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Hilton San Diego / Del Mar
MainTour Special Online Roomnite Rates
Conveniently located next to the world-famous Del Mar Race Track &
Thoroughbred Club and the Del Mar Fairgrounds,
the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar has 245 tastefully
decorated guest rooms complementing the Tudor-style architecture
of the three-story hotel.
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San Diego Beachfront Villas
Luxury oceanfront vacation accommodations that are both bright and casual.
These vacation rental units have many fine amenities that usually include
spacious living, sleeping, kitchen and dining areas and accessories designed for
long-term stays. Over 200 San Diego area properties available.
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S.D. Padres Spring Training - [MAR]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
Capistrano Return of the Swallows - Mar 17th
Festivities include Pageantry, the traditional bell ringing at the sight of the first swallows, colorful entertainment, and tasty ethnic foods and live music.
Major Sports Events - March
 Carlsbad 5000 - Early Spring - - flat and fast 5K road race has made 14 world records in its 20+ year history. Prize purse, fitness expo and festival.
- World's fastest 5K Run / 9 World Records / $70,000 Prize Purse.
Carlsbad Ranch Flower Fields in Bloom [Mar-Apr]
Very striking site of brilliantly colored ronunculus bloom for spring.
S.D. Gulls - WCHL Hockey [Nov-Apr]
California Whale Migration - [Jan-Mar]
Annual migration of the California gray whales to warm breeding
grounds off of Baja California.
Festival Events
San Diego Latino Film Festival
- Short and feature length films about the Latino experience - Mission Valley area theaters.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
- Celebrate the wearing of the green with a Balboa Park parade and Irish Festival.
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| April Festivals
So Calif Baseball Central
MainTour's Premier Baseball Ticket Exchange
24/7 Online Ticket Services
L.A. Dodgers - Tickets & Schedule
S.D. Padres - Tickets & Schedule
Anaheim Angeles -Tickets & Schedule
All-Stars, Playoffs & World Series
Ticket Exchange - Sold Out Games
California Baseball Hall of Fame
California Minor League Teams
MLB Spring Training Camp
NCAA, High School, Little League
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S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
Del Mar National Horse Show - April Event
Three weeks of equestrian magic starting mid-April has been a major production since 1956.
Encinitas Street Fair - Late April
US Hwy 101, Encinitas, Fair Info
Annual event since 1984, this fair features over 400 arts and craft vendors and also
the 101 Artist' Colony presenting their local history artwork.
Sports Events
La Jolla Half Marathon - [APR]
Course starts at Del Mar Fairgrounds and finishes at La Jolla Cove.
Food, festivities and prizes.
Encinitas Street Fair - April
US Hwy 101, Encinitas, Fair Info
Annual event since 1984, this fair features over 400 arts and craft vendors and also
the 101 Artist' Colony presenting their local history artwork.
Carlsbad Ranch Flower Fields in Bloom [Mar-Apr]
Very striking site of brilliantly colored ronunculus bloom for spring.
More April Festivals
The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair - Annual event held (Late April) at Balboa Park Activity Center.
Art Walk San Diego
- This free visual and performing art celebration is set along a scenic path through Little Italy, where live entertainment and works of art are displayed in outdoor venues, studios, galleries, and businesses. [APR]
Adams Avenue Roots Festival
- Normal Heights Business District
S.D. Gulls - WCHL Hockey [Nov-Apr]
San Diego Crew Classic [APRIL]
This rowing race will feature 3000 participants in teams from all over the
United States, Canada and Europe. Competition will be held at Crown Point Shores in Mission Bay.
This regatta has been an annual event since 1973.
Coronado Flower Show
The City of Coronado's 81th annual Flower Show is a standard flower show including a horticulture, design children's, and men's section.
The show attracts exhibitors from all parts of San Diego County and is considered a Spring highlight for the local community and visitors alike.
The show is held in Spreckels Park at the center of Coronado's Village, and is the largest flower show held under tents in the West.
Del Mar National Horse Show - April Event
Show Website -
Three weeks of equestrian magic starting mid-April has been a major production since 1956.
