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 At the Comfort Inn Gaslamp / Convention Center, nestled in the heart of the entertainment Gaslamp Quarter, you\'re close to everything in San Diego. Walk to 150 of the city\'s top restaurants, night spots, galleries, theaters and shops.
Enjoy a short stroll along the city\'s trendiest streets to eclectic Horton Plaza shopping center, the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Concourse, Seaport Village, with waterfront restaurants, and shops; and the Embarcadero for ferry service to Coronado Island and attractions including the tall ship "Star of India" and San Diego\'s cruise ship port.
 The San Diego Trolley is nearby to whisk you to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park & Museums, Old Town, the beach and Tijuana, Mexico. SeaWorld Adventure Park and Qualcomm Stadium are 10 minutes away.
The Greater San Diego area features a wide array of entertaining and cultural events throughout the year. From concerts, art exhibits and stunningly beautiful beaches to family friendly activities and outdoor outings, our exciting city is filled with an interesting mix of things to choose from. Search through our events blog for things to do while vacationing in San Diego, California.
Interesting Things To Do
Date posted: 05/06/2013
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gaslamp district;
events in san diego;
gaslamp music and art festival;
Music and art fit together like peanut butter and jelly. Both are great on their own, but together, you have magic! This Memorial Day weekend, spend a day watching live bands and browsing through art. If you will be at one of the gaslamp hotels San Diego, head over to the Gaslamp Music & Art...
Date posted: 04/15/2013
Tags:
art;
san diego;
art alive;
floral art;
san diego museum of art;
Have you ever seen art come to life? If you will be staying in one of the hotels in downtown San Diego from April 26-28, 2013, you can experience this for yourself at Art Alive 2013. So take a day to visit the San Diego Museum of Art and see works of art brought to life through flowers...
Date posted: 03/26/2013
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festival;
food;
san diego events;
faire;
spring events;
Spring is a great time to explore the San Diego area! With amazing sunny weather, there are many fun events happening to celebrate the season. Read about two food and community-focused events in San Diego below occurring this spring!
Date posted: 02/15/2013
Tags:
music;
dance;
arts;
crafts;
san diego events;
chinese new year;
children's activities;
martial arts;
Celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend with the San Diego Chinese Center! You can welcome in the year of the Snake at the 31st Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Fair. You can participate in many different cultural activities with the San Diego community.
Date posted: 01/17/2013
Tags:
wine;
food;
beer;
chocolate;
san diego events;
sweets;
candy;
escondido events;
Bring your sweet heart or even just your sweet tooth along to the Downtown Business Association’s 4th Annual “For the Love of Chocolate and SweetArt Festival!” For couples staying in San Diego Gaslamp hotels, this is a fun getaway the Saturday before Valentine’s Day. You can explore the best of...
Date posted: 12/11/2012
Tags:
festivals;
arts & crafts;
face painting;
marine life;
boats;
whales;
Those staying in hotels in downtown San Diego will have plenty of events to attend by the bay on the last weekend of January. Both kids and adults alike will be able to enjoy the Big Bay Whale Festival and the San Diego Boat Show. Read below for details on these fun events!
Date posted: 11/07/2012
Tags:
wine;
festival;
food;
tastings;
san diego events;
If you’re staying in downtown San Diego hotels this November, spread the love for wine and food at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival! Over 200 wineries, breweries and spirits from all over the globe will participate along with 70 of San Diego’s trendsetting chefs and restaurants.
Date posted: 10/10/2012
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entertainment;
halloween;
live music;
costumes;
san diego events;
block party;
If you are spending Halloween in downtown San Diego motels, you should definitely attend the biggest block party in Gaslamp Quarter: The San Diego Monster Bash! The party will take over the Gaslamp from 6pm to midnight with eight blocks of live entertainment. There will be three stages, 10 bars...
Date posted: 09/11/2012
Tags:
fashion;
shopping;
san diego events;
jewelry;
designers;
collections;
Are you interested in seeing what’ll be in style come 2013? Those staying in cheap hotels in San Diego can splurge on a ticket to San Diego’s very own Fashion Week to see the new trends! Fashion Week San Diego 2012 will feature 13 local designers with ready to wear collections of jewelry...
Date posted: 08/21/2012
Tags:
culture;
dance;
balboa park;
live music;
san diego events;
If you’re staying in hotels close to San Diego Convention Center, be sure to check out the 55th Annual Oktoberfest Dance Festival! Celebrate the German festival in an active and fun manner. The event is sponsored by the International Folk Dancers of Balboa Park. This family friendly event...
