Happy New Year in San Diego. Don't miss these fun San Diego events in January 2012.
Last updated January 30, 2012 - San Diego Events January 2012.
San Diego Events January 2012
Tidepooling in San Diego - January 6 - 11 and Jan. 19 - 24 2012 at various times at low minus tides. Fall and winter are the best times to explore the San Diego tide pools. It's free and fun family activity. Here is a list of best times to visit and more information about the San Diego Tide Pools.
Make Reservations for Valentines Day - Valentines Day, Tuesday February 14, is just around the corner, so don't wait to make reservations. Check out our Valentines Day Ideas.
Polar Bear Swim - Saturday Jan 1, 2012 Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in their annual New Years Day polar bear swim, 10 AM at La Jolla Shores. A fun non-competitive splash. One of the cool San Diego events January. Polar Bear Swim.
San Diego New Year's Day Race 2012 - San Diego Yacht Club, Shelter Island. All boats and classes featured in this New Years day traditional regatta. Participants will start around noon at the east end of Harbor Island and sail into San Diego Bay. Nice to watch as you explore the San Diego waterfront. New Years Regatta.
LEGO Train Exhibit - Nov 22 2011 - Jan 14 2012 at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park. See the sky scrapers, Lego trains and scenery at this fun annual event. LEGO Train Exhibit.
Del Mar Holiday of Lights - Ends January 1, 2012 at the Del Mar fairgrounds in SoCal. Every night 5:30 – 10:00 (11:00 pm on Fri. and Sat. This fun family event is the largest animated drive-through light show on the West Coast. 400 lively displays. $14.00 - $19.00 per car. Holiday of Lights
Ice Skating in Coronado - ends Jan. 1 2012. Time is running out to ice skate at Coronado beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Daily sessions from 2-5, 6-9 and weekend and holidays/school break from 11-1. Tickets cost $10 - $20. Hot chocolate and holiday drinks make this a festive San Diego holiday activity. Ice Skating in Coronado.
Weekend Beach Walks - January 7 - 8 from about 1:00 – 4:30 PM or January 21 - 22 from about 1:00 - 4:30 PM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at low tide. Best San Diego Beaches for Walking
Urban Trees Sculptures – What could be better than a free San Diego museum? Enjoy a stroll along the San Diego waterfront and admire the 30 trees in the Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. Walk along the harbor and see the Maritime museum, and go down to Seaport Village and visit the unique shops. For the young kids, reward them with a yummy ice cream cone and a ride on the merry-go-round. Urban Trees Sculpture.
Whale Watching in San Diego - California Gray Whales undergo their annual migration from Alaska through San Diego and onto Baja Calif. During December - April, whale watching is at its best, as the whales migrate close to shore and can be seen from land or sea. One of the popular San Diego events in January. San Diego Whale Watching.
Guided Nature Walk - Every Sat. from 10 - 11 AM at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue just north of Solana Beach and south of Encinitas. Also, join your nature guides on the 2nd Saturday of every month, at 9 am for a two hour tour, exploring the flora, fauna and history of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Free Nature Hikes in San Diego.
SEA Days- Underwater Parks Day - Saturday January 21, 2012 11:00 am-3:00 pm Free with admission to Scripps Birch Aquarium. Meet animals that live underwater in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Birch Aquarium.
Guided Tide pool Adventures in La Jolla CA - Sunday January 7 and Saturday Jan. 21 2012 – Naturalists from Scripps Birch Aquarium will help you discover the wonderful inhabitants of the tide pools in La Jolla. Fun San Diego events January. $12 per person. Reservations required. For more information see Tidepooling Adventures
San Diego Restaurant Week - January 15 – 20 2012. Enjoy great cuisine at some of the best restaurants in San Diego. Over 180 San Diego restaurants participate. Enjoy a 3 course meal for $20, $30 or $40. Reservations recommended. For more information see San Diego Restaurant Week.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade 2012 - Sunday Jan. 15 2:00 PM at Harbor Drive, Embarcadero, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK parade with floats, high school bands, drill teams and more.