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San Diego Sheraton - Online Directory
MainTour Online Rates Special!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Sheraton Hotel Resorts in the
greater San Diego region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
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Fiesta Cinco de Mayo [1st Weekend of May]
Mexican patriotic celebration of dance, food and historical reenactments in San Diego Old Town.
The third largest celebration of cultural, ethnic and historic heritage in the United States,
this event draws over 70,000 participants each year.
S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
Ramona Air Fair - Memorial Day Weekend Event
Ramona Airport; Fair Website
Held since 1995, the Air Fair began as "Ramona Air Attack Base Open House"
demonstrating the skills and fire fighting characteristics of Fire Fighting Planes and Helicopters.
Since then the event has grown into a 3 day 2 evening event, with more than 30,000 spectators, showcasing various aircraft from Hot Air Balloons, Sky Divers, World War II Fighter Planes, military fighter jets, Air Plane rides, Fire Fighting Planes and Helicopters.
Festival Adventures
Carlsbad Village Street Faire - a festival that happens
on the first sunday in both May and November. Over 100 vendors and 70,000 people visit for these big weekend events.
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Tour Dana Point California
Truly one of the most beautiful man-made harbor in California.
There is a lot to do along the beach, marina, adjacent shops and restaurants
and the assortment of local attractions.
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Del Mar Fair June
The annual fair in June for San Diego County is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack. The biggest event of the year features contests,
exhibits, live music, amusement park rides, animal shows, big-name concerts, food and games. Check ahead to see the concert schedule for any particular date.
The many vendor exhibits include themes such as Design in Wood, Art Show, Home & Hobby, Flower & Garden Show and more.
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Del Mar Draft, Mule and Fresian Horse Show - June Event
Fair Website -
Incredible performances by the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales and their vintage Studebaker beer wagon (circa 1900) impress Fairgoers
during the first weekend of the Del Mar County Fair.
Festival Adventures
La Jolla Festival of the Arts - (Late June) - Held on UCSD Campus - The weekend will be filled with art, music, food and fun.
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival - Temecula in early June since 1983.
International Hand Launch Glider Festival - Early June - Torrey Pines Glider Port hosted by the Torrey Pines Gulls.
Ocean Beach Street Fair - Fireworks Festival and Chili Cook-off - Late June
Mainly Mozart Festival - Month long celebration of music and art.
S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
Suzuki Rock N Roll Marathon [EARLY JUNE]
Voted by Runner's World as one of the top 10 most fun marathons to run.
With live bands and cheerleaders at every mile, a stellar post-race party and an evening headliner concert.
The Finish Line Festival features live music, refreshments and food in Mission Bay San Diego.
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San Diego Comic-Con International - Mid-July
P.O. Box 128458, San Diego, CA 92112-8458; (619) 491-2475;
Convention Website
The largest comics and pop culture event in North America meets annually at the San Diego Convention Center.
The entire convention center filled with the hottest comics, toys, games and movie memorabilia.
Comic-Con International Film Festival
Street Scene San Diego - July Pop Music Festival
PO Box 2671, La Jolla, CA 92038;
Festival Website;
First started in 1984, Today, Street Scene has emerged as a premiere musical event presenting top-rated artists along with a diverse array
of musical styles. From Grammy winners to emerging artists, the event continues to preserve its reputation as the top urban music festival in the country.
The new venue outside of Qualcomm Stadium will be Street Scene's largest site to date.
Orange County Fair July
Big three-week event with arcade rides, shows, concerts and much more.
Festival Adventures
Red, White and Boom - Patriotic 4th of July Celebration at Legoland California
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Sports Adventures
Strides for Seniors - 5K Walk/Run with Senior/Family Expo (July - Balboa Park))
Junior World Golf Championship - attracts the best junior golfers in the world held each July Torrey Pines
San Diego Over The Line Tournament - July
Old Mission Beach World Championship Over the Line Tournament -
Since 1953 this very popular summer entertainment features a form of softball, limited to 1,200 teams of three persons each,
playing almost 2,400 games in two weekends with 52,000 expected to attend.
