July means the weather in San Diego heats up as we enter the middle of summer. It's vacation time for many, and whether you're staying in town or visitng from elsewhere, there is lots to do around and about San Diego. Here are a few suggestions to check out in July.
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July 4 - Fun Run: Scripps Ranch 10k and 2-mile run
The 31st annual Scripps Ranch 10k and 2-mile run. Day-of-event registration: 6 a.m. Racing starts at Red Cedar and Aviary Drive (near Miramar Ranch School). 619-685-8453.July 4 - Bike Ride: Scripps Ranch bike ride
he 22nd annual Scripps Ranch bike rides, starting at Hibert Street and Scripps Ranch Boulevard (just north of Scripps Ranch High School), finishing at Hoyt Park. The 50-mile ride starts at 7 a.m., 28-mile route riders set off at 7:30 a.m., 12-mile ride starts at 8 a.m. Scripps Ranch High School, 7 a.m., $20 - $40, 10410 Treena Street, San Diego, CA 92131, 619-685-8453.July 5 - Trail Repair Event
Help with trail-repair work. Bring work shoes, gloves, hat, water, snack. Paso Picacho campground, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, 8 a.m., Free, Highway 79, five miles north of I-8, Julian, CA Registration: 619-341-1746.July 5 - Nature Walk
Naturalist Jack Pomeroy leads moderately strenuous 4-mile hikes and discusses rocks, common plants, and rattlers. Bring water, wear hiking boots. Daley Ranch, 8 a.m., Free, 3024 La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA 92027, 760-839-4680.July 5 - History Walk: Balboa Park
Offshoot Tours offers hour-long history walk, blending Balboa Park history with its wealth of architectural and botanical treasures. Balboa Park Visitors' Center, 10 a.m., Free, 1549 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619-235-1121.July 5 & 6 - Puppet Show
Big Joe's Fireworks - Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre, 11 a.m., $3 - $5, 2130 Pan American Road West San Diego, CA 92101, 619-544-9203July 5 - English Tea in Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove Historical Society hosts lemon-themed English high teas in celebration of 80th anniversary of "the big lemon" (located at Lemon Grove Avenue and Broadway). Required reservations: 619-460-4353. H. Lee House Cultural Center, 12:30 p.m., $15, 3205 Olive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.July 6 - Snorkel with Sharks
Adventures among harmless leopard sharks and smooth hound sharks during outing hosted by Birch Aquarium-Museum. Reservations: 858-534-7336. La Jolla Shores, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., $30, Ages 10 and up, 8200 Camino del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037July 6 - Polo Matches
Polo matches hosted by San Diego Polo Club. Preliminary matches at 1:30 p.m., feature match at 3 p.m. Parking: $5. San Diego Polo Club, 1:30 p.m., $10 - $25, 14555 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe, 858-481-9217.July 6 - Organ Concert
Guest organist Jackson Borges in concert. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2 p.m., Free, 2211 Pan American Road, San Diego 92101.
