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San Diego Holiday and Christmas Light Displays

A partial list of where to view the best Christmas light displays around San Diego County

Shopping The Local Outlet Centers

San Diego County has a number of outlet shopping centers that feature big name merchandise and discount prices.

Balboa Park's December Nights 2011

For two nights the first weekend of December, Balboa Park December Nights attracts tens of thousands of San Diegans who are primed for a night of holiday festivities amid the splendor of Balboa Park.

San Diego Concert Roundup

Here's a month-by-month listing of live concerts and shows throughout San Diego. Find out which artists are playing concerts in San Diego.

America's Cup World Series Brings New Generation of Sailing to San Diego

The America's Cup World Series is a regular circuit of regattas that will bring America’s Cup-level racing and experience to top international venues.

Halloween in San Diego

Where to go for frights and screams in San Diego for Halloween. Well, there are still some fun - and hopefully scary - things to do around San Diego.

San Diego Beer Week 2011 Promotes San Diego's Beer Culture

San Diego Beer Week promotes San Diego's thriving craft beer culture by sponsoring a ten-day countywide festival that attracts beer tourism, fosters knowledge of our regional brewing heritage.

Blue Angels Once Again Highlight the 2011 Miramar Air Show

One of the areas largest public events, the annual Miramar Air Show and Open House has been held 48 times over the past 50 years. Originally a Navy production, the Marine Corps took over the show after they arrived in 1999.

If It's October, It Must Be Oktoberfest in San Diego

Yes, even San Diegans celebrate Oktoberfest, and the La Mesa Oktoberfest celebration is one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations West of the Mississippi.

Taking It To The Streets: 2011 Adams Avenue Street Fair, Sept. 24-25

Southern California's largest FREE arts and music festival take place in Normal Heights, a neighborhood within the city of San Diego.

And They're Off! It's Time For Horse Racing at Del Mar

That annual beach party known as the Del Mar Thoroughbred racing season is about to parade to the post beginning Wednesday, July 18, 2007. The 43 days of racing extends through Wednesday, September 5, with a six-day-a-week schedule, Tuesday being each week’s day of rest.

Comic-Con International 2011: Daily Highlights

The world's largest annual convention of everything and anything about comics, the comic book industry, as well as sci-fi, adventure and horror film, illustration, art, retail, merchandising, and more. Held at the San Diego Convention Center.

2011 Gay Pride Festival and Parade Marches On, July 16-17

This two day Pride Festival in Balboa Park has become one of California's premier Pride events, and is San Diego's largest civic event.

Fan Boys (and Girls) Unite! It's Time For the 2011 Comic-Con

Hidden San Diego: the Scripps Turd sculpture

Egyptian-born and Oxford-educated British artist William Tucker created his bronze cast Okeanos from a plaster model he created in 1987 and 1988. Originally placed in front of the Green Hospital and unveiled in 1988, the artwork was commissioned in honor of Frank J. Dixon, director of the institute for 25 years.

Hidden San Diego: Old Mission Dam

Old Mission Dam supplied water to the Mission of San Diego de Alcalá. A flume carried water about 5 miles from the dam to the mission grounds. It is located in Mission Trails Regional Park.

Hidden San Diego: The Legend of the Munchkin Homes

One of San Diego's longest-standing urban legends is the story that a midget - or munchkin - colony of homes existed somewhere near La Jolla. It may be an urban legend, but it's a pretty good story anyway.

Hidden San Diego: The Bear Sculpture at UCSD

Tim Hawkinson's 2005 sculpture Bear is a part of the Stuart Collection of public art on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.

Hidden San Diego: The 25th Street Musical Bridge

It's one of the most unique works of public art in San Diego, and it's interactive to boot. The 25th Street Bridge that spans the Martin Luther King Freeway in Golden Hill has a sidewalk rail that is a carillon that can actually be played by pedestrians.

Ooooh! Aaahhh! 2011 Fourth of July Fireworks

Where to go to see Fourth of July firework displays around San Diego County.

San Diego's Farmers' Markets: Fresh Is Best

Not only can farmers markets be found almost every day of the week throughout San Diego county, but they’re also a year-round occurrence (ah, the beauty of perfect weather). But it’s during spring and summer when you find the local bumper crops of fruits, vegetables and flowers grown by San Diego and California farmers.

"Race to the Fair" at the 2011 San Diego County Fair

As summer approaches, San Diegans know that it’s time to head out to the San Diego County Fair. The Fair will bring forth a range of fun exhibits, contests, concerts and attractions sure to satisfy both new and long-time visitors to the fifth largest Fair in North America. This special section is a small taste of what you can expect to encounter at this year's San Diego County Fair.