San Diego Firehouse Museum 1572 Columbia St. www.sandiegofirehousemuseum.com Check out La Jolla’s first fire engine and firefighting equipment dating back to the 1800s.
from the Convention Center and on the water’s edge, hosts San Diego Symphony performances, movie events and concerts from popular artists. Many symphony rehearsals are free and open to the public. San Diego Central Library and Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center 330 Park Blvd. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library Enjoy downtown views from the iconic dome of this world-class library (ninth floor). Check out life-size murals of Dr. Seuss characters in The Children’s Library, and the Binford, I CAN, Too! Center for families with special needs. Baseball fans love the Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center, home to the largest baseball research collection outside of the National Baseball Hall of Fame (on the library’s eighth floor).
Seaport Village 849 W Harbor Dr.; www.seaportvillage.com A favorite spot to spend a relaxing day flying kites, riding bikes or just taking it easy. Browse shops, hop aboard a SEAL or trolley tour and enjoy waterfront dining at the new Shorebird Restaurant. Kids love taking a spin on the 130-year-old hand-carved carousel. Don’t forget dessert at Seaport Fudge Factory where Dole Whip delights. Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Hwy. A popular picnic and play spot for groups and families. Kids have a blast running through the spray fountains and jungle gyms. Also home to festivals and events like Summer Movies in the Park. v
San Diego Children’s Park 115 W Island Ave. Fenced-in playground in the heart of downtown features a wooden play structure, swings, climbing structures, a dog park and supervised bathrooms. Best for ages 5 & up.
Root for the Home Team! San Diego sports fans have a lot to cheer about in exciting venues like Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, San Diego State’s Viejas Arena and Petco Park, home of the Friar Faithful. In 2025, soccer fans welcome San Diego’s first Major League Soccer Team, San Diego FC kicking off at Snapdragon Stadium. No matter the sport, it’s a great time to be a fan in San Diego! Photo courte sy
Lake Elsinore Storm Minor League Baseball (Single-A affiliate of SD Padres) Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore www.milb.com/lake-elsinore/tickets
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San Diego Clippers NBA minor league team of LA Clippers Frontwave Arena, Oceanside www.frontwavearena.com/events/san-diegoclippers San Diego FC Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium, Mission Valley www.sandiegofc.com San Diego Gulls Professional ice hockey Pechanga Arena, Point Loma www.sandiegogulls.com/tickets San Diego Legion Major League Rugby Torero Stadium, USD www.sdlegion.com
San Diego Seals National Lacrosse League Pechanga Arena, Point Loma www.sealslax.com
San Diego Mojo Women’s professional indoor volleyball Viejas Arena, SDSU www.provolleyball.com/teams/san-diego-mojo
San Diego Sockers Men’s professional indoor soccer Frontwave Arena, Oceanside www.sdsockers.com
San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Petco Park, Downtown www.mlb.com/padres/tickets
San Diego Wave FC National Women’s Soccer League Snapdragon Stadium, Mission Valley www.sandiegowavefc.com/tickets
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