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Seadragons & Seahorses

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Talk about Hidden San Diego… How much more hidden can you get than peeking at one of natures most impressive camouflage artists?

Check out Seadragons & Seahorses, new permanent exhibition at Birch Aquarium that features one of the largest seadragon habitats in the world. Seadragons & Seahorses immerses aquarium guests into the underwater lives of seahorses and seadragons, while giving a peek into the work Birch Aquarium’s renowned Husbandry Team is doing to ensure that these species survive into the future. Seadragons & Seahorses is included in the cost of Birch Aquarium admission.

When: Ongoing until Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Sundays, 9am-5pm
Mondays, 9am-5pm
Tuesdays, 9am-5pm
Wednesdays, 9am-5pm
Thursdays, 9am-5pm
Fridays, 9am-5pm
Saturdays, 9am-5pm
Where:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, 92037

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Mexico Gourmet Festival

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San Diego has many great restaurants but if you had to choose what regional food category San Diego was known for it would probably be Mexican.

With our close proximity to the Mexican-American border, you’d be hard pressed to find another city in California with as many top notch Mexican eateries.

To that point, the inaugural Mexico Gourmet Festival will take place on the evening of June 1 at the Embarcadero Marina Park South in the San Diego Bay, from 5 – 9 p.m. This festival is a one-night tribute to the flavors, colors and sounds of Mexican culture and will feature both traditional and modern gourmet takes on beloved dishes.

Guests will have the chance to discover the hidden flavors of Mexican dishes they know and love with unlimited tastings from the most prominent chefs and restaurants from both sides of the California-Mexico border.

Holiday Happenings in San Diego

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Few things are as uniquely local as the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Now in its 45th year, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is guaranteed to make you reconsider holiday traditions. Imagine a flotilla of sparkling boats, all decked out for the holidays, of all shapes and sizes sailing up and down the calm waters of San Diego Bay and you’re well on your way to understanding what it means to be a San Diegan.

Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 45th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during the evenings of December 11 and 18, 2016. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme, “It Began with a Roar – San Diego Zoo Celebrates 100 Years.”

Presented by the Port of San Diego, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic events in the region.

This year, for the first time, the parade will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making the turn to Coronado, giving spectators another area to view the parade.

For more information about this event, and where the best views of this city tradition, visit sdparadeoflights.org now.

Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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I must have been under a rock, but something really amazing has been happening in San Diego for a while.

Turn San Diego into a giant gameboard with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of The Amazing Race with a fun city tour.

Simply use your own smart phone and see the sights while solving clues, completing challenges and learning local history. Available 365 days, Sunrise to Sunset. Signup at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com

Cost: $9 – $20
When: Any day of the week through December 31, 2015 from 10am to 6pm
Where:
Old Town State Historic Park
4002 Wallace Street, San Diego, 92110
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Comic-Con for Outsiders

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If you are anything like us, you will be outside looking in when Comic-con starts in July. Yeah, we couldn’t get tickets either, but fear not ticketless heroes! There are plenty of things you can do even if you’re not invited. Below you can peruse a list of cool things happening in and around downtown loosely associated with geekdom’s official gathering.

Family Movie Night
How to Train Your Dragon 2
WHEN: July 7, 2015 @ 8:30 pm
WHERE: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Road
San Diego, CA 92106
COST: Free

The Art of Comic-Con
WHEN: June 20 – August 30
DESCRIPTION: San Diego Public Library is pleased to partner with Comic-Con International in the presentation of The Art of Comic-Con exhibition in the Art Gallery. Providing unprecedented access to original art by over 60 comics artists, the exhibition traces the history of Comic-Con through art and provides a sneak peek into the evolving process of creating comic art.
WHERE: Central Library 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
COST: Free

Jay and Silent Bob Get Old Live
WHERE: The American Comedy Company (Site is currently down)
WHEN: July 10, 2015
COST: $30
This is what fans everywhere have been waiting for – an opportunity to see their heroes on stage doing what they love, telling stories.

The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
WHERE: The American Comedy Company (Site is currently down)
WHEN: July 10, 2015
COST: Free
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail weird, hypnotic, hilarious relationship will draw you in and make you feel like part of their family.

Summer Pops – Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
WHERE: San Diego Symphony
WHEN: July 9, 2015
COST: $25-$90
Brought to life by the San Diego Symphony accompanied by exciting visuals on giant screens, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will take audiences on a powerful musical retrospective through the popular video game franchise’s most memorable melodies.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
WHERE: San Diego Symphony
WHEN: July 11, 2015
COST: $35-$150
Journey back to the land of Hyrule with Master Quest, the next chapter in the acclaimed world tour, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, a never-before seen or heard multimedia experience that celebrates the beloved Zelda franchise.

Total Combat Zombie Attack
Total Combat Paintball
WHERE: 1699 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113
WHEN: Jul 9 – 12, 2015
COST: $40
Enter the darken TCP Warehouse, the only light you will have is the light reflecting from your headlights. You will need to clear 3 Zones without being converted into zombies.

Doug Loves Movies
WHERE: The American Comedy Company (Site is currently down)
WHEN: July 8, 2015
COST: $18
Comedian Doug Benson (“Super High Me” and Comedy Central’s “The Benson Interruption”) hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies!

Geek & Sundry’s Heading to SDCC
WHEN: Jul 9 – 12, 2015
COST: Free
WHERE: Petco Park
Geek & Sundry will be heading to Comic-Con International: San Diego, Southern California’s hottest celebration for all things nerdily geektastical.

The Best Spots to Watch the 2015 Women’s World Cup Finals in San Diego

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The US Women’s National Soccer team is in the Women’s World Cup Final and there are a number of gathering spots if you don’t want to take in the spectacle alone. Check out this list of local viewing parties downtown where you can get your soccer on with hundreds (maybe thousands?) of like minded fanatics of the world’s most popular sport! Find your favorite on this list? Share your own here in the comments or on our Facebook page!