2/01/12 – 2/29/12

Leap into 40 museums in San Diego this February. Presented by Macy's this popular event allows participants to enjoy half-off entry fees at 40 San Diego Museum Council membership museums. The savings encourages locals and visitors to explore a variety of arts, culture and science-oriented destinations. From Oceanside Museum of Art down to the Tijuana Estuary, there are ample opportunities for edutainment, creating memories and fun for the whole family.

1/15/12 – 1/20/12

Extraordinary three-course menus from San Diego's best restaurants from $20-$40 per person.

Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Choose from over 180 of the city's best restaurants and enjoy a fixed price, three-course dinner for $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant.

Start the fun early with San Diego Restaurant Week's lunch program, which gives daytime diners the opportunity to feast on special two-course, prix-fixe lunch menus for just $10, $15 or $20 per person at participating restaurants.

Now in its seventh year as San Diego County's largest and most successful dining event, San Diego Restaurant Week runs from January 15-20, 2012, and is designed to spotlight San Diego as a premiere dining destination.

1/01/12

Happy New Year! January 1st is a Sunday this year which means our Sunday Champagne brunch cruise is sure to be popular. Start the new year off with a lavish Brunch Buffet aboard a luxurious yacht on San Diego Bay! We'll supply excellent service, food, champagne, and views while you just sit back and relax!

What You Get:
2-Hour Cruise on a Hornblower Yacht
Full Brunch Buffet Featuring Seasonal Dishes
Decadent Dessert Buffet
Free-Flowing Champagne and Sparkling Cider
Join the Captain on the Sun Deck for a Narrated Tour of Scenic San Diego

12/28/11 A team from the Pac-10 conference and the Big 12 conference will square off in the 33rd annual Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl.

The game kicks off on Wednesday, December 28th at Qualcomm Stadium, and will air nationally on ESPN as well as being broadcast on ESPN Radio Network.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Holiday Bowl ticket office at Qualcomm Stadium, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, over the phone at 619-283-5808, or on-line. On-line purchases, however, are through Ticketmaster and do not include membership benefits.

Stadium Parking is $15 for cars and $45 for RV's. If you decide to drive, plan to come early as the parking lot surrounding the stadium fills quickly due to the numerous tailgate parties and the halftime show fireworks. The city of San Diego controls the stadium parking lot and parking fees for the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl are $15 for cars and $45 for RV's (vehicles 20’ and over). You must tailgate only in your designated parking space. Because of limited total space, fans are encouraged to carpool, use the San Diego Trolley or bus transportation.

VIP Preferred Parking is $50 and is located in Lot C/1 and D/1 just inside the main entrance from Mission Village Drive, in a secured and private area surrounded by its own perimeter fence. This area features a dedicated driving lane for entrance and exit from the stadium parking lot. The number of parking spaces in the VIP Preferred Parking area is limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. All orders must be received by December 7.

For easy transportation to Qualcomm Stadium, the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade and most major visitor attractions in San Diego, take the buses and trolleys. The San Diego Trolley's Green and Special Event Lines, with connections to Mission Valley, downtown and East County stops just steps away from Gate K at Qualcomm Stadium and is a great alternative to driving to the game.

12/21/11

San Diego County Credit Union's 7th annual pre-Christmas holiday game, the Poinsettia Bowl, will be played December 21, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley by teams from the Mountain West Conference (MWC) and Western Athletic Conference (WAC). This nationally recognized California event features all the pomp and circumstance of a major college post-season football game and will air nationally on ESPN.

Last year's 2010 Poinsettia Bowl featured a 35-14 San Diego State Aztecs victory over the Navy Midshipmen in front of a record 48,049 fans and earned a 2.6 national television rating on ESPN. The MWC boasts a 5-1 win record during the games' six years in existence. Future Poinsettia Bowl opponents for the MWC include Brigham Young University in 2012 and Army in 2013. Negotiations are also in the works to bring the Navy Midshipmen back to San Diego for the 2014 game.

