San Diego is doing that thing it does this time of year—stacking wildly different (and equally fun) events into one weekend. You’ve got a massive street fair in Encinitas, rodeo action out in Lakeside, rare vintage cars overlooking the ocean in La Jolla, and one of the city’s most unique art traditions in full bloom. Add in mild temps and 200+ live music shows, and you’ve got a weekend worth getting out for.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
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The Events

🌸 Encinitas Spring Street Fair – April 25–26, Encinitas
Coastal street fair vibes with 400+ vendors, live music, and food booths stretching along Highway 101.

🎨 Bloom Bash – April 25, San Diego Museum of Art
An after-hours garden party in Balboa Park with DJs, cocktails, and art-inspired floral energy.

🌺 Art Alive – April 24–27, San Diego Museum of Art
Florists reinterpret famous artworks with stunning floral displays—one of San Diego’s most unique spring traditions.

🤠 Lakeside Rodeo – April 25–26, Lakeside
A true Western throwback—bull riding, barrel racing, and rodeo action that’s been a local tradition for decades.

🍻 Duck Foot 3-Year Anniversary – April 26, Miramar
Gluten-reduced brews, live music, and a laid-back brewery party celebrating three years in Miramar.

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🚗 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 24–26, La Jolla
Rare vintage cars, oceanfront views, and serious luxury vibes—one of San Diego’s most stunning (and photogenic) weekends.

🌮 Murrieta’s Fine Mexican Food – Bonita
A true South Bay staple with a loyal local following—Murrieta’s delivers generous plates, strong margaritas, and that classic sit-down Mexican restaurant vibe. Think sizzling fajitas, hearty combo plates, and a relaxed patio that makes it easy to linger. Recommended by Barb, one of our newest subscribers!

🐾 Walk for Animals – May 2, San Diego
Thousands of dogs, a scenic group walk, and big community energy—one of the city’s most feel-good annual events.

🎬 GI Film Festival San Diego – May 6–8, San Diego
Powerful films spotlighting military and veteran stories, with screenings, panels, and conversations you won’t find anywhere else.

If there’s a “default perfect day” route in San Diego, this is it. The Mission Bay Loop wraps around the bay with wide, mostly flat paths that work just as well for a casual stroll as they do for a full-on bike cruise.

You can go the full ~12-mile loop or just pick a stretch—either way, it’s all about easy miles, water views, and plenty of spots to stop along the way. Bonus: you’ll roll right past Belmont Park if you want to mix in a little classic boardwalk energy.

Tip: Start on the east side in the morning for calmer paths, then finish near the ocean once the clouds burn off.

Another great sunset shot of the Oceanside Pier

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Fri 4/24
High 71° / Low 55° • ⛅ 5%

Sat 4/25
High 67° / Low 54° • 🌤️ 14%

Sun 4/26
High 66° / Low 51° • 🌤️ 24%

A classic spring-in-San-Diego weekend: mild afternoons, cool mornings, and a little morning cloud cover giving way to pockets of sun.

Uvas Winery – John Lowery – Poway – 5-8pm
Rancho Bernardo Inn – Kevin James O’Brien – Rancho Bernardo – 5-9pm
JAI at the Conrad – Aaron Diehl Trio – La Jolla – 5:30-8:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Dana Duplan – El Cajon – 6-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Yarp – San Marcos – 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Surfbirdz – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – David Shyde – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza – Escondido – 6-9pm
CoLab Public House – Jimmy & Enrique – Vista – 6-9pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – Raynaldo Martine – Vista – 6-9pm
Deft Brewing | The Gärten | Pizza Cassette – Mystery Train – Morena – 6-9pm
Downtown Cafe – The Exit Band – El Cajon – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Helena Holleran – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Charlie Chavez & La Perla Negra – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Punkgrass – Santa Ysabel – 6-9pm

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🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am
Wong's Dragon Room – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Rolando – 9pm-1am
Winstons OB – Karaoke w/Corey Glasper – Ocean Beach – 9:30pm-12:30am

🧠 Trivia

Koi Zen Cellars – Trivia April – Rancho Bernardo – 6:30-9:30pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Colette Sings – Encinitas – 6-9pm
Soma – August Burns Red & The Amity Affliction – Sports Arena – 6-9pm
The Landings at Carlsbad – Rock Ready Band – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos: James • Courtney • Dave • Martha – Gaslamp Quarter – 6-9pm
Uvas Winery – BB & Company – Poway – 6-9pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – The Heat – Carlsbad – 6-10pm
The Galley at the Marina – Side Traxx – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
The Jazz Lounge – Irving Flores: Last Saturday Latin Jazz – College East – 6:15-9pm
Downtown Cafe – Good Fun Band – El Cajon – 6:30-9:30pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Justin Froese – Carlsbad – 6:30-9:30pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – John Bennett – Leucadia – 6:30-9:30pm
Négociant Winery – Latin Jazz Night – Uptown Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Soma – August Burns Red & The Amity Affliction – Sports Arena – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Archie Thompson Trio – Marina District – 6:30-10:30pm
Hooley's Pub House – Ron's Garage Band – Rancho San Diego – 7-9:30pm

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🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 – Karaoke w/ Patrick Hill – Oceanside – 6-10pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - SDSU Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

Forgotten Barrel Winery – Fairview Canyon – Escondido – 2-5pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Raney Evans Raney – El Cajon – 2-5pm
The Jazz Lounge – Douglas Kvandal Jazz Organ Trio – College East – 2-5pm
American Legion Post 416 – Songwriters Soirée – Encinitas – 3-6pm
Duke's La Jolla – Orion Song – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Fast Times – The Exit Band – Bay Park – 3-6pm
Hangar 76 – Al Barnes – Oceanside – 3-6pm
La Mesa Wine Works – Jazz Reps – La Mesa – 3-6pm
Pour House – Grateful Dead Tribute Diego Dead – Oceanside – 3-6pm
The Kraken – Midnight Ride – Cardiff – 3-6pm
The Galley at the Marina – Manzanita Blues – Chula Vista – 3-7pm
Carruth Cellars - Liberty Station – Perfect Blend Duo – Liberty Station – 4-7pm
Deft Brewing | The Gärten | Pizza Cassette – Quick Fix Funk Trio – Morena – 4-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – TJ Moss – La Jolla – 4-7pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Christy & Ed – Poway – 4-7pm

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🎤 Karaoke

Steel 94 – Karaoke – Spring Valley – 2-5pm
American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with Terryoke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Karaoke – Santee – 8:30-11:59pm
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Shadowridge Golf Club – Musical Bingo - Classic Fun With A Musical Twist – Vista – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – Music Trivia – Poway – 5-7pm
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm

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Answer: A) Giant Dipper & The Plunge

The Story:
Both the Giant Dipper roller coaster and The Plunge natatorium date back to 1925, when developer John D. Spreckels built what was then called the Mission Beach Amusement Center.

The Giant Dipper is one of the last remaining classic wooden roller coasters on the West Coast—still operating nearly a century later. Just steps away, The Plunge was once one of the largest indoor saltwater swimming pools in the world, drawing crowds year-round.

Their addition to the National Register in 1978 recognized not just the structures themselves, but the golden age of seaside amusement parks they represent—right here in San Diego.

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San Diego Meteor is published every Friday morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.