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Hey San Diego - this weekend brings art, history, and pure SoCal fun: Oceanside Museum of Art launches its Plein Air Festival, the USS Midway celebrates 80 years, and pups take to the waves at Del Mar's Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon. Add free Movies in the Park, thousands of plumerias in bloom at Balboa Park, a youth surf challenge at Mission Beach, grape stomping in Julian, and tasty openings on the waterfront. Dive in for the lineup, hikes, cool local places to discover, weather, and live music countywide. Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
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The Events

🎨 Oceanside Plein Air Festival September 6-13 Artists paint Southern California landscapes outdoors with workshops, quick paint challenges, and $3,000 Best in Show award at Oceanside Museum of Art. Plus free admission museum admission on Sunday the 7th.

🚢 USS Midway's 80th Birthday September 6 (11am-3pm) Free admission to the live multicultural performances and free admission to the museum if you are 80 or older plus special exhibits honoring the legendary aircraft carrier's eight decades of service.

🎬 Summer Movies in the Park Various dates through October Free family-friendly outdoor movie screenings at parks countywide, starting 15 minutes after sunset with pre-show activities beginning around 6pm.

🌺 Hawaiian Plumeria Festival September 6-7 (10am-4pm) Free admission to Balboa Park's Casa del Prado featuring 1,000+ plumeria plants for sale, Polynesian entertainment, and Hawaiian food vendors.

🏄 Ken Whalen Surf Challenge September 7 Free youth surf competition at Mission Beach for ages 4-16, honoring Ken Whalen's legacy with adaptive surfing support and fun beach day for families.

🍇 Julian Grape Stomp Festa September 6 (11am-5pm) 28th anniversary celebration at Menghini Winery featuring traditional grape stomping, wine tastings, live music, and food vendors. $25 admission includes glass and tasting.

🐕 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon September 7 (8am-2pm) 20th annual dog surfing competition at Del Mar Dog Beach featuring 50+ surfing pups, costume contest, and fundraising for Helen Woodward Animal Center's orphan pets.

*None of the events listed here are sponsored. I’ll always let you know if they are…

The Food

🍤 Shorebird Restaurant Now Open After years of delays, upscale seafood restaurant finally opens in Seaport Village's historic over-water space with coastal California cuisine and bay views.

🍣 Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa Spring 2026 LA's acclaimed affordable sushi chain opens first San Diego location in Little Italy at 2100 Kettner Blvd, featuring high-quality Nozawa-style omakase and no-tipping policy. Link is to their LA/OC menu…

The Upcoming Events

✈️ Miramar Air Show September 26-28 America's largest military air show featuring Blue Angels, F-22 Raptors, and MAGTF demonstrations at MCAS Miramar. Free admission and parking, preferred seating available.

The Hike of the Week

🥾 Hike of the Week – Cabrillo Tidepool Trail
Explore the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument. This short, scenic trail (1 mile RT, ~45 min, easy) is best at low tide, revealing colorful sea life and hidden pools. Pair it with a stroll to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse for sweeping ocean views—or try the new Oceanside Trail, a 1-mile path with sweeping vistas leading to the tidepools.

The Local - Places to See

🌙 Gemini Moon Ranch – Temecula
Once a 1930s cattle ranch, this hidden gem in Temecula is now a rustic preservation site with oak groves, a winding creek, and vintage Western charm. Private tours are available by appointment, and the property recently starred on HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild, showcasing its timeless character. A rare chance to step into California’s ranching past just an hour from San Diego.

The Views

Del Mar Labor Day Sunset by Me. :-) Would love the Insta follow!

San Diego Trivia - Did you know?

How many ocean fishing piers does San Diego County have?

A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9

See the answer at the bottom of the newsletter!

