Top 10 Things to Do in San Diego for Labor Day

things to do in San Diego for Labor Day

San Diego is the top 2 destination for vacationers for Labor Day weekend!  So if you’re on your way and planning your trip here, don’t miss this guide to local events, activities, best outdoor restaurants and more!

1.  Summer Pops
At the Embarcadero Park North and South finish off the fireworks and the summer with this concert rocking the park near Seaport Village.

2.  SeaWorld extended hours


The park will feature extended hours through Labor Day weekend with their signature fireworks show each night.

3.  ZZ Top
Want to go see ZZ Top?  How about for free?!  Concert tickets are free with racetrack admission.  Go win some money at the track, enjoy your concert and be ready to paint the town red!

4.  Cinema Under the Stars
Pop into Olivetto’s or Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria and have a bite to eat and catch a cocktail before watching Johnny Depp in Chocolat under the stars in gorgeous Mission Hills. 

5.  Fiery Food Festival!
Hot sauce tastings, food samplings, raffle prizes, amateur barbecue all day on Sunday the 5th.  Don’t miss the fun and you can enjoy the Old Town State Park while you are there.

6.  San Diego Zoo
A unique experience in itself, the San Diego zoo is like no other – come and enjoy Baby Panda, the canyons, and skyfari.

7.  Cruise the Bay
See the Catamaran Mississippi style and put on your dancing shoes!  Drinks and dancing all night on the Bahia Belle boat.  You can get off and munch on food in PB, get back on and enjoy the evening lights on the boat.

8.  Bike and Kayak Tours in La Jolla and Coronado
See San Diego sea life and enjoy the adventure!  Guided tours of La Jolla and Coronado!

9.  W  Hotel
Enjoy the beach downtown at the beach bar!  San Diego is known for it’s rooftop decks and this is one of the most unique with it’s sandy bar upstairs in the middle of downtown.  Enjoy a night out under the stars.

10.  Grape Stomping at Hacienda de las Rosas
Our family -owned Californian Old Town boutique winery is kicking off Labor Day officially with grape stomping, food, wine tasting and music!  If you are looking for something different and unique to do, come out and squish some grapes in the Birthplace of California!