After last weekend’s busy schedule of superheroes, science fiction and sandcastles, this final weekend in July is a bit more chill. That’s not to say there isn’t stuff to do—we’ve got plenty of events in town and beyond that will satisfy the down-to-earth and the go-getters.
Coronado has some local community events for sports lovers and dancing divas. Watch competitors in the Sports Fiesta and Junior Olympics or let your baby move and groove at a local resort. If you’re ready to get out of the city, head over to Imperial Beach for a volunteer opportunity or go downtown for some all-day doggie fun.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts a Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the races. And La Jolla has a film festival that’s for the fashionable only. Enjoy these last days of July!
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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME
- When/where: , 101 Ocean Blvd., Coronado, times vary Thursday through Sunday.
- Why go: Try to get your golf ball the closest to a pin, swim in the ocean, participate in a triathlon and compete in diving at the annual Sports Fiesta put on by the Optimist Club.
- Price: Varies.
- When/where: Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Complex at , 650 D Ave., Coronado, Thursday through Sunday.
- Why go: Watch junior athletes compete for titles and medals.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 4000 Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado, 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Let your baby boogie.
- Price: $20-$60.
- When/where: Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St., Coronado, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Why go: Listen to the Paragons on Saturday and bask in the music of the Crown Island Jazz Band on Sunday.
- Price: Free.
BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT
- When/where: Otay Valley Regional Park, 525 Saturn Blvd., San Diego, 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
- Why go: Help clear a natural habitat of trash, paint over graffiti and prepare the land so native plants can be introduced in the fall.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
- Why go: Watch the horse races then stick around for a reggae concert by Ziggy Marley. A beer fest will take place, too, where you can receive five beer sample.
- Price: The concert is free with paid race admission, otherwise the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.
- When/where: , 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: Watch fashion and cinema collide at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.
- Price: $50-$75.
- When/where: Hilton San Diego Bay Front Park, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
- Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
- Price: Free.
