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Arts & Culture Scene

Creativity Around Every Corner

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Celebrate the Arts

Known as the Smithsonian of the West, Balboa Park hosts an incredible concentration of arts and culture offerings including 17 museums and performing arts venues. San Diego is also home to two Tony® Award-winning theaters, historic sites, public art, music venues, dance performances, film festivals, galleries, missions and much more to explore.

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From Balboa Park to Chicano Park to Oceanside, San Diego is home to three state-designated cultural districts that embody the very best of the region.

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Port of San Diego's Day at the Docks

Apr 13, 2025
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Gator By The Bay-Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival

May 8 - May 11, 2025
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Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival

May 16 - May 18, 2025
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Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day

May 26, 2025
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$3 Off Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Valid: Dec 19, 2024 - ongoing

Use code SDTA at checkout to save $3 off general admission for up to six people. Tickets must be reserved online in advance for a specific date and time.

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$10 Historic Bay Cruise with General Admission*

Maritime Museum of San Diego
Valid: Jan 10 - ongoing

Purchase general admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego and add a 45-minute narrated Historic Bay Cruise for only $10 more! MOST DAYS. SCHEDULE MAY VARY Daily tours at 11:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m.,...

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Comic-Con Museum
Valid: Sep 4, 2024 - ongoing

As part of San Diego Comic Convention, the world renowned comics and popular arts convention, Comic-Con Museum is a participatory space focused on bringing together diverse audiences for shared...

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1. So Diego

Food & Drink Tours, Corporate Group Experiences

So Diego
(619) 233-8687
Neighborhood: Little Italy
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2. Amazing Scavenger Hunts by Urban Adventure Quest

Experience your own amazing race adventure!

Amazing Scavenger Hunts by Urban Adventure Quest
(805) 603-5620
Neighborhood: Downtown
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3. Go City

Go City & Go See It All.

Go City
(800) 887-9103
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4. San Diego Natural History Museum

Come on in. This place is full of life.

San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-3821
Neighborhood: Balboa Park
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5. California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Discover, Create & Celebrate the Arts

California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 839-4138
Neighborhood: North Inland
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6. Spreckels Organ Society

Programming free public concerts in Balboa Park

Spreckels Organ Society
1549 El Prado, Suite 10
San Diego, CA 92101-1661
(619) 702-8138
Neighborhood: Balboa Park
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7. Coronado Historical Association & Museum

Coronado's Museum

Coronado Historical Association & Museum
1100 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92103
(619) 435-7242
Neighborhood: Coronado
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8. The Salvation Army Joan B Kroc Theatre & Performing Arts Center

The Salvation Army Joan B Kroc Theatre & Performing Arts Center
6845 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92115
Neighborhood: East County
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9. The New Children's Museum

Think, play + create at The New Children's Museum!

The New Children's Museum
200 W Island Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-8792
Neighborhood: Downtown
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10. Observatory North Park

Legendary Venue, Epic Events!

Observatory North Park
2891 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
(949) 683-5271
Neighborhood: North Park & South Park
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11. The Studio Door

Creating art for the world you want to live in.

The Studio Door
3867 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 255-2867
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
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12. San Diego Watercolor Society

The San Diego Watercolor Society

San Diego Watercolor Society
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 876-4550
Neighborhood: Point Loma Peninsula
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13. Filipino-American Arts & Culture Festival

FilAmFest

Filipino-American Arts & Culture Festival
1419 East 8th Street
National City, CA 91950
(619) 621-8323
Neighborhood: South Bay
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14. Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego

We Love Cajun and Zydeco Music As Much As You!

Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego
(619) 234-8612
Neighborhood: Balboa Park
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15. Cygnet Theatre

Up Close. Far Reaching.

Cygnet Theatre
4040 Twiggs St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 337-1525
Neighborhood: Old Town

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