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Are you a fan of the show The Walking Dead? Do you think you have what it takes to stay away from walkers and keep alive? Now is your chance to see if you have what it takes! Gather your friends and head out to PETCO Park where you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the world of The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead ESCAPE will run on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th from 6pm – 10pm. Get your tickets today before they run out!

When you attend The Walking Dead Escape you will get right into the thick of things. It’s more than just an obstacle course. You’ll have to run, climb over abandoned cars, crawl through tunnels and so much more in order to keep the walkers from getting you. Be sure you don’t make a wrong turn or you might find yourself cornered by a group of walkers! Try to survive the entire time or else you’ll get caught. If you would rather be a walker and roam as the undead, you can also sign up to become one of the walkers. If you don’t think you’re quite up for participating in this event, you can also always join as a spectator! You’ll be able to sit on the sidelines and watch all the action unfold.

Tickets to be a survivor cost $40. Waves of participants will be let in every 15 minutes. If you would like to be a part of ESCAPE: The Walking Dead as a walker, general admission is $75. Price includes getting painted on by a professional makeup artist to ensure you’ll look the part. Makeup starts at 4pm. Walkers can arrive at 4pm, 6pm, or 7:30pm. There is also a combo ticket that you can purchase for $100. With the Combo Ticket, you can run the Escape as a survivor, and then afterward, join in on the fun as a walker! The run will be from 6pm – 6:45pm then you will receive your walker paint at 7:30pm. After you escape the undead relax in one of the great places to stay near San Diego’s PetCo Park. For more information, visit thewalkdingdeadescape.com.

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One of the best things about summer is all of the fantastic festivals that are held throughout the summer months. If you are wondering what summer festivals you should check out this year, how about starting with the San Diego International Beer Festival?! This is the largest beer festival on the West Coast and now it is your turn to join in on all the fun. The Beer Festival will take place from Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st. Tickets are now on sale.

When you head out to the 5th annual San Diego Beer Fest, there are a number of things that you can expect. The first of those being that you will be surrounded by the largest amount of beers to try on the entire West Coast. In fact, there will be over 400 different types of beers and over 200 breweries from North America and abroad. In addition to all the amazing beer that you can drink, you can also stop by a number of different booths selling merchandise such as shirts and hats as well as custom made glasses among other things! Some of the best food trucks in San Diego will also be attending, which means you can eat delicious foods while you’re sipping on craft beers.

There will be 5 sessions of the beer festival that will take place during the weekend. The first session is on Friday, June 19th from 12p – 4pm. Session 2 is June 19th from 5-9pm. Session 3 is on Saturday, June 20th from 11am – 3pm. Session 4 is June 20th from 4-8pm. Session 5 (the final session) is on Sunday, June 21st from 1-5pm. This is the perfect event if you’re staying in a budget-friendly hotel in San Diego near major events. General admission is $62. This includes a souvenir tasting glass that provides you with unlimited 1-ounce samplings of all the beers at the festival. For more information, visit the official website at sandiegobeerfestival.com

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From superheroes to villains to intergalactic missions, comic books allow readers to travel to new worlds and have fantastic adventures. It is no surprise that there are so many fans of comic books, especially fans of superheroes. In order to celebrate the world of comic books and the people who love them, the San Diego Comic-Con was created. This year, Comic-Con will once again be held at the San Diego Convention Center and it will take place from Thursday, July 9th through Sunday, July 12th.

All of the great things that you have come to expect from Comic-Con will be happening again this year. There will be exhibits, a gallery show on classic comic book covers, awards, and the opportunity to meet some of your favorite cartoonists and writers. In addition to the usual festivities, there will be a new exhibit that Comic-Con international is happily presenting. It is entitled, “The Art of Comic-Con” located at the gallery exhibit. Partnering with the San Diego Public Library, this exhibit will bring together comics, movies, and science fiction fans to celebrate art that is shown through comics. Another great thing about Comic-Con is that you can meet other comic fans, dress up as your favorite characters, and have fun!

Passes for the San Diego Comic-Con are now on sale. The San Diego Convention center is located at 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. When attending Comic-Con you may want to book a hotel close to the San Diego Convention Center as soon as possible since rooms will fill up quickly for this five day event. The exhibit hall hours are as follows:

• Wednesday, July 8th, the exhibit halls are open from 6pm – 9pm.
• Thursday, July 9th  through Saturday, July 11th the exhibits are open from 9:30am – 7pm.
• Sunday, July 12th, the final day of the festival, the exhibit hall will be open from 9:30am – 5pm.

For more information on pass prices, events, and more, please visit the official website at comic-con.org

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Do you love the ocean? Do you enjoy surfing? Maybe you don’t know how to surf but you like to watch others catching waves. Four years ago, people wanted to share the joy of surfing with people like you. The result was the San Diego Surf Film Festival – an opportunity to celebrate the passion for the ocean and surfing that so many people share. The festival stars independent filmmakers that simply want to share the special experience of being a surfer. This year, the 4th annual San Diego Surf Film Festival will take place from Wednesday, May 20th through Saturday, May 23rd.

When you attend the San Diego Surf Film Festival, you can expect many things. For example, there will be over 20 international films screened throughout the festival including O&As, panels, and workshops with filmmakers. There will also be a surf art gallery, live art, and other forms of entertainment such as live music and shaping demos. There will even be an opportunity to give back to the community by signing up to help with a beach cleanup, and don’t forget to attend one of the after-parties that you won’t want to miss!

There will be various venues throughout the festival. On May 20th, the festival will take place at the Green Flash Brewing Company Tasting Room in Mira Mesa. This is located at 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego CA 92121. From May 21st to the 23rd one of the venues will be at the Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla. This is located at 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla CA 92037. On May 22nd and the 23rd one of the venues will be at the La Jolla Rec Center (Nautilus Lounge) located at 615 Prospect Street, La Jolla CA 92037. Stay in the vicinity of all these venues in a budget-friendly San Diego hotel with a pool, like the King’s Inn. For more information about the event as well as ticket information, please visit the official website at www.sandiegosurffilmfestival.com

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When you think of classic rock and roll, one of the first bands that comes to mind is the Rolling Stones. The legendary group has been performing live since the 1960s and has captivated audiences all over the world with their unique style, catchy songs, and of course, Mick Jagger’s famous dance moves (which even prompted the hit group Maroon 5 to craft a song titled Moves Like Jagger). If you’ve never seen this popular band live, you are sure to be in for a treat as they play some of their most well loved songs while a screaming audience sings and dances along. Join in on the fun this spring when the Rolling Stones head out to Petco Park for a concert on May 24th. Make it a SoCal vacation before and after the concert and stay in a contemporary budget hotel in San Diego near Petco Park.

May 2015 marks the start of the Rolling Stones’ Zip Code Tour. Unlike many of their previous tours, the Zip Code tour will be a short stint lasting only through the end of July. Currently, the group has only booked shows in the United States and one show in Quebec, Canada, but there are rumors circulating that they may extend the tour to South America. The Rolling Stones will kick off this tour at Petco Park in San Diego, which is great news and means this show is sure to be an amazing time.

Tickets from the official event website are currently sold out, but can be found on resale sites such as StubHub. Because the show is sold out, it is recommended that you arrive at the venue early to avoid last minute traffic and to ensure that you receive a parking spot. Parking for this event can be purchased ahead of time if you want a guaranteed spot. Public transportation is also suggested as an alternative to driving, and the Metropolitan Transit System will even be adding a special trolley specifically for this event. For more information on public transportation, visit www.sdmts.com. Be safe and enjoy the show!

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