Top Attractions in San Diego, CA

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in San Diego, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Graduate Spring Festival

In 5 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM UTC · Conrad Prebys Music Center · 9410 Russell Lane, San Diego, CA

The Graduate Spring Festival is a three-day festival across the Conrad Prebys Music Center (including the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, Recital Hall, Experimental Theater, and immersive spaces) featuring panels, posters, presentation concerts, installations, and evening concerts. Plus guest...

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Toddlers & Tunes

Thu, May 28, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · 4S Ranch Library · 10433 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA

Toddlers & Tunes Come join in the fun with this music & movement program for Toddlers! With one story in the beginning of the program, the rest of the hour we are up and moving to music with egg shakers, scarves, bells & bean bags. Fun for all!

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CIFF Student Classics Film Series: The Maltese Falcon

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

2026 is the 5th season of the Coronado Island Film Festival's Educational Classic Film Series, a cinematic cultural literacy program intended to introduce middle school and high school students to the art of film as it was developed by the acknowledged masters of the craft during the Golden Age of..

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Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers...

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Tanabata Festival

Tue, Jul 7, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Separated by the Milky Way, the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet once per year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sun...

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Climate Dance Party

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Birch Aquarium · 2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CA

Join Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for a Climate Dance Party celebrating ocean science, climate solutions and a whole lot of joy! Meet Scripps alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson as we celebrate the paperback launch of her New York Times.

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Art Mart

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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Ukulele Jam Session

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

Join our ukulele meetup! All levels of experience welcome. Bring your ukulele and a song to share. Sheet music will be provided. Singing optional!

Bloom Bash

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight Presented by our Title Sponsor The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and.

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Compost Workshop

Sun, May 17, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer...

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House of Türkiye Childrens Day Celebration

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area · San Diego, CA

Join the House of Turkiye in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Balboa Park – International Cottages Lawn Area You’ll...

Spring Fling Opera Concert

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

Opera À la Carte San Diego presents Spring Fling, a joyful concert celebrating the beauty, renewal, and romance of the spring season. This lively program features a delightful mix of opera arias, art songs, musical theatre selections, and sparkling duets and ensembles inspired by springtime,...

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Museum School Museum

Museum School Museum · 211 Maple St, San Diego, CA 92103, San Diego, CA

Museum School Museum is a museum in San Diego, CA with a packed calendar of events and activities. Hosts upcoming events.

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Perspectives Lecture Series: April 2026

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Birch Aquarium · 2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CA

Please join us for the 14th annual Charles David Keeling Lecture — Framing Earth: A Photographer’s Odyssey Toward a New Vision of Planetary Change — with James Balog, Photographer, Author and Environmentalist. For 45 years, James Balog has broken new artistic ground on some of the most important...

Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

Join us for a Team Up to Clean Up event at Sweetwater Marsh to help protect and care for our coastal environment! Participants will pick up trash throughout the protected marsh and learn about the native plants and wildlife in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Help us make a difference by.

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Partners and Support

Partners and Support · San Diego, CA

Education Partners El Dorado Charter SELPA for Special Education http://charterselpa.org/governance/ Center for World Music Providing teaching artists for World Music Program since December, 2000 D

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Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Valley Center Library · 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA

Join us for Valley Center's 6th Annual Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival FREE & OPEN TO ALL Celebrate bees, butterflies, and pollinators! Pick up a Pollinator Passport and collect stamps and freebies at our community booths and tables loaded with activities and crafts including mammoth...

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San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Sat, May 23, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....

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Friends of Museum School

Friends of Museum School · San Diego, CA

Friends Of Museum School Mission Our mission is to support the education of children at the Museum School in order to provide enrichment programs and other benefits for students. We come together as p

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Guitar Ensemble Concert

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lemon Grove Library · 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA

Come enjoy an afternoon of traditional classical guitar and contemporary compositions performed by the San Diego Classical Guitar Ensemble (SDCGE). No registration required.

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La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–4:40 AM UTC · Price Center · 3151 Matthews Lane, San Diego, CA

La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival is four days of “fearless and fun activations that electrify our creative city” (BroadwayWorld). Discover more than 20 local, national and international artists in immersive theatre, interactive cabaret, gravity-defying circus and genre-smashing experiences and...

Shark & Ray Presentation

Sun, Jun 14, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose guitarfish, horn sharks, and more! This exhibit features a touch tank where you can interact with some of these residents while learning about...

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including...

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Art Alive Floral Exhibition

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA · Ages 7–17

April 24–April 26, 2026 Friday, April 24 noon–4:00 p.m. Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial.

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The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum

The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum · 3190 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010, Carlsbad, CA

The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum is a museum in Carlsbad, CA with a packed calendar of events and activities. Exhibits and attractions include .020 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine, “Dominator” Model Aircraft Engine, “Green Dragon” Model Airplane Engine, “KEN” Single-Cylinder, A

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Lakeside Kids' Crew: Mini Music Lessons

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lakeside Library · 12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA

Mini Music Lessons Join us in the Homework Center for some musical madness! All skill levels welcome; each class will have a focus and goal; instruments can vary between ukuleles, "drums", and piano. Let's see if you can make music at the library :) Sponsored by the Lakeside Friends of the Library.