12/19/11 Festivities for the 2011 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl kick off in downtown San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, December 19st, 2011 with the Poinsettia Bowl Gaslamp March sponsored by Westfield. The exciting downtown event is free to all who watch and enjoy. Marching bands and spirit squads from the participating universities will parade from each end of 5th Avenue performing fight songs, and meeting up at Market Street for a heart-pounding marching band exhibition.

After the dust has settled at Market Street, bands will continue on with their parade of marching tunes. Spectators are encouraged to park in Westfield Horton Plaza’s parking garage to take advantage of free 3-hour parking, with validation. Voting and donation booths will be set up at select validation centers for fans to vote for their favorite band while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego.

This San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl event is being produced in cooperation with the Gaslamp Quarter Association. For more information fans are encouraged to visit www.PoinsettiaBowl.com.

Price:
Free

12/11/11

Hundreds of boats are decrorated for this dazzling holiday boat parade of lights on San Diego Bay. Join us for this San Diego Holiday Tradition!

Time
5:30 - 9:00 pm

There will be another parade on Sunday, December 18.

Parade Route

• Start led by US Coast Guard Cutter
• South end to north end of Shelter Island
• North end Shelter Island across America's Cup Harbor entrance to west end Harbor Island
• West end Harbor Island to east end of Harbor Island
• East end Harbor Island to just west of Maritime Museum's ferry Berkeley
• Pass Berkeley and Star of India
• Parallel the Embarcadero to the "G" St. Mole
• Pass Seaport Village and the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
• Past Marina Park, turn south. Cross Bay to the Marriott Coronado Hotel
• Proceed west to the Coronado Ferry Landing
• Proceed to Finish at buoy 22a

Best Viewing

For boaters wishing to view the parade, a good viewing area is where the parade route turns for Coronado, near the 10th Street Terminal. For those viewing on land, the north and south ends of the Embarcadero as well as the pathway along Coronado are good spots as they tend to be less crowed.

If you plan on viewing the parade from Harbor Island, get there early and be aware that parking is at a premium. Another good spot is the park behind Seaport Village.

Approximate Times at Locations Around the Bay

The parade takes approximately one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route. The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are:

• Shelter Island (start of parade) - 5:30 pm
• Harbor Island - 6:00 pm
• The Embarcadero - 6:30 pm
• Seaport Village - 7:00 pm
• Ferry Landing on Coronado - 7:30 pm

Parking

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is seen by approximately 80,000 people every year. As a result, parking will be limited in and around the Bay.

Attendees to the event are encouraged to utilize San Diego Public Transit, such as the San Diego Trolly. Stations with parking lots that provide convenient service to the North Embarcadero area include Fashion Valley, Old Town and America Plaza. For more information go to www.sdmts.com.

Another Alternative is to park downtown and utilize San Diego Pedicab service for transportation to the Embarcadero. Fares run about $1 per minute.

The following outlines other free and paid lots:

• Metered spaces along Harbor Drive - Free on Sunday
• Allright Parking (Broadway & Harbor Dr.) - Paid
• Ace Parking at B St. Pier - Paid
• Seaport Village - Paid (Two hours free with purchase)
• Parking Lot in front of Fish Market Restaurant north of Seaport Village - Metered
• Ace Parking at the County Administration Building - Paid
• Harbor Island - Free but limited
• Shelter Island - Free

12/02/11 – 12/03/11

San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will take place for the 34^th consecutive year on Friday, 5:00-10:00 pm and Saturday, noon-10:00 pm. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5:00 to 9:00 pm both evenings. The largest free community festival in San Diego, December Nights is expected to attract more than 300,000 visitors over two days.

Entertainment, wonderful food and holiday cheer are all part of this classic and elaborate San Diego celebration. Long-standing traditions—including food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; the charming Santa Lucia Procession at the San Diego Museum of Man; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree and more—fill the heart of Balboa Park.

In addition, the varied museums open for free from 5:00-9:00 pm both nights feature a wide variety of exhibitions and entertainment.

Price:
Free

Address:
Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado
San Diego

Phone Numbers
619-239-0512