Last updated on July. 29, 2025
San Diego, ready or not, August has arrived, and the city’s full of action from the 1st to the 3rd. You may be in search of adventure, or you may just be soaking up culture, but the weekend’s full of both. We’re not talking about bland baseball, high art, and concert magic that will be indelibly etched in your memory forever. When you book your legend weekend, envision yourself gliding from one of these hot spots to the next in total comfort and ease. Our luxury car rental service is dedicated to making your drive a pleasure, not an ordeal to be endured.
1. Padres vs. Cardinals – Party in the Park Weekend
The San Diego Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals for a “Party in the Park Weekend.” Thrilling games, pre-game festivities, and a charged environment are assured! Perfect for families and friends. Brought your crew to the ballpark? Our big SUVs are the MVP of your day.
- Date: August 1st – 3rd, 2025
- Time: Friday, August 1st: 6:40 PM
- Saturday, August 2nd: 7:10 PM
- Sunday, August 3rd: 1:10 PM
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego
- Tickets: Starting from approximately $34-$46+. Prices vary significantly by seating section and date. Party in the Park (BeerFest on Aug 1st) is included with your game ticket. San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals Tickets Aug 01, 2025 San Diego, CA | Ticketmaster
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Live MLB action, ballpark atmosphere, and family entertainment fun.
2. 20th Anniversary celebration of ArtWalk Liberty Station
Prepare to be awestruck! The ArtWalk Liberty Station returns for its stunning 20th anniversary. The Spotlight Fine Art Festival moves into the historic Liberty Station Arts District, featuring over 175 skilled artists. Discover paintings, sculpture, photography, and everything in between. Throw in live music and delicious eats, and it’s the art lover’s ultimate dream. Having a highbrow night out planned in your calendar for the Friday preview party? Our luxury sedans are a highbrow arrival.
- Date: Aug 1st – 3rd, 2025
- Time: Friday Preview Party 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Liberty Station Arts District, San Diego, CA
- Tickets: The Friday Preview Party is ticketed (to be announced). General admission on Saturday and Sunday is free of charge. ArtWalk Liberty Station – Connecting Creative Communities
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Find eclectic art, enjoy live performances, and discover one-of-a-kind finds.
3. Ramona County Fair
Starving for a good fix of old-fashioned thrill? Get on over to the Ramona County Fair, your hometown champ. Picture heart-stopping carnival rides, action-packed games, great live music, offbeat vendors, and all that tested-and-true fair food. The ultimate family getaway. Group travel in a group? Our handy vans or party buses are perfect for keeping everyone together.
- Date: August 1st – 3rd, 2025
- Time: Friday, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (rides open 5pm-closing); Saturday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (rides open 1pm-closing); Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (rides open 1pm-closing)
- Location: Ramona Outdoor Community Centre, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065
- Tickets: Admission to the fair is FREE. Ride tickets are separate: Presale is $20 for 32 tickets; at the event, it is $20 for 24 tickets. Parking passes are also available for purchase. Ramona Country Fair – Ramona Chamber of Commerce
- Why you won’t miss it: Classic carnival rides, retro snacks, and a pretty good community bash.
4. Shaggy and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience! Reggae icon Shaggy teams up with the internationally celebrated San Diego Symphony Orchestra for a night to remember, “Mr. Symphonic” night. Picture Shaggy’s iconic rhythms merging with the majesty of an orchestra against the breathtaking backdrop of San Diego Bay at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Arrive as dazzling as the performance in one of our regal luxury sedans.
- Date: August 1st, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
- Tickets: Starting from approximately $45.00. Mr. Symphonic: Shaggy with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra | San Diego Symphony
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Intimate musical collaboration in an untested waterfront ambience.
5. Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake with Josiah Queen
Join Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake, with special guest Josiah Queen, for a spiritually enriching evening of powerful ministry and heartfelt worship at Pechanga Arena San Diego. These contemporary Christian award-winning artists are renowned for their inspiring words and high-energy live concerts. It is a sincere message.
- Date: August 1st, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM.)
- Location: Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
- Tickets: The cost depends on seating. Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake tickets in San Diego at Pechanga Arena San Diego on Fri, 1 Aug 2025 – 7:00pm
- Why you can’t miss it: An inspiring night of live praise and encouraging performances.
6. Latin American Market & Mata Ortiz Pottery Market
Step into a highly cultured realm of more refined craftsmanship at the Latin American Market & Mata Ortiz Pottery Market. The stunning Bazaar del Mundo Shops courtyard is replicated as an exquisite oasis filled with genuine folk art, weavings, jewelry, and world-renowned Mata Ortiz pottery. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and pay respects to cultural heritage.
- Date: August 1st – 3rd, 2025
- Time: Aug 1st-2nd: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Aug 3rd: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Bazaar del Mundo Shops, 4133 Taylor Street, Old Town San Diego, CA 92110
- Tickets: Admission is FREE. Free parking is also available at the Caltrans lot across the street after 5 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Latin American Market – Bazaar Del Mundo
- Why you can’t miss it: View exquisite handcrafted art, see live demonstrations, and feel the vibrant culture.
