Get out and explore the city with these amazing outdoor and indoor activities that have you trying good food, seeing cool art, and more.
1. Enjoy an enchanting spring candlelit concert
Flickering flowers and stunning blooms take the stage at these spring concerts in San Diego. From classical composers like Vivaldi’s Four Season to more contemporary concerts doing classical renditions of Adele and Pink Floyd, there’s something for everyone.
2-7. . Take in the spring blooms
There are so many gorgeous places to see Southern California’s stunning spring blooms from tulips to wildflowers. We wrote a guide to some of our favorites, featuring Lake Elsinore, Carlsbad, and Anza Borrego.
8. Go on a picnic
As the weather warms up, grab a pizza and some kombucha or NA beer and head over to a beautiful outdoor spot for a picnic. Cheaper than a fancy restaurant and you get to take in the beautiful views of the city. La Jolla Hermosa Park has beautiful ocean views and Balboa Park also has a ton of museums to stroll through to walk off your food.
9. Head to Sunset Terrace for Sinatra Under The Stars
Bringing live music to one of San Diego’s best rooftop venues, these Concerts Under the Stars are not one to miss. This April, travel back in time and soak up Sinatra’s most iconic tunes at Sinatra Under The Stars from the Sunset Terrace at the Intercontinental Hotel. Complete with light bites, classic cocktails, stunning views, and talented musicianship, the tribute concert might just be one of the best things you do this April!
10-22. Take a hike to a waterfall
POV: It’s Sunday and you’re wondering what to do before you go for an afternoon beer. Why not take a hike? Since San Diego is gifted with sunshine regularly, visiting your nearest waterfalls is a wonderful and refreshing idea, and these 12 waterfalls are some of our favorites.
- Cedar Creek
- Oak Canyon
- Los Penasquitos Falls
- Cottonwood Creek Falls
23. SeaWorld Seven Sea Craft Beer Fest
SeaWorld’s Seven Sea Craft Beer and Food Festival is open now until April 28th. Guests can walk the park enjoy beer from local crafters and local, sustainable, and international bites to excite their palate. Alongside great food and drinks, you can also enjoy the exhibits of your favorite animals like dolphins, penguins, and orcas.
24. See the Padres at Petco Park
Enjoy the 2024 Padres season all the way until September! This month, you can head to Petco Park Stadium nearly everyday this month. Check out their schedule here to grab your tickets.
25. San Diego Earthfest
Everyday may feel like Earth Day when you live somewhere as environmentally conscious as San Diego, but the city will be holding their annual Earth Day festival on April 20th! The event will have free entry and parking, over 100 eco-friendly food, product, and service vendors, and live music. The event will be at Balboa Park on April 20th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information, head to their website.