Fourth of July Celebration
A number of locations feature daytime parades, festivals and evening fireworks in honor of American Independence Day.
Sea World San Diego - Late Night Fireworks
Legoland California - Late Night Fireworks
Bringle Terrace - Vista - Late Night Fireworks
San Diego Harbor - Late Night Fireworks
S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
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S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
Street Scene [Aug/Sep]
San Diego's signature entertainment event. One weekend features over 90 great bands
in live outdoor performances in the San Diego Gaslamp Area.
Taste of Main Street - August
US Hwy 101, Encinitas, Fair Info
International food festival presented every year since 1990, includes live entertainment,
food galore and the popular Rods & Woodies classic car show.
Summerfest Concert Series - August
Sherwood Auditorium; La Jolla Music Society;
Festival Website;
Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing - Aug / Sep
Season runs mid-July to Mid-September
Race track "where the turf meets the surf." Season, racing, and horsemen's information.
Over $6.7 million in prize stakes featured.
Ice Town Skate Championships - UTC Late August
Large indoor skating rink features major championship tournament.
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Taste of Main Street - Encinitas International Food Festival
Celebrate Dance Festival [Late Aug] - Eveoke Dance Theater sponsors this three day event (free to public) featuring over 50 major dance groups.
Spreckles Park Concerts - Coronado Sunday Evening concerts all summer
Toshiba Tennis Classic - Carlsbad
S.D. Padres Baseball - MLB [Apr-Sept]
Fleet Week San Diego [Mid/Late Aug]
Week long series of patriotic events, parades, etc to
celebrate the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Includes MCAS Miramar
Air Show, Navy ship tours and more.
- World Body Surfing Championships [Late Aug]
Annual competition at Oceanside Pier.
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More Adventures:
Solvang -
Charming Danish vacation village located near the California Central Coast.
Newport Beach -
Orange County's upscale coastal resort center.
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Cardiff Beach Fair - Late Sept
Annual event since 1996, it includes a classic surf competition.
Wavecrest Woodies Meet - 3rd Sat - Moonlight Beach
World's largest gathering of wooden bodied automobiles.
The event also naturally draws some of the most outstanding vintage Longboards displayed with the Woodies.
More Info.
Festival Adventures
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Pacific Islander Festival - Late Sept at Mission Beach brings island greetings of the Pacific to
emphasize the culture of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
 Julian Grape Stomp [Labor Day Weekend]
- celebrates the harvest of the grapes with a real, olde-world style grape stomp and festa at the Menghini Winery.
Julian Bluegrass Festival [mid-Sept]
- Annual event started in 1971, this is the oldest Bluegrass Festival in California. Many of the finest bluegrass artists today started on this stage in contests and in performances.
S.D. Padres Baseball - [APR-SEP]
Enjoy Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres at their new signature baseball
park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This facility, which includes some
quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
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La Mesa Oktoberfest - 1st Weekend in October
La Mesa Village; Festival Website;
Put on your walking shoes and be prepared to walk 7 city blocks filled with over 400 craft and commercial booths, 5 food courts, 2 beer gardens, a children’s carnival and a huge dance floor to show off your Chicken Dance.
A crowd of over 200,000 guests will visit the Grand Daddy of all street fairs and the largest 3-day Oktoberfest West of the Mississippi.
Carlsbad Beaches
Two long beaches and three lagoon wetland reserve areas.
Brick-or-Treat - [Late OCT] Come see the scarier side of the Lego brick world
in this Haloween celebration at Legoland California
San Diego International Orchid Fair [OCT]
Bing Crosby Hall, S.D. County Fairgrounds /
Fair Website;
Annual event since 1995 sponsored by Quail Botanical Gardens.
Vendors will have varieties of flowering plants that will dazzle your senses for their unusual shapes and colors -
some exude marvelous fragrances not duplicated in commercial perfumes.
The Scream Zone - October Event
Show Website -
A haunted event held yearly at the Del Mar Fairgrounds during October. Attractions
include House of Horror, Haunted Hayride and 3D Ghost Maze with live music and entertainment.
