Explore the Outdoors With the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation!
San Diego Parks and Recreation San Diego, CA
Explore the new Experience the Outdoors Program with the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. More accessible than ever, the program waives parking fees, provides essential gear like bikes and helmets, and offers translation and transportation assistance to help families turn their curiosity into participation. • Rad Regional Parks — This event series features one park per month, highlighting all of the “rad” events, activities and recreational opportunities that can and do take place on site. • Ride On Mountain Biking Challenge — This multi-agency project explores eight popular trails at six County parks and preserves. Ride...
Seaport Village: 3 Must-Do Experiences for Every Visitor!
Seaport Village 849 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
San Diego's Seaport Village offers more than just stunning views! Dive into these unique experiences and discover the magic of the waterfront: 1.Visit Tuna Harbor Dockside Market for your ocean fresh tuna. Savor the sea! Saturdays transform Seaport Village into a bustling open-air market. Chat with local fishermen and get the freshest seafood San Diego has to offer. (Open 8am-2pm, or until sold out) 2. Seal Tours Embark on a voyage through San Diego's rich military history. Spot playful California Seals and Sea Lions as you cruise the harbor waters. Tours depart from both Seaport Village and the Embarcadero. 3....
Enjoy ‘Nat at Night’ On Select Friday Evenings at the San Diego Natural History Museum!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Sip a signature cocktail while exploring the San Diego Natural History Museum during "Nat at Night" on select Fridays (April 19 and May 17) in spring. The venue can be enjoyed 5-10 p.m. On May 24, 2024 — Memorial Day weekend — Nat at Night will return weekly for the summer. The venue showcases the natural history of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula via fascinating exhibits spanning four floors, a giant screen theater, summer camp, free guided hikes, talks, lectures, community science projects and an expansive research collection. As a birthday present to San Diego, the museum will...
Fire Up Your Dinner Plans With A Meal at Mezé In the Gaslamp Quarter!
Mezé Greek Fusion Restaruant 345 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA
Fire up your lunch or dinner with a fabulous, flambéed saganaki at at Mezé Greek Fusion. This Gaslamp Quarter hotspot serves Greek-inspired small plates and entrées, plus handcrafted cocktails every day of the week. A major draw since opening in 2012, the airy, multi-level venue boasts sky-high ceilings, a full bar and lounge, sidewalk seating and room for private events. The mouthwatering menu features Greek and Mediterranean classics with a Southern California twist. Nosh on cold or hot "mezes" or "tastes," such as hummus, baba ghanoush, feta and mixed olives, spanakopita, calamari and falafel, all prepared fresh and paired with...
Tea & Tranquility at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum!
Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road. E, , San Diego
Your mom would love a membership to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum to enjoy its koi ponds, windy pathways and tranquil spots all year long. There's always something special going on with an Introduction to Japanese Tea at 10 a.m. (register here) and a musical Onyoku Session at 1 p.m.
Plans unfolding for sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration in 2024; Museum is inviting people to “be part of the biggest year in our history” at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
In 1874, the San Diego census recorded about 3,000 people—just a little larger than the enrollment of San Diego High School today. That was just 15 years after Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, and the telephone hadn’t been invented yet. In October of that year, a group of amateur naturalists came together to form the San Diego Society of Natural History to be a primary source of scientific culture: find new species, discuss technical innovations, serve a growing community eager for information, and make real contributions to the study of this region. Now, 150 years later, the...
Summer of Wonder Invites Nature Lovers to Make The Nat Their Summer Headquarters!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego —The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is celebrating their 150 th birthday and pulling out all the stops for a summer to remember for nature lovers. Featuring brand-new exhibits and films, special programs and activities, and extended hours, Summer of Wonder has something for everyone. “This is a significant milestone year and is the culmination of many years of planning, fundraising, and truly hard work,” said Judy Gradwohl, the Christy Walton President and CEO. “We’re delighted to invite the community to celebrate with us as we honor our history and look to the future. Summer of...
Exhibitions and Events (Memorial Day weekend through late 2024) at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Summer of Wonder—With new exhibits and extended hours, a new T. rex film roaring into the theater, Nat at Night every Friday, and hands-on activities on weekends, there will be whole lot of wonderful to fill up a busy, beautiful summer. 150th Anniversary Exhibit—A new exhibition opening Memorial Day weekend will showcase important moments in the organization's, and San Diego’s, history—particularly focused on how nature lovers have worked tirelessly to protect the wildlife and habitats that make this region so special. Nature Garden—A new, native plant garden will bloom to life in early summer 2024, surrounding the building with living...
Exhibitions and Events (Memorial Day weekend through late 2024) at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CASummer of Wonder—With new exhibits and extended hours, a new T. rex film roaring into the theater, Nat at Night every Friday, and hands-on activities on weekends, there will be whole lot of wonderful to fill up a busy, beautiful summer. 150th Anniversary Exhibit—A new exhibition opening Memorial Day weekend will showcase important moments in the organization's, and San Diego’s, history—particularly focused on how nature lovers have worked tirelessly to protect the wildlife and habitats that make this region so special. Nature Garden—A new, native plant garden will bloom to life in early summer 2024, surrounding the building with living...
The Nat Celebrates 150 Years with a Gift to Nature Lovers: New Trail Opens Summer 2024!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature. The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region. “The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature...