July in San Diego: Activities and Fun Things to Do
/We are officially a few days into the month of July, so I thought I would share a few fun things to do here this month. July in San Diego is always so beautiful, so here is how you can make the best of it:
Play Longer at the Attractions
The fun keeps getting better this summer at San Diego's attractions with new rides and exhibits, extended hours, and fun nighttime activities. You can "rock and roar" after dark with live music and other amazing entertainment experiences at Nighttime Zoo, the San Diego Zoo's summer celebration, now through Sep 6. The sea comes alive at night during Electric Ocean, SeaWorld San Diego's fantastic summer nighttime celebration, now through Sep 6. Celebrate summer with nine amazing experiences, including two shows, Cirque Electrique and Illuminight, and an end-of-night laser light spectacular. It's the final season to enjoy the fun-filled Aquatica San Diego waterpark, open through Sep 6. Aquatica is like no other waterpark, combining high-speed thrills with the amenities of a beachside resort.
Show Your San Diego Pride
One of the West Coast's largest Pride celebrations, the annual San Diego Pride will combine exciting interactive virtual gatherings with fun, scaled-back in-person events, occurring July 10-18. Get in the spirit of Pride with She Fest on July 10, a LGBTQ+ woman-centered event that celebrates and supports the talents and contributions of women. The Spirit of Stonewall Rally on July 16 honors Pride's origins and recognizes those pioneers who led the way around the pressing issues of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Community Events are scheduled for July 17-18 across San Diego celebrating our diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, their family and friends.
Watch the Ponies Run
Horses and fans alike meet for live thoroughbred racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, "Where the turf meets the surf," in oceanfront Del Mar. Opening Day with its fabulous Hats Contest occurs Friday, Jul 16, and races run four days a week, Thursdays through Sundays, until Sep 6. Cheer on the TVG Pacific Classic Day, Del Mar's prestigious race, on Aug 21.
Get Your Free Badge to Comic-Con
It is time again to don your cosplay costume for Comic-Con@Home, Jul 23-25. San Diego's annual Comic-Con International, the largest comics and pop culture event in the nation, returns as an online event this summer. Attend star-studded panels, watch sneak previews and walk the virtual exhibit hall for exclusive merch during Comic-Con@Home.
Have a Nighttime Beach Bonfire
After a day of swimming, surfing and sunbathing, there is no better way to enjoy a San Diego evening than relaxing next to a crackling bonfire on the beach. Many of San Diego's popular beaches come equipped with fire pits that are available for use during summer months. You can bring your hot dogs and marshmallows to roast and enjoy a fun night with family and friends under the stars. Fire pits dot the sand along Pacific Beach and are popular for sunset bonfires that continue into the night. Mission Bay Park has many beaches that provide fire pits like Playa Pacifica which wraps around a cove known as Leisure Lagoon. The sandy beach along Shelter Island Shoreline Park is small, but the breathtaking nighttime views of the downtown skyline, San Diego Bay and picturesque Point Loma can't be beat.
Source: SanDiego.org
