EarthFair in Balboa Park

EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. Produced by more than 400 volunteers, San Diego’s Earth Day observance is celebrating its 19th anniversary on Sunday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 60,000 visitors attend EarthFair each year to celebrate our home planet and learn ways to sustain it for generations to come.

  December Nights

Balboa Park December Nights is the largest free community event in San Diego, attracting more than 250,000 visitors each year. In 2007 the Balboa Park event celebrates its 30th consecutive year.

  Best Snorkeling Spots

San Diego County's seventy miles of beaches provide some world-class snorkeling spots. All you need are fins, a mask and a snorkel, all of which can be rented at local dive and surf shops. A light wet suit helps keep you warm and buoyant, but it isn't necessary during the warm summer months.

  Self Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens

On the bluffs above the popular surfing spot at Swami’s Beach in Encinitas is a special place of beauty, peace and tranquility.

  U.S. Olympic Training Center/Chula Vista

A visit to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista is nothing less than inspiring.

  Public Art in San Diego

It’s all around us, in dozens of locations throughout San Diego, offering moments of serendipity and surprise.

  Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Nestled between Mira Mesa and Rancho Penasquitos is a patch of wilderness filled with more than 500 species of native plants and 175 species of birds, as well as other wildlife.

  Queen Califia's Magical Circle

Inspired by the ancient Spanish myth and legends of Califia, the mythical paradise for which California is named, Queen Califia's Magical Circle was the last major project of internationally acclaimed artist Niki de Saint Phalle, who gave it as a gift to the City of Escondido.

  Jacarandas

San Diego County has turned blue and purple again, dusted by a blue snowfall, underneath lavender clouds, thanks to more than 12,000 jacaranda trees planted along city and suburban streets

  Marston House

The George White and Anna Gunn Marston House was built over 100 years ago as a private home for San Diego businessman and visionary George W. Marston, whose civic leadership and philanthropy had a lasting impact on San Diego.

  Go Fly a Kite!

San Diego is kite-flying country! It’s one of Sunset Magazine's top four places to fly a kite in the West.

  The Great Spreckels Organ

The great outdoor Spreckels Organ and Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park was a gift to the City of San Diego in 1915 from John D. and Adolph B. Spreckels, sons of the sugar millionaire Claus Spreckels. It was designed to be the centerpiece of the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition. It is still one of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organs, containing 4,518 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet.

  Footbridges of Bankers Hill

Just north of downtown San Diego and west of Balboa Park are two historic footbridges spanning San Diego’s past and future.

  Cowles Mountain

At 1,591 feet, Cowles Mountain is the highest point within the San Diego city limits.