San Diego Symphony Summer Pops is Back!

Outdoor concerts have their own charm. And if they take place in a beautiful location then it is an icing on cake. The San Diego Symphony Summer Pops are going to take place on 27^th June and will continue till 1^st September, 2013 at the Embarcadero Marina Park South next to San Diego Bay near downtown San Diego.

Presented by the San Diego Symphony, the Summer Pops promises 10 weeks of wholesome entertainment which would feature the San Diego Symphony and other renowned performers such as Michael Bolton, Amy Grant, Nathan Pacheco, En Vogue, Debbie Gibson and many more.

The main conductor of the concerts will be Matthew Garbutt. Various performers will pay tribute to the Rolling Stones and The Bee Gees.

Apart from the musical concerts, there would also be Cirque Musica on 16^th and 17^th August that is an amalgamation of music, acrobatics and artistry. Aerialists and acrobats from Cirque du Soleil and Barnum & Bailey Circus will perform gravity defying stunts.

All concerts will begin from 7:30pm. You can choose from various seating options such as grandstand seating which includes fold-down chairs, cabaret tables or general lawn seating. You can buy food and beverages from the food court.

As mentioned above, the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops takes place in a beautiful setting near downtown San Diego. It will give all music lovers an opportunity to explore the picturesque locales around such as scenic Seaport Village or the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

If you happen to be on a vacation to San Diego between June and September, do spare a day to attend Symphony Summer Pops outdoor concerts. Having a great, relaxed time during summers in San Diego doesn't require lots of money. Just make sure that you choose to stay in a San Diego hotel which is not too far away from the attractions you choose to explore!

Time to Rock ‘n’ Roll and Run in San Diego

Get, Set, Go...!

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is going to take place on 2^nd June, 2013 at Balboa Park, San Diego, i.e. a weekend after Memorial Day. Considered as the 26.2-mile race and block party as well, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon attracts both locals as well as visitors. 

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon includes a marathon, half-marathon and a relay. While the marathon will commence at 6:15 am, the half-marathon and relay will begin at 6:45 am from 6^th Avenue & Quince Street in Balboa Park and will end at Petco Park – K Street & 13^th Street. 

Whether you are an amateur or a professional runner, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon invites people of all abilities. As the name clearly suggests, it is a marathon and a great party, all in one event. At every mile along the route, you will find LIVE bands enthralling and encouraging everyone with electrifying music of all genres. 

The race will finish at Petco Park where you will be greeted with a concert by the popular 80’s English rock band The Psychedelic Furs. Along the entire course, there will be cheer teams and dance squads to encourage and cheer on the runners. 

Imagine running through the breathtaking San Diego Bay, marvelous Balboa Park and the Downtown! The marathon involves a picturesque route that allows runners to pass through the beautiful Balboa Park, North Park, Harbor Drive, along Mission Bay, Mission Valley, finally ending at PETCO Park in downtown. Isn’t this incredible? 

Facilities at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon: 

• Every 1.5 to 2 miles, there will be water stations. And Gatorade will also be available there.
• Medical stations will be deployed after every 2 miles on both courses.
• There will be portable restrooms throughout both the courses.

Apart from San Diego, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series takes place in dozens of other cities as well in the USA and in some European cities. In San Diego city, this superb marathon is held a weekend after Memorial Day.

If you are coming on a vacation to San Diego in June, be a part of this grand event. As you run along the route, you will get to see a lot of San Diego’s most beautiful places and attractions.

As far as accommodation is concerned, choose a hotel in San Diego which is centrally located and offers fine services at affordable rates.

Enjoy Gastronomic Delights at Fallbrook Avocado Festival

Are you fond of avocado and the incredibly tasty guacamole with chips? How about attending an entire event dedicated to avocado.

Fall brook Avocado Festival is going to take place on 21^st April, 2013 from 9am to 5pm between Mission Road and Ash Street in Downtown Fall brook. There will be more than 70,000 visitors and avocado lovers like you.

Indulge yourself in various avocado culinary delights. Relish avocado ice creams, lip-smacking guacamole and guacamole chips and lot more. There is more to the festival than just gastronomic delights. There will be Everything Avocado shopping area, a vintage car display, 4 food courts, refreshment garden, vendor booths, a kid's carnival, beer and wine garden and Fall brook Air park.

Check out the arts and crafts, enjoy LIVE music and entertainment, buy unique clothing and jewelry from vendor booths, and buy local produce from farmers market, enjoy beer, gorge on yummy food. In short have a fun day with friends or family.

Fond of cooking? Then participate in various cooking competitions or guacamole contest. In addition, more contests will be held such as the Best Decorated Avocado Contest, the Art of the Avocado Contest, the Avo 500 Children’s Car Race and the Little Miss & Mr Avocado.

Visitors coming on a vacation to San Diego can add this event in their itinerary. Whether you like avocado or not, it will be fun attending Fall brook Avocado Festival! As far as accommodation is concerned, there are plenty of hotels in San Diego that offer attractive vacation packages and discounts during April.

San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair

Imagine two days of non-stop entertainment, enthralling dragon dance, awe-inspiring martial arts demonstrations and acrobats! All this and more will be seen at the San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair.

The 31^st annual San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair will take place on 16^th and 17^th February, 2013 from 10am to 5pm at the Third Ave and J Street in downtown San Diego. This event marks the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year in San Diego with zeal and enthusiasm. 2013 marks the year of the snake- the year of togetherness, friendship and family.

Sponsored by more than 25 organizations, the San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair aims to foster better understanding of different cultures. Entry to the event is FREE.

Have you ever seen Chinese acrobats? It is mind-blowing. At the San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair, you will get to watch astonishing martial arts demonstrations by experts, enjoy colorful lion and dragon dance, Chinese folk dance, music performances and LIVE stage performances.

And you will love the soul-stirring, dynamic taiko drumming. There will be various interesting activities for children to. Kids can participate in the Lantern Parade or try making colorful masks and lanterns in the Children Craft Area.

Once done with watching superb performances, gorge on mouth-watering food at various commercial food booths.

Planning a vacationto San Diego in February? Do include San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair in your itinerary. It is a wonderful event that is enjoyed by people of all age groups.

For accommodation, you can choose from a range of various San Diego budget hotels which provide fine services at affordable prices.

Whale Watching Everywhere from December till April

Right from December till April, one thing that nobody wants to miss is the whale watching cruises.

These five months are whale watching season when more than 25,000 California Gray Whales migrate from Alaska to Baja California.

As gray whales migrate south during this time, they travel close to the San Diego shore which allows locals and visitors on a vacation to San Diego to have close encounters with the marine animals.

Various whale watching cruises and sailing adventures take place during this time. You can spot whales on a cruise or from land and while going on a kayaking tour as well. And its not just whales. You also get to spot playful dolphins, seals and lots more. The clear waters of La Jolla offer a great opportunity to sight whales.

You can go on La Jolla Kayak Whale Watching tours from December to March. Kayaking in La Jolla bay is itself amazing and watching whales only make the experience more memorable. But remember, you need to be a swimmer to go for this La Jolla whale watching tour.

Another way to watch whales is by going on Hornblower Cruise and Whale Watching Adventure. Hornblower Cruises include whale as well as dolphin watching cruises daily from December till mid April. These cruises begin at 9:30am and go on till 1:30pm.

The beginning of the whale sighting season is the best time to spot whales i.e. December to February is the prime time.

Hence if you are coming on San Diego family vacation in December or January, do include whale watching event in your itinerary. Watching these marine animals play and swim around is an exhilarating experience.