Botanic Garden Lightscape Exhibit – through January 8, 2023 from 5:30 to 10 PM by reservation only. This year the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is showing the eveningl Lightscape exhibition. It was sold out many nights, so it has been extended through January 8. You won’t want to miss this. Enjoy a one mile evening walk through the lighted garden filled with one million lights illuminating the garden, as well as “cathedral” of lights, a laser garden, lanterns and more. This is a special ticketed event with entry times every 15 minutes. Reservations required and tickets may sell out on select nights.
San Diego Brew Fest – Saturday January 7, 2023 from noon to 4 PM. Treat yourself to a cold beer or two at the annual San Diego Brew Fest at NTC Park, Liberty Station. Proceeds will benefit a local charity. Adults only 21+.
San Diego Whale Watching – During December – April, whale watching is at its best, as the California Gray Whales migrate close to shore and can be seen from land or sea. One of the popular San Diego events in January.
Guided Tide pool Adventures in La Jolla CA – Select Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 7 to March 19, 2023. Tour times depends on tides. Naturalists from Scripps Birch Aquarium will help you discover the wonderful life in the tide pools in La Jolla. Fun San Diego events January. Reservations required.
Poway Winter Festival – A Winter Festival on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Poway Community Park and experience the magic and charm of winter like never before!
Sea World Inside Look – January 14-16, 2023. 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.
San Diego Resolution Run – the 16th Annual San Diego Resolution Run 5K, 10K and Half Marathon at Mission Bay on January 14, 2023! 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 t-shirt, custom finisher’s medal and chip-timed results!
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade – Sunday January 15 2023 starting at 2:00 PM at Harbor Drive, Embarcadero, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK parade with floats, high school bands, drill teams and more.
Carlsbad San Diego Marathon – Sunday Jan 15, 2023. Carlsbad San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon races in North San Diego county. This year the race is sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center. This is the second-oldest marathon on the West Coast. Registration fills up early. One of the popular San Diego events.
Free Museums – A few museums in Balboa Park are free on 1st – 4th Tuesdays of each month to San Diego area locals, and active military.
San Diego Food and Water Bowl Cat Show – Saturday – Sunday January 28 – 29 2023 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For cat lovers, this largest annual cat show on the West Coast features 450 cats competing for top honors, and more.
Farmers Insurance Open – The PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open is played annually at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, home of the 2008 & 2021 U.S. Open. Mark your calendars now, because one of San Diego’s biggest events of the year returns January 25-28, 2023 at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. 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.
