San Diego Events January 2018

Enjoy these fun 2018 San Diego events in January. Happy New Years San Diego.

January offers the end to the Christmas holiday season, and time to make New Years resolutions. There are many seasonal activities such as whale watching and tidepooling to enjoy during the San Diego version of winter. Time to try something new.

San Diego Events January 2018

Tidepooling in San Diego - January 1 to 6, 13 to 19, and 27 to 31 2018 at various times in the afternoon at low minus tides. Fall and winter is tidepooling time in San Diego. It's a free and fun activity for the entire family. You'll want to explore during low tides. See the best times to visit the San Diego Tide Pools.

San Diego Brew Fest - Saturday January 13 2018 Treat yourself to a cold beer or two at the annual San Diego Brew Fest at Liberty Station. Proceeds will benefit a local charity. sandiegobeerfest.com/

Make Reservations for Valentines Day - Valentines Day, Wednesday February 14 2018, is just around the corner, so don't wait to make reservations. Check out our Valentines Day Ideas.

La Jolla Polar Bear Swim - New Years Day Jan 1, 2018. Make you new years resolution and join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in their annual polar bear swim, 10 AM at La Jolla Shores. This is a fun non-competitive swim. One of the cool San Diego events in January. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com.

San Diego New Year's Day Race 2018 - San Diego Yacht Club, Shelter Island. All boats and classes are 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. www.sdyc.org.

California Weekend Getaways - Looking for some weekend vacation ideas to kick off the new year? Visit somewhere new. Check out these best California weekend getaways.

Ice Skating at Coronado Beach - ends early January 2018. Time is running out to ice skate San Diego style, at beautiful Coronado beach. Skate sessions offered at varying times. Tickets prices $25. www.hoteldel.com.

Beach Walks - Saturday and Sunday January 13 and 14 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, and January 28 and 29 from noon to 2 PM. We love winter in San Diego because low tides and sunny weather mean a great time for beach walks. Best San Diego Beaches for Walking

San Diego Waterfront – Enjoy fresh air and sunshine as you walk along the San Diego waterfront. See the harbor, Maritime museum, and Seaport Village San Diego Waterfront

San Diego Whale Watching - During December - April, whale watching is at its best, as the California Gray 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.

Indoor Swimming Pool at Mission Beach - Note: The pool is currently closed. We will update when open. Swim at the The Plunge, southern California’s largest indoor swimming pool located at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. The Plunge Swimming Pool

Nature Walks - Saturdays from 10 - 11 AM at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center. Explore the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve on guided nature walks, or explore on your own. www.sanelijo.org.

Birch Aquarium SEA Days - Saturday January 20, 2018 from 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Free with admission to San Diego Scripps Birch Aquarium. Meet animals that live underwater in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Birch Aquarium.

Guided Tide pool Adventures in La Jolla CA - January 28 TBD from 1 to 3 PM – Naturalists from Scripps Birch Aquarium will help you discover the wonderful life in the tide pools in La Jolla. Fun San Diego events January. $16 per person. Reservations required. Tidepooling Adventures

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade 2018 - Sunday Jan. 14 2018 starting at 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. For more MLK parade information see alpha-zsl.org/mlkdayparade.html.

La Jolla Kayak Tour - Enjoy a kayaking tour in La Jolla Ecological Reserve, in La Jolla Bay. La Jolla Kayaking

Free Museums - A few museums in Balboa Park are free on 1st - 4th Tuesdays of each month to San Diego area locals, and active military. Check out the Free Tuesday Balboa Park museum schedule.

San Diego Dog Beaches - Dogs love the San Diego beaches too, so why not try them all. Ocean beach dog beach is our favorite, but there are others too. Learn more about the San Diego Dog Beaches.

San Diego Food and Water Bowl Cat Show - Saturday - Sunday January 27 and 28 2018 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. www.sandiegocat.org

Carlsbad San Diego Marathon - Sunday January 14, 2018 6 AM at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 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 fills up early. One of the popular San Diego events. For more information about the Carlsbad San Diego Marathon see www.carlsbadmarathon.com

La Jolla Coast Walk - One of the best free San Diego activities in the La Jolla Coast Walk. Enjoy the scenic beauty and fresh air.

Hotel del Coronado Tour - Tuesdays and Friday at 10:30 AM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM. 75 minute walking tour of the historic Hotel del Coronado. Tickets cost $15 for adults, children 12 and under free. Call for reservations 619.437.8788

Winter Concerts at Coronado Ferry Landing - Free weekend live concerts Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM www.coronadoferrylandingshops.com

Things to Do in San Diego - For more San Diego events, check out these Things to do in San Diego and San Diego Events February.