Date posted: 07/31/2012
Tags:
museum;
cars;
autos;
san diego venues;
downtown San Diego hotels;
If you’re a fan of cars, check out the San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park, nearby hotels close to San Diego Convention Center. It’s a great San Diego museum with the goal of illustrating the impact of automobiles in our society. With exhibits displaying gems such as Indian motorcycles...
Date posted: 06/29/2012
Tags:
entertainment;
movies;
convention center;
san diego;
television;
comic;
In just over two weeks, entertainment fans will swarm the Gaslamp once again for Comic-Con 2012. If you’re staying in hotels near Gaslamp District from July 11 to July 15, chances are, you’re going to the world’s largest comic convention. This year has plenty of highlights, from a 10-year...
Date posted: 05/11/2012
Tags:
family;
marathon;
health;
kids;
fitness;
live music;
san diego;
half marathon;
Want to get into shape this summer and get a free ticket to Sea World? Sign up for the San Diego Rock’n’Roll Marathon series! There will be a half marathon and a full course for different athletic levels. The course will take you all over San Diego, from Olive Park to the ocean to La Jolla to...
Date posted: 04/05/2012
Tags:
culture;
festival;
food;
live music;
heritage;
italian;
sicily;
Are you in the mood for some Italian food and festivities? If so, come out to the 19th Annual 2012 Sicilian Festival on May 20! It is held in San Diego’s own Little Italy. With children’s rides, four stages, and plenty of beer and wine, it’s a great way to celebrate Italian culture!
Date posted: 03/14/2012
Tags:
festival;
events;
family friendly;
san diego;
bay;
fishing;
If you enjoy fishing, San Diego is holding a spring festival to celebrate sportsfishing. The Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks is the West Coast’s largest public festival to celebrate sportsfishing. Day of the Docks takes place this year on Sunday, April 15th. The event provides family...
Date posted: 02/15/2012
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parade;
live music;
Outdoor Event;
mardi gras san diego events;
san diego parties;
san diego nightlife;
You don’t have to go all the way to Florida to experience Mardi Gras this February! San Diego’s own Gaslamp Quarter is hosting its own Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 21 from 6pm to midnight. The celebration consists of a masquerade parade, DJs, live performances, themed areas and...
Date posted: 01/17/2012
Tags:
new year;
Outdoor Event;
san diego events;
balboa park events;
cultural;
vietnamese;
talent show;
The San Diego Tet Festival is taking place in Balboa Park from January 20th to January 22, 2012. It is a Lunar New Year Celebration of the most important holiday in Vietnamese culture, Tet. The festival will feature entertainment from San Diego Tet’s Got Talent and Kid’s Spotlight. There will...
Date posted: 12/16/2011
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discount;
food events;
san diego restaurant events;
Work up an appetite this winter for San Diego Restaurant Week! You can choose from over 180 of the city’s finest restaurants at a fixed price for a three course meal. This bi-annual event is in its seventh year as San Diego’s largest dining event. The intention of Restaurant week was to...
Date posted: 11/14/2011
Tags:
live music;
magic;
san diego events;
arts & crafts;
holiday events;
holiday shopping;
gifts;
Who wants to do all of their holiday shopping in a crowded mall? If you happen to be visiting San Diego in December, visit the San Diego Art Festival to pick up some great gifts for all your loved ones! The Festival is three days of holiday entertainment including bands, magicians, carolers...
Date posted: 10/06/2011
Tags:
entertainment;
gaslamp;
live music;
free food;
san diego events;
fall festival;
Gaining an extra hour is definitely worth a celebration: it means more sleep or more time for fun! Come celebrate the end of Daylight Savings time in the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at the 11th annual Fall Back Festival. It’s a great family event that includes the Historic Children’s Street Faire...
Date posted: 09/08/2011
Tags:
movies;
san diego film festival;
50/50;
nightlife;
parties;
seminars;
cinema;
The Gaslamp Quarter invites you to attend the 10th San Diego Film Festival at the Gaslamp Theater. The Film Festival is September 28th through October 2nd. It has won more than twelve awards including Best Beach, Regional and Best Festival. It is also one of the country’s top 10 Film Festival...
Date posted: 08/02/2011
Tags:
san diego bay;
live music;
Festival of Sail;
maritime;
The Festival of Sail will be held Labor Day weekend, September 2 through September 5 in the San Diego Bay. This annual event is great for the whole family because there will be various activities that are sure to provide something for everyone! The event kicks off with a bang with a cannon fire...
Date posted: 07/06/2011
Tags:
art;
museum;
exhibits;
san diego;
With a lot of events coming up quickly this month in the San Diego area, late July and August look to be a little more calm and laid-back. Take some time out of the heat and enjoy a stroll through downtown San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
Date posted: 06/06/2011
Tags:
4th of july;
fireworks;
fairgrounds;
downtown;
live music;
san diego;
There are numerous options of what to do and where to go in downtown San Diego this Independence Day, but one of the best 4th of July events takes place at the San Diego County Fairgrounds. This all-day event begins with a patriotic Opening Ceremony at 9:30am and includes live entertainment...