Check ahead for dates.
UCSD Tritons Ice Hockey - Oct thru Jan at UTC IceTown
San Diego International Orchid Fair [OCT]
Bing Crosby Hall, S.D. County Fairgrounds /
Fair Website;
Annual event since 1995 sponsored by Quail Botanical Gardens.
Vendors will have varieties of flowering plants that will dazzle your senses for their unusual shapes and colors -
some exude marvelous fragrances not duplicated in commercial perfumes.
The Scream Zone - [OCT]
Show Website -
A haunted event held yearly at the Del Mar Fairgrounds during October. Attractions
include House of Horror, Haunted Hayride and 3D Ghost Maze with live music and entertainment.
Check ahead for dates.
Laguna Mountain 100 Mile Trail Run - Mt Laguna [OCT]
San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run - Start at Lake Morena Campground -
The course will go north on the Pacific Crest Trail for 43 miles. Runners will then follow
new series of trails to a turnaround point in Cuyamaca State Park (50 miles).
S.D. Chargers Football - NFL [Sept-Dec]
Little Italy Fiesta - Oct 12, 2003
Over 75,000 expected to attend this street party in the San Diego's historic business district
with live music, fine Italiam food, street painting and speciality crafts. (619) 233-3893.
October Festivals
Laguna Mountain Rendezvous [OCT]
- Step back in time & enjoy an authentic 1700's to 1840's Rocky Mountain Fur Traders encampment!
Demonstrations of primitive skills, cooking, toolmaking, tomahawk throwing & blackpowder target shooting.
Julian Apple Days [OCT]
- Month long celebration where Julian is at its most charming (and therefore busiest) during the fall, when leaves change color and local apples ripen.
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Tour Gatorland Florida
Since 1949, Gatorland has delivered an incredible display of huge alligators and crocodiles, train ride, aviary,
breeding marsh and bird sanctuary, petting zoo, nature walk, gift shop, and one-of-a-kind shows such as the
world famous Gator Jumparoo.
A popular half day attraction Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve.
Known internationally as the Alligator Capital of the World.
Mission Valley Marriott
Hotel Circle San Diego
Marriott focuses on what it takes to make your trip successful. Enjoy the comfort of one of our 350 guest rooms, equipped with remote control TV, high speed
Internet access, phones with voice-mail and multiple data ports.
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| December Festivals & Events
So Calif Christmas Festival
Family Fun Adventures for the Holiday Season
Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Concert Series
Parades & Festivals
NCAA Bowl Games
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December Special Events
Holiday of Lights - December Event
The dazzling animation of many sparkling colors has become a winter season favorite at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Features vehicle tour of the light display at the fairgrounds each night in December.
LDS Temple Christmas Lights and Concert Program [DEC]
- Public Christmas Concert Festival held nightly.
Balboa Park December Nights - 1st Weekend in December
Annual event since 1978, celebrate the holidays with sparkling lights, color, food, music and fun.
The event features traditional celebrations, cultural attractions and theatrical and musical entertainment throughout Balboa Park.
Many musuems have extended evening free admission hours during this event.
San Diego Auto Show - Last Dec Weekend
Massive weekend exhibit of over 400 new car and truck models with latest innovations in
concept, nd autmotive technologies. Many vendors for "upgraded" vehicle features.
at San Diego Convention Center.
San Diego Auto Show -
San Diego Holiday Bowl DEC
Major collegiate football championship game played in San Diego in late December.
Intercollegiate Championship Football Game played at Qualcomm Stadium one evening in the last week of December.
For over 25 years the Holiday Bowl features the Pacific-10 Conference runner-up against the third selection from the Big 12 Conference.
San Diego Poinsettia Bowl - DEC
Annual football game started in 2005 by the San Diego Bowl Game Association.
The game is proceeded by special events at the Zoo, Sea World and USS Midway featuring the
opposing teams and other celebrities.
UCSD Tritons Ice Hockey - Oct thru Jan at UTC IceTown
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