Half-Off Admission Birch Aquarium - January 20 2012. SD residents can enjoy 50% savings at Birch Aquarium on the 20th of each month through September 20. Birch Aquarium
Weekend Kayak Tour - Enjoy a beautiful weekend kayaking tour in La Jolla. Guided kayak tour through the beautiful la Jolla Ecological Reserve. La Jolla Kayaking
Balboa Park Free Museum Tuesday - Some Balboa Park museums are free on 1st - 4th Tuesdays of each month to locals (San Diego Cal. City & county residents), and active military and their families. The museums rotate each week, so see our Free Tuesday Balboa Park museum schedule.
IMAX movie - Daily at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park San Diego, California. Enjoy an IMAX film. Early bird specials every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM - enjoy a family-friendly early Bird Special IMAX film for $8.50 and free admission to all exhibit galleries. Additional films may play at different events, such as on Fridays at the Fleet, so check the schedule.
San Diego Dog Beach - Take your dog to the beach! Choose your favorite San Diego Dog Beach.
La Jolla Coast Walk - Sight see along the beautiful La Jolla, California coast with this easy walk. Bring your camera. See Children's Pool, La Jolla Seals, La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, and the La Jolla Sea Caves. One of the best free San Diego activities. La Jolla Coast Walk
Hotel del Coronado Historic Walking Tour - Tuesdays and Friday at 10:30 AM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM. 75 minute walking tour of the famous historic Hotel del Coronado, let by docents from the Coronado Historical Association. $15 for adults, children 12 and under free. Reservations recommended. 619.437.8788
San Diego Food and Water Bowl Cat Show - Saturday - Sunday January 28 - 29, 2012 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For cat lovers, this largest annual cat show on the West Coast features 450 cats competing for top honors, and more. San Diego Cat Show
Keebler Kids Marathon Mile 2012 - Saturday January 21, 2012 8 AM at Legoland in Carlsbad California. For kids 12 and under. Non-competitive 1 mile walk/run through Legoland.Keebler Kids Marathon Mile at Legoland in Carlsbad CA
Carlsbad San Diego Marathon 2012 - Sunday January 22, 2012 6 AM at Westfield Plaza El Camino Real. Cheer on the runners while you enjoy the view of the beaches. Carlsbad San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon races in North San Diego county. This year the race is sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center. This is the second-oldest marathon on the West Coast. Registration is now full, but transfers are accepted. One of the popular San Diego events. Carlsbad San Diego Marathon 2011
Big Bay Whale Days Festival 2012 - Sat, January 21, 11 am – 3 pm at the Embarcadero in downtown SD. Unique community San Diego events offers interactive and hands on displays including a walk-through a whale, live sea creatures, face painting, art projects, and a bounce house. Music concert from 1:30 - 2:20. Enter to win a free whale watching trip. Kids 12 and under may cruise free with paid adult on Hornblower cruises and San Diego Harbor Excursion whale watching cruises. Big Bay Whale Days Festival
Winter Concerts at Coronado Ferry Landing - Sunday 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 and 1/29 2012 from 1-4 pm live concerts Winter Concerts
Disney on Ice – Pixar Toy Story 3 At Valley View Casino in San Diego. Show times vary, January 25 – 29 2012. Get your tickets now. San Diego Disney on Ice
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour - Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 at Valley View Casino. Tickets go on sale Nov 6 at 12 pm. Includes Cirque du Soleil. San Diego Michael Jackson Tickets
Featuring events in San Diego and the beach towns of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach and Imperial Beach California.
Disneyland - Take a great Southern California vacation to the happiest place on earth. See the new World of Color Show at California Adventure. Get your cheap Disneyland tickets.
Legoland Coupons - See the San Diego Padres Swinging Friar and more lego art at Legoland. Pick up your discount Legoland coupons before you go.
Universal Studios - See King Kong, Water world and more at Universal Studios Hollywood with this special deal. Get your Universal Studios Discount Tickets.
San Diego Tide Pools - Tide pool season is back at the San Diego beaches. Enjoy the beaches at low tide and explore some San Diego Tide Pools.
San Diego Whale Watching - Whale watching season is here. See them from sea or land. Whale Watching in San Diego.
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