Fun things to do in San Diego in September. For locals, September is the best time in San Diego, California. The summer crowds have left, and the beach weather is great for all the San Diego Events at the beach. Check out these upcoming events and activities in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, and Coronado CA.
Enjoy the San Diego events page for the current month. We'll update this page for September 2012 when the event calendars are available.
Last update on May 6 2012 San Diego Events September.
San Diego Events September
Sea World Summer Nights - Labor Day Weekend San Diego events Sep. 1 - 3 2012. Come enjoy Sea World summer evening shows, at SeaWorld San Diego, one of our top attractions in SD. Included with park admission. Enjoy the Into the Blue fireworks finale, preceded by nighttime special shows, including Shamu Rocks, Blue Horizons, Sea Lions Tonite, and don’t miss the Cirque de la Mer, the acrobatic extravaganza over water. Discount tickets to San Diego Sea World
Del Mar Horse Races - July 18 – Sept. 5 2012 at the Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar Fairgrounds. Where the turf meets the surf, horseracing kicks off with Opening Day at Del mar, and includes Del Mar summer concert series. Free summer concert series for fans attending the races on Friday evenings. Del Mar Horse Races 2012
Festival of Sail - Labor Day weekend at San Diego Bay. One of the great San Diego events for Labor Day weekend as tall ships from all over the world come to San Diego Calif. This five day San Diego event includes live entertainment, cruises on San Diego Bay, cannon battles, sailing on racing yachts, over 150 arts and craft vendors, great food, pirates, and more. San Diego Maritime Museum
Oceanside Labor Day Pier Swim and Paddle - Monday September 3 2012 Labor Day. Register at 7 AM, swim or paddle in the morning at various start times. Fun annual swim to the end of the original Oceanside pier and back. Register online by August 20 for discount, or register up to the day of the race. Labor Day Swim and Paddle
Green Flash Concert Series 2012 - September 19 2012 adult only event. Last in the summer concert series on the Tide Pool Plaza at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. 2012 Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium
Mira Mesa Street Fair 2012 - September 15 2012 10AM - 5 PM Camino Ruiz from Mira Mesa Blvd. to New Salem St. Fun annual street fair in Mira Mesa area of San Diego. Mira Mesa Street Fair
New Legoland Water Park - Open Labor Day weekend and weekends in September and October. The first Legoland water park is now open in Legoland California, located in North County town of Carlsbad. Legoland California Water Park
Guided Nature Walk - Every Saturday from 10 - 11 AM at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue. 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.
Jeep Wine Tour - Enjoy a jeep wine tour of Temecula Valley. Your guide will take you to 3-4 wineries, provide gourmet lunch or appetizers, and show you the off-road sites and panoramic views of Temecula Valley. A romantic San Diego adventure. Tours are daily from either 10 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:30 – 6:30 PM. Call (877) 891-8687 for reservations.
Pier Moon Walks - Sept. 29-30 2012 from 6 – 8:30 PM. Cost is $25 per person. A warm night lit by a full moon is the perfect time to explore the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, usually closed to the public. Also includes a tour of the Scripps Oceanography campus. Ages 9+ only, and children ages 9-13 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Birch Aquarium Adventures
Surf For The Sea & Oside Firefighters Surf Event - 2012 date TBD from 7 am-4:30 pm at Oceanside CA North Pier Beach. 14th Annual Surf for the sea Memorial Surf event in honor of local surfers who have passed away. Benefit for the environment and Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter. For more information call (760) 439-0863.
Art Walk on the Bay - Saturday and Sunday September 22 and 23 2012 from 10 AM to 5 PM at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. Fine artists show over 3,000 pieces of original artwork. Enjoy the music from top musicians, the interactive kids art at KidsWalk, and delicious food. One Park Blvd, San Diego. www.artwalkonthebay.org.
Cardiff Surf Classic and Rerip Green Festival - 2012 dates TBD at Seaside Reef, Cardiff State Beach. This low key surf triathalon will include longboard, shortboard and paddling categories. Surf contest for all ages, including children under 16. Environmentally friendly green exhibits. Cardiff Surf Classic Rerip Festival 2012.
Oceanside Harbor Days - Sept. 29 - 30 2012 from 9 AM – 6 PM at Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside CA. Free admission to a fun day with arts and crafts exhibits, food and fun for the entire family. See Nail n Sail competition, military, policy and fire displays, and much more.
