A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you are taking, as someone rightly said. And where better than San Diego, a city known for its parks and beaches. San Diego is the place to be if you want to spend your winter months away from chilly winds and snow. San Diego has significantly less visitors in January than in the middle of the summer, allowing you to experience endless blue skies, expansive beaches, exciting outdoor adventures and these awesome events in San Diego this January.
1. Borrego Springs Film Festival
When: Jan. 12-16
Where: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
A young and popular So Cal juried film festival in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation, Latino, & short films. We offer single-venue screenings, great local attendance, a catered opening gala, a filmmaker networking event, our Saturday party, panel discussions, workshops, a grand award ceremony, and much more. The BSFF is a celebration of motion-picture arts for the community, cinephiles, and filmmakers.
More info here: WEBSITE
2. San Diego Resolution Run 5K / 10K / Half Marathon
When: Jan. 14 | 7:15 -10:30 AM
Where: Tecolote Shores South Park, Mission Bay
Enjoy a beautiful course and water views as you wind through Mission Bay. After the run, check out the wellness village with healthy food, offers and products from our partners. All participants will receive a tshirt, custom finisher’s medal and chip-timed results!
More info here: WEBSITE
3. SeaWorld’s Inside Look
When: Jan. 14-16 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Where: SeaWorld San Diego
This unique event will take you behind the scenes and give you an inside look into what it takes to maintain a premier zoological institution like SeaWorld San Diego. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be on the SeaWorld Rescue Team? Curious to dive deep into the worlds of orcas, dolphins, sharks, and more? Hear and see, firsthand, what goes into providing world-class animal care from the people who do it every day.
More info here: WEBSITE
4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
When: Jan. 15 | 2-5 PM
Where: Harbor Drive – Embarcadero
The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal Bands, Drill Teams, Colleges/Universities, Fraternities, Sororities, Churches, Civic and Youth organizations. This parade is coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African American fraternity in America, founded in 1906.
More info here: WEBSITE
5. Jurassic Quest
When: Jan. 20-22 | Fri & Sat 9 AM-8 PM, Sun 9 AM-6 PM
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds
The world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. See our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50 Foot Long Megalodon. Meet our trainers, baby dinos and watch a live interactive Raptor show. You don’t want to miss “The Quest” interactive adventure, dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, “Triceratots” soft play area, and MORE!
More info here: WEBSITE
6. Monster Energy Supercross
When: Jan. 21 | 12-10 PM
Where: Snapdragon Stadium
The World’s Best Two-Wheel Racers Converge for a Night of Non-Stop Action. The 17-race schedule, now a part of the 31-race Super Motocross World ChampionshipTM schedule, will visit 16 cities spread across 12 states including California, Texas, Florida, Washington, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Colorado.
More info here: WEBSITE
7. Star Walk XXI
When: Jan. 22 | 5:30-7 PM
Where: Double Peak Park, San Marcos
Learn beginner astronomy concepts, about specific stars, constellations and simple astronomy facts and principles. Tonight’s features: The Phases of the Moon; Where is the New Moon? Flying Horse, Flying Dragon, and Flying “W” constellations are brilliant; Quadrantids Meteor Shower is still around; All Visible Planets on Display. Recommended Equipment: LED flashlight with red filter, or red lens cover, Binoculars, Warm clothes, Blanket and/or ground cloth.
More info here: WEBSITE
8. Farmers Insurance Open
When: Jan. 25-28
Where: Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla
An official PGA TOUR event. We are excited to welcome fans back to the course for this year’s tournament to experience San Diego’s premiere social & golf event. Don’t miss out on the breathtaking views, world-class golf, and an unrivaled experience at Torrey Pines.
More info here: WEBSITE
9. Oceans at Night
When: Jan. 26 | 6:30-9:30 PM
Where: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla
A first-of-its-kind event that invites a 21+ audience to experience an immersive blend of art, science and technology after hours. The new monthly series celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark. Oceans at Night features interactive experiences highlighting ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence and biofluorescence, while creating a fun, adults-only atmosphere with live music, a glow lounge with life-sized games, glowing nighttime dives and epic ocean views.
More info here: WEBSITE
10. Beyond King Tut
When: Jan. 27 – Marc. 26 | Sun-Thu 10 AM -8 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-9 PM
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery to bring the National Geographic archives to life. With nine galleries to explore, visitors wind through the story of a young boy to discover how he changed the ancient – and modern – world.
More info here: WEBSITE