The Weather

City of San Diego – Lindbergh Field
Friday: high 78°F, low 65°F ⛅
Saturday: high 77°F, low 63°F ⛅
Sunday: high 79°F, low 65°F ⛅

North County Coastal – Encinitas
Friday: high 74°F, low 64°F ⛅
Saturday: high 75°F, low 62°F ⛅
Sunday: high 77°F, low 62°F ⛅

North County Inland – Escondido
Friday: high 86°F, low 61°F ☀
Saturday: high 87°F, low 58°F ☀
Sunday: 89°F, low 56°F ☀

Mountains – Julian
Friday: high 81°F, low 58°F ⛅
Saturday: high 83°F, low 56°F ⛅
Sunday: high 84°F, low 56°F ⛅

Desert – Borrego Springs
Friday: high 88°F, low 61°F ⛅
Saturday: high 89°F, low 58°F ☀
Sunday: high 87°F, low 60°F ☀

The Music

Friday 9/5

Duke's La Jolla – Casey Turner – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Lilia Rose – Escondido – 4-6pm
Ramona Ranch Winery – Songbirds til Sunday w/ Ashley E Norton – Ramona – 5-6pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Brian Jones Rock n Roll Revival – San Diego – 5-7:30pm
The Camp Store – Brent Curtis – South Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – George Richards – Encinitas – 5-7:30pm
Orfila Vineyards and Winery – Fercho – San Pasqual Valley – 5-8pm
Seasons Restaurant – Danielle Angeloni – Carlsbad – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – Dave Schaffner – Poway – 5-8pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – The Sidelong Glances – El Cajon – 6-8pm
Panama 66 – Ventures a Go-Go – Balboa Park – 6-8pm
Pour House – Small Town Heroes – South Oceanside – 6-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Cadillac Fringe – San Marcos – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Jolene Cruz – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza – Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Tim Dierkes – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – David Shyde – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Vince Men – Wynola – 6-9pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Freddie Walton – San Diego – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Keni Yarbro – La Jolla – 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – The Heart – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Shake Bar & Lounge – Kevin Ryan – San Diego – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Andrew Peña – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Jay Cain - Encinitas - 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos - Eric, Courtney, Dave, Jon – San Diego – 6-9pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Point Loma – 6-10pm
The Galley at the Marina – Colour – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine – The Mercedes Moore Band – Mira Mesa – 6:30-8:30pm
Windmill Food Hall – Swingin Johnsons – Carlsbad – 6:30-8:30pm
American Legion Post 282 – Nigel One Man Band – La Mesa – 6:30-9:30pm
Négociant Winery – Don L. – Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood – Craig Dawson Trio – Marina – 6:30-10:30pm
Deft Brewing – Linda Berry Band – Bay Park (San Diego) – 7-9pm
Alejandra's Cantina – Blame Betty – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Aztec Brewing Company – The Brass Cats – Vista – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Sue Palmer – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – Cool Rush – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery – Rising Star – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jarred Matthew – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Rheanna Downey – Carlsbad Village – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – ZB Savoy – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Loews Coronado Bay Resort – Hank Easton – Coronado – 7-10pm
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill – Blake Dean – Oceanside – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – 3 Car Garage – Morena – 7-10pm
Good Bar – The Openers • The Eclectic • The Rox – Point Loma – 7-11pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – The Summer of Love Band – Poway – 7-11pm
Lou Lou’s Club – Electric Louieland Organ Trio – University Heights – 7pm
1st Street Bar – FreeMartini – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
The Holding Company – My Town Fest Day One: Victim – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11pm
Til-Two Club – Les Greene & the Swayzees – Talmadge – 8pm-12:30am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Jenny & the Tramps – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
Humphreys Backstage Live – Funk Allstars – San Diego – 8-10pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – TJ Moss – San Diego – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – FastTrax – Santee – 8-11pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Jason Graham – Encinitas – 8-11pm
McP's Irish Pub – Baywolf – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Pal Joey's – The IDEAS – Allied Gardens – 8pm-12am
The Roxy Encinitas – ProjektX – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Pour House – Monarch • Control Defect • Group Suicide – South Oceanside – 9pm-12am
Renegade Country – Wyatt & Jeremy – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
The Kraken – Equinox – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Lou Lou’s Club – Electric Louieland Organ Trio – University Heights – 10pm

