Top Attractions in Pacific Beach, CA
Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Pacific Beach, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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Exhibition: “Animals” by the RSF Art Guild
The Rancho Santa Fe Library’s Media Room (17040 Avenida de Acacias, RSF) is currently featuring the exhibition “Animals” by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings celebrating the diversity and charm of animals. The show is open to the public Monday through...
Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Public aquarium and ocean science center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Climate Dance Party
Join Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for a Climate Dance Party celebrating ocean science, climate solutions and a whole lot of joy! Meet Scripps alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson as we celebrate the paperback launch of her New York Times.
Tanabata Festival
Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Separated by the Milky Way, the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet once per year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sun...
Harlem of the West: Jazz Night
Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African...
Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026
Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers...
Perspectives Lecture Series: April 2026
Please join us for the 14th annual Charles David Keeling Lecture — Framing Earth: A Photographer’s Odyssey Toward a New Vision of Planetary Change — with James Balog, Photographer, Author and Environmentalist. For 45 years, James Balog has broken new artistic ground on some of the most important...
Spring Fling Opera Concert
Opera À la Carte San Diego presents Spring Fling, a joyful concert celebrating the beauty, renewal, and romance of the spring season. This lively program features a delightful mix of opera arias, art songs, musical theatre selections, and sparkling duets and ensembles inspired by springtime,...
Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Join us for a Team Up to Clean Up event at Sweetwater Marsh to help protect and care for our coastal environment! Participants will pick up trash throughout the protected marsh and learn about the native plants and wildlife in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Help us make a difference by.
Cars and Coffee
Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulously owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds. These car enthusiasts gather in the parking lot just outside the Museum...
Art Mart
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...
Compost Workshop
Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer...
USS Midway Museum
Aircraft carrier museum with 30 restored aircraft and flight simulators.
House of Romania Lawn Program
The annual Lawn Program of the House of Romania is held every year on a Saturday or a Sunday. The entertainment is provided by different folk music and dance groups every year, performing in regional traditional costumes and depicting Romanian heritage art and culture.
Bloom Bash
Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight Presented by our Title Sponsor The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and.
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum is a museum in Carlsbad, CA with a packed calendar of events and activities. Exhibits and attractions include .020 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine, “Dominator” Model Aircraft Engine, “Green Dragon” Model Airplane Engine, “KEN” Single-Cylinder, A
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)
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La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival is four days of “fearless and fun activations that electrify our creative city” (BroadwayWorld). Discover more than 20 local, national and international artists in immersive theatre, interactive cabaret, gravity-defying circus and genre-smashing experiences and...
Guitar Ensemble Concert
Come enjoy an afternoon of traditional classical guitar and contemporary compositions performed by the San Diego Classical Guitar Ensemble (SDCGE). No registration required.
Exhale to Create: 1 Day Art Workshop
Engage in a unique meditative art practice where each exhale takes you closer to beautiful art forms and a calmer mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed to slow down your heartbeat, and feel the gentle rhythm of your..
FILM FORUM CORONADO
<p>Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a...
Shark & Ray Presentation
Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose guitarfish, horn sharks, and more! This exhibit features a touch tank where you can interact with some of these residents while learning about...
Education Station
Time : 1 pm – 3 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive attitude! What NOT to bring : food, drinks (besides water), unleashed pets What we’l l do : Have you ever wondered what's inside the small...
Sunday Concert
SUNDAY CONCERTS A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of San Diego´s most iconic venues. One hour performances all year-round shine or rain.
A Space for All of Us
Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum’s sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum....
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at the Living Coast, fun facts, and more! *All events subject to cancellation at the discretion of our staff.
CIFF Student Classics Film Series: Double Indemnity
2026 is the 5th season of the Coronado Island Film Festival's Educational Classic Film Series, a cinematic cultural literacy program intended to introduce middle school and high school students to the art of film as it was developed by the acknowledged masters of the craft during the Golden Age of..
Patrick Watson | Uh Oh Tour
Patrick Watson composes, performs, and records his albums with his long-time bandmate and collaborator and multi-instrumentalists Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield. The Canadian artist reached gold and platinum status in over multiple countries (including five certified gold albums in Canada), and.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including...
San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris
Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....
Girl Scouts Workshop: Maps & Creatures World-Building
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Musical Fun with Nightingale Music
This week, enjoy a special musical hour Nightingale Music! We'll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we'll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle! We'll pop bubbles to the beat...
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you all about sea turtles, like their diet, shell, fun facts, and more! *All animal presentations are subject to cancellation at the discretion of our.
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