Find your happy place in San Diego this spring! With our 70 miles of coastline, vibrant neighborhoods and endless options to relax and rejuvenate, we’ve got just the spot for you. Start planning your spring escape now, and get the scoop on all the best places to stay, play, dine and soak in those San Diego vibes.
Springtime blooms with big events in San Diego! From Cinco de Mayo celebrations to Easter commemorations, Mom’s Day to Memorial Day, this is the place to be for a memorable occasion.
Whether you love theme parks, state parks or water parks, building sandcastles or beach bonfires, exploring kid-friendly museums or hiking trails, families always have a blast in San Diego.
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Find The Perfect Family Beach
Discover beaches perfect for families and off-leash dogs, beaches coveted by the world's top surfers and beaches for bonfires, bike rides, tide pooling and more. So grab your beach towels, slather on the sunscreen, and get out to explore some of the finest beaches and bays in the world.
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Museums and More
The only hard part is choosing what to do first! San Diego is home to many of Southern California’s top attractions, with plenty of options for adventure-seeking, fun-loving explorers. Have a close encounter with an exotic animal. Take a wild ride down a 375-foot water slide. Step aboard a real aircraft carrier. Or even take a day trip to Disneyland, just a short drive north to Anaheim.
When the moment (whether it’s brunch, sunset, or anything in between) calls for an unobstructed ocean view and a beverage, head to one of these spots.
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Sipping Under the Spring Sun
Toast These San Diego Day Drinking Faves
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Rooftop Bars
With year-round beautiful weather, a glittering skyline and breathtaking views, there is no better place to enjoy a libation than high atop a roof in San Diego.
Gator By The Bay-Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival
May 8 - May 11, 2025
The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.
Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May
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La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K
May 17, 2025
The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of America's most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The course then rolls atop Torrey Pines mesa, continues down through residential La Jolla Shores, and finishes at La Jolla Cove.
For those interested in a shorter option, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon course.
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The Flower Fields
Mar 1 - May 11, 2025
For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately eight to ten weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
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SeaWorld's Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival
Mar 7 - Apr 27, 2025
Foodies and craft beer aficionados will love SeaWorld's Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival, featuring craft beer from favorite local breweries, plus fresh international cuisine infused with local, sustainable ingredients and unique signature flavors from around the world.
Book Spring Break early! Rates from $179/night, no resort fee, and discounted parking. Stay in the center of the city and the epicenter for family fun!
Discover urban bliss at Westin Gaslamp. Relax in spacious rooms, steps away from top attractions in Downtown. Stay 2+ nights to save on premium rooms and suites.
Goodbye Worries, Hello Sunshine! Enjoy great rates and free parking while you bike on the boardwalk of Pacific Beach. Get away to surf, sand and sun just steps from your room!
Visit San Diego’s top attractions and save up to 44% on combined admission. See your choice of SeaWorld® San Diego, LEGOLAND® California, or both. Plus, get admission to 3 of the following attractions: San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, USS Midway Museum, City Cruises and Old Town Trolley Tours.
Discover 55+ top San Diego attractions and save up to 45% with Go City. Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7-day All Inclusive Pass and meet the animals at San Diego Zoo, spend the day at SeaWorld®, explore the impressive USS Midway, cruise the bay with Speedboat Adventures, and more!
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Hop into Easter with a waterfront getaway at The Dana on Mission Bay! Enjoy a weekend of springtime fun, capped off with a festive Easter brunch at Firefly Eatery & Bar. Savor delicious bites...
Celebrate Mom with a gift that brings her closer to the coast — and enjoy special savings while you do:
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