7. Noises Off at The Old Globe Theatre
Prepare to laugh your guts out with “Noises Off” at the internationally renowned Old Globe Theatre. The clever British farce uses wit as the side-splitting retelling of a theater troupe’s misadventures in mounting a bloody comedy. An evening of pure theatrical enjoyment is assured.
- Date: Through August 10th, 2025 (Please consult individual showtimes for August 1st-3rd.)
- Time: Varies by performance.
- Location: The Old Globe Theatre, Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
- Tickets: Starting from approximately $132. Prices vary by seating and performance time. Noises Off Tickets | Vivid Seats
- Why you can’t miss it: Side-splitting farce with an incredible cast in an award-winning theatre.
8. YG Live at Nova SD
Prepare to dance to the rhythm as hip-hop star YG performs at Nova SD. With his energetic personality and rapid-fire rhymes, YG is all geared up to give a mind-blowing show. Nova SD, an upscale nightlife club, is the perfect venue for such a high-energy performance. After a night of continuous energy, we depend on our chauffeur service to drop you off at home.
- Date: August 1st, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM
- Location: Nova SD, San Diego
- Tickets: Starting from $94. YG – Keenon Jackson San Diego tickets – Nova SD – 08/01/2025 | Vivid Seats
- Why you won’t want to miss it: An electric hip-hop show and an energetic nightclub atmosphere.
9. Rick Springfield, John Waite, and Wang Chung
Unbuckle those leg warmers! Frontwave Arena in Oceanside hosts the “I Want My 80s Tour” with a package of stars including Rick Springfield, John Waite, and Wang Chung. Buckle up and take a time machine ride to the good old days of mullets and number ones.
- Date: August 3rd, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, CA
- Tickets: Approximately $70. Seat prices vary. Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour Tickets Aug 03, 2025 Oceanside, CA | Ticketmaster
- Why you will not be able to delete it from your calendar: Breathe in the 80s nostalgia with legends and sing-alongs on a never-before-seen scale.
10. San Diego SEAL Tour
Hankering to experience the adventure of a lifetime? Hop aboard the San Diego SEAL Tour, a city tour that runs on city streets and then continues out onto the sparkling San Diego Bay. It’s an exciting ride that provides intriguing information about city landmarks and marine life from a high-tech boat that leaves dry land behind and drives off into the ocean!
- Date: Year-round, daily tours
- Time: Times vary; check the reservation schedule.
- Location: Departs daily from two locations: Seaport Village or the Embarcadero, San Diego.
- Tickets: Starting from $52.25. San Diego Tours by Land & Sea Cruise The Bay with SEAL Tours
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Unique land and sea tour, San Diego sights discovery, and adrenaline in an amphibious vehicle.
11. Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
Dog lovers, come on out! Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is a wonderful, free festival all about our lovely, furry canine friends. The festival features numerous dog vendors, rescue groups, and animal shelters. Dog contests, live entertainment, and food booths are just a few of the escapades—a great family outing, with your furry family member included!
- Date: August 3rd, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (9:00 AM Registration for Dog Contest)
- Location: Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas, CA
- Tickets: Admission is FREE. Cardiff Dog Days of Summer—Cardiff 101 Main Street
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Owner-pleasing and dog-friendly fun, with pet-friendly vendors and contests.
12. Hillcrest Farmers Market
Begin your Sunday morning with a visit to the vibrant Hillcrest Farmers Market, San Diego’s largest outdoor market. Located in hip Hillcrest, the market is a bouquet of beautiful flowers and fruits, gourmet goodies, gorgeous flowers, and specialty handmade treats. It’s a lively community spot.
- Date: Each Sunday, including August 3rd, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: University Ave. (btwn Herbert St. & Park Blvd.), Hillcrest, San Diego, CA (Temporary site move in 2025 because of construction)
- Tickets: Admission is FREE. Hillcrest Farmers Market
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Purchase fresh, locally harvested fruits and vegetables, discover artisan gems, and bask in the lively community spirit.
13. Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium
Dive into shark mania with “Shark Summer” at Scripps’ Birch Aquarium. Honor these incredible sea predators this summer, as it highlights the significance of their place in ecosystems and the importance of conservation. Get your rush with hands-on exhibits, daily presentations, and live feedings. It’s a family-friendly learning activity.
- Date: July 5th – August 10th, 2025 (including August 1st-3rd)
- Time: Daily, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Check time for each talk/feed)
- Location: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Tickets: All Shark Summer activities are included with regular aquarium admission, generally ranging from $24.95 to $29.95. Children 2 & under are free. Shark Summer | Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Why you won’t want to miss it: Be close to the sharks, be exposed to learning marine conservation, and have hands-on exposure.
When booking your glamorous San Diego weekend, remember that hassle-free travel is a necessity. Our luxury car rental is yours to enjoy, offering a variety of experiences with all the comfort, style, and convenience you need. From the stylish sedan for the night on the town at the concert to the spacious SUV for the family getaways or even the limo for the uber-high-end VIP treatment, we’re yours to call to provide hassle-free travel. Worry not about parking, and let the glow show through. Let us elevate your San Diego adventure to higher ground, making every trip as amazing as the city itself. Ready to drive San Diego like never before? Book your luxury vehicle today and make this weekend one to cherish!