Saturday 9/6

Bahia Resort Hotel – Russell Paihinui – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Matt Heinecke – San Diego – 10am-1pm
La Valencia Hotel – Tyler F. Simmons – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Brian Pierini – Mission Bay – 11am-2pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Brian Wahlstrom – San Diego – 12-3pm
Winston's – Radical Waves – Ocean Beach – 1-3pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – Rip Carson And The Carson-O-Genics – El Cajon – 1-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas – John Lowery – Encinitas – 1-4pm
The Holding Company – My Town Fest Day Two: Battalion of Saints – Ocean Beach – 2-11:30pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Lilia Rose – Escondido – 3-5pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill – Your Mom – Encinitas – 3-6pm
Winston's – Shambala – Ocean Beach – 4-7pm
Del Mar Plaza - Ocean View Deck – Albert Hurtado – Del Mar – 5-7pm
The Camp Store – The Traveling Nobodys – South Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Michael Dwyer – Encinitas – 5-7:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – Buzz Campbell & the Heartaches – El Cajon – 5-8pm
Koi Zen Cellars – Ashley Norton w/ Garfunkel – Carmel Mountain Ranch – 5-8pm
Pour House – The California Rangers – South Oceanside – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – John Patrick – Poway – 5-8pm
Panama 66 – Amanda Portela y los Atomicos – Balboa Park – 6-8pm
Windmill Food Hall – Sean McCole – Carlsbad – 6-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Sapphire – San Marcos – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Jonny Tarr – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Adrian Saint: Mindreader & Mentalist – Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Hyndsight Band – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Tyler F. Simmons – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Good Bar – Metallic Taste Band + Camille & The Roosters – Point Loma – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Billy Watson – Wynola – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Freddie Walton – La Jolla – 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Jolene Cruz – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Casey Turner – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Will Fedak - Encinitas - 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos: James, Courtney, Jon, Jeff, Eric – San Diego – 6-9pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Point Loma – 6-10pm
The Galley at the Marina – Rock of Ages – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Négociant Winery – Andy & Nathan – Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood – Archie Thompson Trio – Marina – 6:30-10:30pm
Deft Brewing – Kyle Merril Band – Bay Park (San Diego) – 7-9pm
Alejandra's Cantina – Mariela & Jorge – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Aztec Brewing Company – 14th Anniversary Jam – Abbey Zavala • Fermental Breakdown • Lucas Blues Band • Majora – Vista – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Jenny & the Tramps – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – The Reflectors – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery – Evidence – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Rebecca Jade – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Keefer & Rob – Carlsbad Village – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Fercho – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Loews Coronado Bay Resort – Jesse Johnson – Coronado – 7-10pm
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill – The Good Tones – Oceanside – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Full Strength Funk Band – Morena – 7-10pm
Lou Lou’s Club – Zak Najor & Friends – University Heights – 7pm Show
1st Street Bar – Synergy Band – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
Humphreys Backstage LIVE – 3 Car Garage – Point Loma – 8pm-12am
McP's Irish Pub – Misty & the Moby – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Til-Two Club – MC Chris – Talmadge – 8pm-1am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Gypsy Sally – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Keni Yarbro – San Diego – 8-11pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Freddie Walton – Encinitas – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Halo Effect – Santee – 8:30pm-12:30am
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill – Call of Tomorrow – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Renegade Country – Coyote Rebel – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
710 Beach Club – The White Collars • Slacker – Pacific Beach – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Ron Houston & the BerryPickers – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
The Kraken – 7 Seconds to Vegas – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Pour House – Cadillac Tramps • Razing June • Chocolate Bunny Project – South Oceanside – 9pm-12am
Winston's – Helix Moon • Tha Pact • Clifford & Friends – Ocean Beach – 9pm-12am
Lou Lou’s Club – Zak Najor & Friends – University Heights – 10pm Show