Knotts Soak City Waterpark - Labor day weekend Sep. 1 - 3 2012 and weekends in Sep. Summer is coming to an end, and the San Diego water park Soak City in Chula Vista is still open on weekends through September 25. Park is open weekends only through the end of September, when the season ends. It is open on Saturdays Sept 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays Sep. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 11 AM to 5 PM. For locals, this is a great time to go, as the summer crowds have left. You must try the Pacific Spin, the ultimate water ride that drops you through a big funnel. Lots of outdoor fun for the whole family, with no crowds. You will get soaked! Knotts Soak City Water Park.
Balboa Park Free Museum Tuesday for Residents and Military - 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 free admission is on a rotating basis. Check out the Free Tuesday Balboa Park museum schedule.
La Jolla Coast Walk - Sight see along the beautiful La Jolla 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 outdoor activities. La Jolla Coast Walk
Movin Shoes Weekly Runs - Every Monday 6 PM in Encinitas Cal, Tuesday 6 PM in La Mesa, Wednesday 6 PM in Pacific Beach, Saturday 7:30 AM at various locations. Runners (and walkers) of all abilities are welcome. Join the fun on these weekly runs, led by runners from Movin Shoes. Flexible distances, such as 3, 4 or 6 mile options, with up to 20 miles on Saturday. This is the place to buy running (and walking shoes), as these runners know their stuff. Bring your friends a team mates for this San Diego outdoor activity. For more information and specifics about where to meet see Movin Shoes Weekly Runs.
Urban Trees Sculptures – For a fun free San Diego activity, enjoy stroll along the north Embarcadero and admire the 30 trees in the Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. Stroll along the harbor and see all the historic ships, and walk down to Seaport Village and visit the unique shops. For the young kids, reward them with an ice cream cone and a ride on the merry-go-round. Urban Trees Sculpture.
Local Wednesdays at the Wave House – Wednesdays from 12 – 8 PM at the Wave House in historic Belmont Park CA. All San Diego County locals can get ½ price wave riding on Wednesdays at the Wave House. For these and other promotions see Wave House at Belmont Park.
Kayak at La Jolla Shores - This summer is a great time to kayak at La Jolla Shores to see the Sea Caves, marine life, and leopard sharks. Several different companies offer kayaking tours, or you can launch your own kayak at the free boat ramp. For more information see La Jolla Kayaking
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.
Old Town Saturday Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM at San Diego Old Town. Join the fun at San Diego's largest weekly artisan market featuring handmade works from local artists, including jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, hand painted glass, glass blowing, woodworking's and more. There is always live music and it is absolutely free San Diego event. SD Old Town Saturday Market
Fleet Week Big Bay Family Festival 2012 - Sept. 15 - 16 2012 Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm, at the B Street Cruise Terminal. Another great free San Diego event. Explore US Navy ships and other military static displays and chat with Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. Enjoy Navy Ship Tours, military demos, bands, static displays, live entertainment, a kids fun zone, free tickets USS Midway and more.Fleet Week Big Bay Family Festival 2012.
San Diego Dog Beaches - Take your dog to the beach! Choose your favorite San Diego Dog Beach from all the ones we have listed. One of the best San Diego activities for dogs and dog lovers. San Diego Dog Beaches.
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
Coastal Cleanup Day – Saturday September 15 2012, 9am – 12 noon. Volunteers are needed for the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Individuals and groups are invited to join. Sign up now! Check out www.cleanupday.org for registration and more event details. This is one of the great San Diego events to help out the environment.
Weekend Beach Walks - Sunday September 15 and 22 2012 from about 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at moderate low tides.
10 Mile Relay and Solo Swim - Sunday September 23 2012 at 7:00 AM at La Jolla Cove. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this competitive fundraiser event to benefit the American Diabetes Assoication and San Diego Lifeguard Foundation. Form your relay teams now. Relay and Solo Swim.
San Diego Film Festival - September 26 - 30 2012 at the Gaslamp Theater. Looking for fun date ideas in San Diego? The five-day event includes dozens of film premiers, five evening parties (for ages 21+) and question and answer sessions with filmmakers and celebrities. Get tickets now for this great San Diego events. San Diego Film Festival
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.
San Diego Events May 2012 - Don't miss out on these great May 2012 Events including spring festivals, walking tours and more fun things to do in San Diego.
Disneyland - 2 days for only $99! 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.
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