life jacket for each person on board.
Use the proper signals and navigation lights.
Arrive before dark.

Parking and Shuttles

Come to San Diego Bay for the fireworks – but try not to bring your car. Parking along San Diego Bay fills up quickly. Get there early and plan where to park. We strongly encourage you to use our transportation partners.

Summer Time is Upon San Diego. Check out these great June Events!

San Diego gets into the summer spirit with exciting outdoor offerings and events including Father's Day, Electric Ocean, and the San Diego County Fair! Book Your June Rate Now
San Diego County Fair

Adventure awaits at the 2023 San Diego County Fair – "Get Out There!" to explore the great outdoors and get s'more of what life has to offer Wednesday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Scout out Best-of-Show winners in the Fair's competitive exhibitions. Reach new heights as you spin upside-down in the FunZone. Hike around San Diego Grown to learn all about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers. Be prepared for an unsurpassed line-up of entertainment on the fair's featured stages.