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Make a difference this Earth Day at the Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup! Join over 5,000 volunteers at 100+ sites from Julian to the coast in San Diego County’s largest earth week cleanup. Help remove litter and debris from your community and be part of a county-wide effort to protect our planet. Registration Opens April 1 I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

A strawberry moon occurs during the time of year when strawberries fully ripen.

Make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable with an exquisite brunch at Dockside 1953, an iconic waterfront restaurant offering stunning bay views and a buffet to please every palate. Indulge in delicious waffles, made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and more, all in a picturesque waterfront setting. To make the day even more special, moms will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a long-stem rose.

The first returns in Tuesday’s special election for county supervisor show Paloma Aguirre, the Democratic mayor of Imperial Beach with a 6 point lead over her opponent John McCann.

The 2025 San Diego Book Crawl highlights the region’s thriving independent bookseller community, including its newest addition, Hey Books! in East Village.

Nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, overlooking the picturesque San Diego Bay, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina offers the ultimate backdrop for an Easter Sunday gathering with a special brunch buffet at Marina Kitchen. Curated by award-winning Chef Rafael Corniel, savor various premium seafood specialties like shrimp cocktails and lobster rolls, signature dishes such as Dungeness crab benedict, a carving corner featuring honey-glazed ham and smoked New York steak, and made-to-order crepes and omelet stations with all the fixings. Additionally, indulge in Chef Victor’s famous house-made desserts, including crème brûlée and Valrhona chocolate layer cake. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on Facebook / Instagram

All parking rate adjustments range between $1 and $2.50 per hour, which is allowed by current San Diego Unified Port District Code.

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a vampire tale, a story of the Jim Crow South, an Afrofuturistic vision and a heart-pounding tribute to the blues and Black culture. Cinema Junkie takes a deep dive into the film with critics and authors.

The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids. Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May Gator by the Bay - Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival returns to San Diego on May 8-11, 2025! Enjoy a zesty gumbo of music, food and joie de vivre with 100+ entertaining performances and culinary delights, presented by San Diego's Bon Temps Social Club. We guarantee you: Music, Dance, Food & Fun! More than 100 performances on 7 stages Zydeco, Blues, Cajun, Rockabilly and Latin music and dance in one place Huge Shaded Dance Floors Authentic Tastes of Louisiana in the French Quarter Food Court Shopping Delights in the Juried Crafts Market Family Friendly Atmosphere and Entertainment Intriguing presentations of Louisiana culture Kids 17 and under FREE with paid adult For more information and a full entertainment schedule view the website listed above. Daily Hours: Thursday: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Special Evening Concert Friday 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Afternoon & Evening Festival with Full Food Court and Three Stages Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Full Festival with Seven Stages Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Full Festival with Seven Stages Visit: Gator By The Bay-Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival Gator by the Bay on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to run for a cause! On Saturday, March 8, join the Mermaid Series, an inspiring race series uplifting and empowering women of all ages and capabilities, as they partner with San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts to help children in need. The Mermaid Series’ San Diego Half Marathon will take place at Tecolote South Shores in beautiful Mission Bay. Every registration donation directly funds surgeries for disadvantaged children, helping them heal, grow and thrive. Use code FRESHSTART when you register to receive an exclusive 10% off your entry. Lace up your running shoes, join us in making a difference and help us give children the fresh start they deserve! PACKET PICKUP We highly recommend you pick up your race packet PRIOR to race day! This is the best way to keep your race morning stress free and keep a smile on your face! Participants always ask if they can pick up their friends packet and YES, you can pick up a friends bib number and shirt provided you bring a copy (digital picture or photocopy) of their drivers license. (YOU MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR PHOTO ID, NO EXCEPTIONS) Thursday Location: Road Runners Sport Address: 5553 Copely Drive, San Diego Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet (Packets will not be available prior to 2:00 pm) Friday Location: Tecolote Shores Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet (Packets will not be available prior to 11:00 a.m.) RACE DAY - Saturday Location: Tecolote Shores Time: 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet **Bibs for the girls 1.5 mile dash will be available at Tecolote Shores until 9:45 am DIRECTIONS & PARKING The start and finish line is located at Tecolote Shores on the grass area adjacent to the Mission Bay Playground.There are several options for parking near Tecolote Shores. All the parking options are first come, first serve so we encourage you to arrive early. Next to the parking area is the approximate distance to the Start / Finish area. Parking on E. Mission Bay Drive: (0 to 1 mile) Street parking on E. Mission Bay Drive is available in front of Tecolote Shores and to the north of the Start / Finish area. These spaces are expected to fill up first. Note, the spaces in front of Tecolote Shores are "Back In Only" so please be careful when backing into the spots. Tecolote Shores North Parking Lot: (.1 mile) Lmited number of spaces at the Tecolote Shores North parking lot. Again, these will fill up quickly so if you are arriving after 6:15 am we anticipate this lot will be full. Playa Pacifica Parking Lot: (.5 mile) There are several parking areas at Playa Pacifica with approximately 150 spaces. Playa Pacifica North Parking Lot: (.9 mile) One of the larger parking lots with approximately 200 spaces. E. Mission Bay Dr, Just South of Clairemont Dr: (1.3 miles) Easy access from Hwy 5 and the Clairemont Dr Exit. Has approximately 80 spots E. Mission Bay Dr, Just North of Clairemont Dr: (1.5 miles) Easy access from Hwy 5 and the Clairemont Dr Exit. Has approximately 250 spots Sun Runner Parking Lot: (.5 miles) Dirt parking lot located to the South of Sea World Dr and E. Mission Bay Drive / Pacific Hwy. We recommend this as a backup lot only because it does not have defined parking spaces. We will have rows coned off for parking to help with the parking flow. Please reference this parking map. To get to the Start / Finish you will need to walk and cross over Sea World Drive and then follow E. Mission Bay Drive to the Start / Finish.