Date posted: 05/03/2011
Tags:
live music;
san diego;
Gaslamp Quarter;
smooth jazz;
What better way to enjoy the beautiful warm weather than by soaking up some live Smooth Jazz under the shining California sun? With an outstanding lineup, including some of the best of Smooth Jazz, the Smooth FM 98.1 Gaslamp Festival is sure to put you in the best of spirits...
Date posted: 04/04/2011
Tags:
cinco de mayo;
san diego;
San Diego Gas Lamp Quarter;
It’s time to dust off that sombrero and make plans to celebrate freedom at San Diego’s world famous Cinco de Mayo Gas Lamp pubcrawl. This annual event commemorates the 1862 victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla with a full day of good company, great food...
Date posted: 02/01/2011
Tags:
festival;
event;
birding;
audubon;
baja california;
This year the 2011 San Diego Bird Festival and Audubon California Assembly will be held simultaneously. Throughout the four-day event there will be a wide variety of events, birding expeditions and estuary walks.
Date posted: 01/13/2011
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entertainment;
family fun;
museum;
culture;
educational;
half-price;
Throughout the month of February 40 area museums will be offering half-price admission. Attendants will get a chance to experience our region’s rich cultural offerings for a discounted rate during San Diego Museum Month.
Date posted: 12/30/2010
Tags:
restaurant;
event;
food;
sample;
reservation;
San Diego County's largest and most successful dining event spotlights the city as a premier dining destination.
Date posted: 11/07/2010
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entertainment;
family fun;
event;
food;
dance;
lights;
free;
chrismas;
cuisine;
music;
Balboa Park’s annual December Nights is the largest free community festival in San Diego.
Date posted: 10/15/2010
Tags:
fish;
tropical;
balboa park;
saltwater;
freshwater;
San Diego’s Tropical Fish Show is perfect for aquarium enthusiasts and those just curious about tropical fish.
Date posted: 09/19/2010
Tags:
entertainment;
music;
party;
costume contest;
street festival;
gaslamp;
The 10th Annual Monster Bash is the hottest Halloween party in all of San Diego. This yearly event shuts down several streets and offers a cash prize of $3,000 for best costume.
Date posted: 08/22/2010
Tags:
farmers market;
flowers;
produce;
free;
vegetables;
fruits;
sunday;
The Third Avenue Certified Farmer's Market & Bazaar lets you browse and shop in downtown San Diego each and every Sunday.
Date posted: 07/01/2010
Tags:
4th of july;
fireworks;
free;
san diego bay;
ymca;
San Diego's largest 4th of July fireworks show is an incredibly beautiful display of colorfully fiery light and can be seen over the San Diego Bay.
Date posted: 06/13/2010
Tags:
entertainment;
summer;
fireworks;
seaworld;
SeaWorld’s Summer Nights transforms the park after dark. Featuring extended hours and seasonal nighttime shows, guests will be treated to a variety of extras with a fireworks finale throughout the entire summer.
Date posted: 05/09/2010
Tags:
photography;
entertainment;
museum;
wine;
event;
food;
gala;
The 12th Annual Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) allows you to once again experience “The Rebirth of California Cool” as they celebrate the best of California’s wine, food and photography.
Date posted: 04/18/2010
Tags:
entertainment;
education;
dance;
class;
weekly;
ongoing;
folk;
scandinavian;
Every Wednesday is Scandinavian Dance Class night at the Folk Dance Center.
Date posted: 03/13/2010
Tags:
festival;
expo;
science;
On March 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expo Day will be held at PETCO Park.Bringing together over 150 hands-on science activities and 12 stage performances
Date posted: 02/07/2010
Tags:
lego;
build;
model;
During the second weekend of each month you and your child can become an official Junior Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND by competing in the 2010 Master Model Builder Competition.
Date posted: 01/17/2010
Tags:
entertainment;
show;
boat;
From Jan. 28 thru Jan. 31 the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show will be hosted by the Sunroad Resort Marina.
Date posted: 12/05/2009
Tags:
parade;
christmas;
boat;
lights;
On Dec. 13 and 20 more than 80,000 San Diegans will gather for the 38th Annual Parade of Lights on the “Big Bay.”
Date posted: 11/01/2009
Tags:
wine;
education;
cooking;
On Thursday Nov. 19 and Friday Nov. 20 nationally recognized celebrity chefs and local culinary stars will showcase their talents in interactive and engaging classes at the Macy’s School of Cooking.
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