San Diego's Rich and Diverse Culture

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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Visit San Diego, California this St. Patrick's Day weekend and join the Gaslamp Quarter in turning "IRISH 4 A DAY"!

San Diego's beloved St. Paddy's Day Party Hop, IRISH 4 A DAY, is back greener and grander with 2 days of shenanigans. Gaslamp's top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.

Come get jolly in green gear, sip on green beer and say "slainte!" to non-stop cheer with mates you hold dear! 

Presale tickets start at only $35 (while stocks last). Advance purchase recommended as the event sells out annually. 

Celebrate this new year with us in a festive environment with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, food, and more!

Since 1935, the House of China has brought the beauty of Chinese culture to San Diego located at the International Cottages Balboa Park. Our annual Chinese New Year Fair is a time-honored tradition that brings together families and communities to celebrate with performances, food, and cultural displays.

Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner has climbed all 14 of the 8,000+ meter peaks, from Annapurna to Everest. Upon completing the most daunting and feared mountain, K2, in the remote Karakoram Range, she became the first woman climber to do so without supplemental oxygen or porters. On stage she shares the highlights of a remarkable career and what it was like to be the first.