Sunday 9/7

Ramona Family Naturals – Ashley E Norton – Ramona – 10am-12pm
Bahia Resort Hotel – Dominic Blas – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Sean McCole – San Diego – 10am-1pm
Seasons Restaurant – Jesse Johnson – Carlsbad – 10:30am-1:30pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – David Shyde – Del Mar – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – Javid & Naoko – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – TJ Moss – Mission Bay – 11am-2pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Geoff Nigl – San Diego – 12-3pm
Duke's La Jolla – Keni Yarbro – La Jolla – 1-4pm
The Holding Company – My Town Fest Matinee After Party: Angry Samoans • Change Today • War Fever • Since We Were Kids + More – Ocean Beach – 1:30-9pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Victor Santana – Escondido – 2-4pm
Sky Valley Cellars – Ashley E Norton – Ramona – 2-4pm
Coronado Ferry Landing – Breezn – Coronado – 2-5pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – I-90 Band – El Cajon – 2-5pm
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O – Gonzo w/Busted Spurs – Coronado – 2-6pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Perfect Blend Duo – Oceanside – 3-6pm
The Kraken – Tube Amp'd – Cardiff – 3-6pm
Carruth Cellars - Liberty Station – Al Barnes – Liberty Station – 4-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – DevvLov – La Jolla – 4-7pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery – Breezin Band – National City – 4-7pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Pretty Sweet – Poway – 4-7pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen - Travis Guilliams - Encinitas - 4-7pm
Uvas Winery – Son Terre – Poway – 4-7pm
Orfila Vineyards and Winery – Puro Feeling – San Pasqual Valley – 4-8pm
The Galley at the Marina – Geoff Corey 5 – Chula Vista – 4-8pm
Panama 66 – The Red Fox Tails – Balboa Park – 5-7pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Peter Sprague Quartet – Sunday Jazz – Morena – 5-7pm
The Camp Store – Billy Fedak – South Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Blue Hooz – Encinitas – 5-7:30pm
Deft Brewing – Billy and the Gulf Coasters – Bay Park (San Diego) – 6-7:30pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Jazz Jam w/ Dylan Soto – Vista – 6-9pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood – Burt Brion Trio – Marina – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Joe Rathbone – Wynola – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Michael Richardson Duo – Carlsbad Village – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Tim Atkins – Leucadia – 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Casey Turner – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Pour House – The Erasers • Blue Park Suites • Fish Tank Revival – South Oceanside – 6-9pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill – Jazz Jam – Encinitas – 6-10pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Cabaret Series w/ Leonard Patton – Escondido – 6:30pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery – Ca-Set – National City – 7-10pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos: Tom, James, Dave – San Diego – 7-10pm
Humphreys Backstage LIVE – CCnE – Point Loma – 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Sunday Nights w/ Chickenbone Slim – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 9/5

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryaoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Winston's – Karaoke w/Corey Glasper – Ocean Beach – 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
Night Parade Brewing Company – Sunset Trivia – Scripps Ranch – 6-8pm
Mother Earth Brewing – Sunset Trivia – Vista – 6-8pm
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego – Trivia – Miramar – 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm
Red Tail Bar & Grill - Sycuan – Nerd Night Trivia – El Cajon – 6-8pm

Saturday 9/6

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - College Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

Sunday 9/7

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/ TerryOke – La Mesa – 1-5pm
Winston's – Oboke Karaoke – Point Loma – 8-11pm
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
1st Street Bar – Karaoke – Encinitas – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke w/ DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Dirty Birds Liberty Station – Sunset Trivia – Point Loma – 6-9pm
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and typos or errors could happen but we try our best!! …

Trivia Answer:
The correct answer is C) 7 ✅

San Diego County has seven ocean fishing piers, more than any other county in the U.S! They include Oceanside, Pacific Beach’s Crystal Pier, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Shelter Island, Embarcadero Marina, and Coronado Ferry Landing.

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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.