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Are you looking for an experience that goes beyond the typical music festival? Are you done with dirty music festivals and tired of standing for hours on end in the hot sun? If you want to experience a new type of way to enjoy music, then KAABOO is just the thing for you. KAABOO is one of the most popular music festivals near San Diego. Join in on the music revolution and attend KAABOO at the Del Mar Racetrack from September 18th through the 20th. Get your tickets today.

KAABOO is not a music festival. It’s a brand new experience that will delight all your senses. It’s a way to listen to some of your favorite bands in style without sacrificing any of the comfort. At KAABOO, not only can you listen to great music, you can also eat delicious food at various places including restaurants. You can also experience one of the many other indoor amenities such as contemporary art galleries and stand up comedy rooms. There will also be outdoor cabanas so you can relax at the beach or head over to the beer garden for a cold beer. All the while, bands will be performing live on the main stages. Outdoor concerts will end at 10pm but what if you want to keep listening to music? No problem. Head indoors for an after hours dance party. On Friday and Saturday night, a dance party featuring DJs will continue until 2:30am. On Friday, September 18th lineup includes No Doubt, Foster the People, Icona Pop, and Fitz the Tantrum. On Saturday, lineup includes Zac Brown Band, Young The Giant, Neon Trees, and Girl Talk. On Sunday, lineup includes The Killers, Train, 311, and Switchfoot.

One day passes are available for purchase for $125. Two day passes available for $229. Three day passes available for $299. VIP passes are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kaboodelmar.com

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Do you know all the words to “Bad Blood”? Can you just not help but sing along to “Shake it Off”? If so, get ready for the news, Taylor Swift will be performing live at Petco Park on August 29th. If you or someone you know is a fan of Taylor Swift and you will be staying in one of the affordable hotels in San Diego close to Petco Park, be sure to get your tickets soon as this event is sure to sell out!

Taylor Swift is currently on her 1989 World Tour, which is supporting her 5th studio album. She is likely to perform hit songs off of her 1989 album such as, “Shake it Off”, “Blank Space”, and “Style”. She has many other singles off of past albums such as “We are never ever getting back together”, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, and “Everything Has Changed”. Taylor Swift is the first artist to release three albums and have them all sell more than 100 million copies within the opening week. “Shake It Off”, “Blank Space”, and “Bad Blood” have all reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list. While she has her roots in country music, with successive albums, she little by little tested out Pop music and with 1989, she released her first full length pop album. Taylor Swift is one of the best selling artists of all time, selling over 40 million albums throughout the world. She has also won 7 Grammy Awards, 22 Billboard Awards, and 11 Country Music Association Awards among others.

During her worldwide tour, she will be stopping in San Diego and will perform at Petco Park. In fact, this will be her first time performing at Petco Park! But be sure not to miss this show as she will only be in San Diego for one night before moving on. The performance will begin at 7pm and tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

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When you think back to your childhood, can you remember which books you read? There is a good chance books such as The Cat in the Hat; Green Eggs and Ham; Oh, the Places You’ll Go; and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! come to mind. What do all these books have in common? They were written by one of the most innovative and popular children’s author – Dr. Seuss. If you or your children love Dr. Seuss then book a room in one of the affordable places to stay in San Diego and come to the San Diego History Center and check out their latest exhibit, “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss”. The exhibit is open now until January 3, 2016.

Dr. Seuss is a native of San Diego so it is only natural for the San Diego History Center to have an exhibit in his honor. This exhibit is a celebration of the imaginative world that Dr. Seuss created and that so many of us have enjoyed being a part of. There will also be family-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy at this event. The activities and displays all work towards the underlying theme of “Literacy, the Environment, and Community” – all things that Dr. Seuss advocated for. Entrance into “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss” is included with general admission into the San Diego History Center.

The San Diego History Center is located at 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego, CA 92101. The Dr. Seuss exhibit is self-guided and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30am – 3:30pm and Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 4pm. Admission into the museum is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 65+, students (with ID) and retired military personnel. Youth ages 6-17 can get in for $6 and children 5 and under get in for FREE! Those with an active duty military ID can also get in free.

Enjoy this unique exhibit at the San Diego History Center!

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San Diego is one of the best places to be during the summer because the city offers such an array of things to do and see. The city also has options that are great for the whole family. One of these fun opportunities is Night Time Zoo at the San Diego Zoo. From June 21st through September 7th, the San Diego Zoo will be offering live music and fun activities for all guests during special summer hours. Come and see what all the fun is about as you listen to various genres of music and partake in activities set up especially for you! Stay in San Diego a while at a family friendly hotel close to the San Diego Zoo and see multiple events at the zoo!

Throughout the zoo, there will be different types of music playing. At the Front Street Café, there will be mariachis playing festive music; over at the Sabertooth Grill, The Alley Cats will be singing doo wop music complete with harmonies and a cappella energy. At the Front Street Stage, Rock and Roar will be singing popular songs spanning across decades. If you know the words, feel free to sing and dance along with them! Over at Zoo Brew, listen to the Zoo Brew Grooves where classic pop and rock songs will be played on the acoustic guitar at this relaxed atmosphere. These are just some of the musical attractions that will be taking place at the zoo.

So what will guests be able to participate in during Night Time Zoo? Some fun activities to enjoy include Dr. Zoolittle’s Music Factory at the Koalafornia Boardwalk. This kid-friendly event allows for kids to explore their creativity with an array of instruments to try. In addition, also at Koalafornia Boardwalk, you will be able to find some of your kids’ favorite costume animals such as Churchill the Polar Bear, Bamboo Panda, Monty Meerkat and others for some fun photo opportunities.

For more information on events and times, visit the official website at zoo.sandiegozoo.org/nighttimezoo. A 1-Day pass to the San Diego Zoo for adults 12 and older costs $48 and a child’s ticket (3-11) costs $38. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Don’t miss out on this fun event!

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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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