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San Diego has earned its stripes as fun place to visit.
Thousands of events throughout the year get tourists out and
celebrating like the locals do.
From castles in the sand to festive Mexican culture at
Cinco de Mayo, from Easter Parades to Boo Carnivals at
Halloween, tourists travel just a few miles or long
distances to enjoy not just the great hotels, great beaches,
and theme parks that many return to time again.
People like to celebrate and experience something as a
local San Diego resident would. That's why events are key to
keeping people entertained, having fun and returning time
and again for the pleasure of experiencing San Diego travel
through its events.
Below is a guide to some of the happenings you can
enjoy throughout the year:
Saturday,
October - The Boulevard Boo!
Parade and Carnival
Find out what the witches’ brew has in store for you at
the return of The Boulevard Boo! Parade and Carnival! The
black flame candle is lit and has cast a spell for people of
all ages to attend The Boulevard Boo! Parade and Carnival
on Saturday, October 25th from
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This FREE spooktacular
family-friendly event, brought to you by the College Area
Business Improvement District, will feature its renowned
parade followed by its redefined carnival. The Boo!
Parade travels along El Cajon Boulevard through the
heart of the college neighborhoods, integrating residents,
businesses and organizations around San Diego State
University. Get lured into the Halloween spirit and engulf
yourself in amazing costumes, floats, marching bands and
much more! Follow the cackles to Clay Park
immediately following the parade for the Boo! Carnival
from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and join in on the action
packed carnival games and rides, live entertainment from Eve
Selis, local dance groups, vendor booths, kids costume
contest, a raffle and introducing the first ever Boo!
Carnival’s very own haunted beer garden. The Boulevard
Boo! Parade and Carnival tradition comes alive as ghosts and
goblins trick or treat their way down the boulevard and
discover what the College Area has to offer. Don’t miss this
ghostly Halloween experience! For more information please
visit booparade.com call 619.582.1093.
January
San Diego Boat Show
San Diego Boat
Show is held each winter/spring in the Seaport Marina and attracts
thousands of people to family entertainments. We've never seen the show, but
they send us their photos of the the water skiing squirrel, and they tell us
there are tons of things for kids to do at this family event held in San Diego.
Hotels nearby are pricey, but worth it. Having stayed at the
Hard Rock Hotel, it's a place kids will find totally cool. Right on the
marina is the
San
Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. Not everyone can afford these hotels and so
you'll find some cheaper digs.
Days
Inn Mission Bay will usually cost you one/fourth the price of the other
hotels mentioned.
Mission Valley Travelodge sometimes has great prices. You get what you pay
for usually. So just decide what you can afford and always buy the rooms that
suit your budget. But it's OK to splurge and cut out movies and other expenses
just to enjoy a one or two night stay in San Diego.
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