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Never been kayaking? No problem!

One of our experienced Everyday California tour guides will take you on an unforgettable tour of La Jolla Ecological Reserve, a Marine Protected Area that’s home to a thriving underwater ecosystem that boasts one of the highest concentrations of sea-life in all of California! Kayak through the underwater park to experience the La Jolla Sea Caves, one of San Diego’s coolest attractions. Seasons change, but we’re always running: throughout the summer months you’ll have a chance to see one of the biggest Leopard Shark gatherings in the world, and in the winter witness Gray Whales on their annual migration from Alaska to Baja California. 

Everyday California tours are suitable for almost everyone 5 years and older. No experience is needed to enjoy a La Jolla kayak tour; our guides will have you paddling around in no time. Kayak tours that involve snorkeling require a beginner level of competency in swimming. No matter which way you choose to join us, you’ll create an unforgettable lifetime experience kayaking La Jolla Shores!

Here are some additional details about our La Jolla kayaking tours:

• Our tour guides are not only experienced kayakers but also knowledgeable about the local ecosystem. They will provide fun facts and information throughout the tour, making it both fun and educational for adults and children.
• We offer both single and tandem kayak options, so you can choose to paddle solo or with a partner.
• Safety is our top priority. Our kayaks are regularly inspected and our guides are trained in water safety, first aid, and CPR.
• We provide all the necessary gear for your tour, including life jackets, paddles, and wetsuits are available to rent if needed.
• Our tours last approximately 1.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore the sea caves and spot various marine animals.
• Tours and rentals run year-round and are dependent on weather and sea conditions.
• Private tours and group rates are available for those looking to customize their kayaking experience or plan a special event.

La Jolla Cove Sea Cave Kayak Tour

Explore the Seven Sea Caves and paddle through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a kayaking adventure. You’ll have the chance to see the beauty of La Jolla and the seven sea caves, watch sea lions sunbathing on the rocks, leopard sharks skimming above the sandy surface, and see our California State fish, the bright orange Garibaldi, swimming under your kayak in La Jolla Cove. On the way back you’ll have the opportunity to surf your kayak back to shore. Throughout the tour, your guides will be making sure you’re safe and having fun. No experience is required, and safety is our primary concern. Entry into the cave depends upon the ocean and weather conditions, but it is just one small part of this amazing tour. Either way, you'll feel safe have the ability to enjoy and learn about the natural beauty of La Jolla Cove! If conditions are safe we will help guide your kayak into Emerald Cave. If it's not safe to enter Emerald Cave we will still paddle out & explore La Jolla's World Famous Marine Reserve. Note: If conditions are unsafe, we will not enter Emerald Cave for your safety and the safety of our staff.

When: Everyday

Duration: 90 Minutes

Start Times: Throughout the Day

Meeting Place: Everyday California Shop. 2261 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

Price: Starting at $64

Group Size: 20 Person Max

Ages: 5+ for a tandem kayak (with an adult), 15+ for a single kayak

Weight Limit: 300lbs for a Single Kayak, 425lbs for a Double Kayak

La Jolla Cove Kayak & Snorkel Tour

The La Jolla Ecological Reserve is one of California’s premier snorkeling locations, and our Kayak & Snorkel Tour is an awesome way to see the marine life living in La Jolla. This tour is one of our favorites, so expect an experienced guide to give you a chance to swim with La Jolla’s best: sea lions, Garibaldi, bat rays, shovel nose guitar fish, even dolphins and sea turtles if you’re lucky! You’ll kayak out into the reserve with your guides, who will lead the group to the best snorkeling spot on that day. One of your guides will drop anchor, secure your kayaks, and lead you snorkeling in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, pointing out the marine life as you go. Guests must have a basic swimming ability, but no previous snorkeling experience is required. This tour does not enter into any of the sea caves on the Kayak and Snorkel Tour. If interested in going into the sea caves, please book our La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour.

Duration: 2 Hours

La Jolla Cove Whale Watching Kayak Tour

ONLY AVAILABLE – from December 4th to March 6th. Experience the grey whale migration from the seat of a kayak! Leaving the waters of the Arctic and heading south to the lagoons of Mexico, gray whales naturally migrate past La Jolla during the winter. This is a non-polluting, non-threatening, and intimate way to experience one of the most majestic mammals on the planet. Your guides will lead the group about two miles out from shore, where you’ll stop at the best spots to view gray whales. Along the way you’ll learn interesting facts and history about the whales, other marine life, and the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Keep in mind gray whales are wild animals. We see a large number of them during the season but cannot guarantee a sighting, although we often see dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, and other marine life as well!

When: December 4th to March 6th depending on sightings

Lot's of fun, even for someone who has never been in a Kayak before!

Wonderful sea cave kayak tour, a great experience, great time on the pacific, worth every penny, a must-see when you visit san diego.

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Soak in golden hour on our sunset kayak tour.

Kayak through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve while the sun sets. Our fully guided sunset kayak tour sets the perfect evening for a night out with family and friends. There’s no better way to end your day than kayaking along La Jolla’s Seven Sea Caves and Underwater Park. Experience a memorable evening filled with a colorful sunset, marine life, and fun!

This adventure is suitable for kayakers ages 6+, no experience necessary!

• Single kayak starting at $44 *
• Double kayak starting at $69 *

*Prices may vary based on date and time.

Departs everyday 5:00 PM, 5:20 PM (weather permitting)

Ages 6+ for tandem kayak (with adult), 15+ for single kayak

Weight restrictions 450 lbs. maximum for tandem kayaks and 275 lbs. maximum for singles

Total duration 90–120 min give or take for the whole experience

Your Sunset Kayak Tour will start off at the La Jolla Kayak shop where you will check-in with our front desk staff, and get fitted with your helmet and a personal floatation device. You will then be introduced to your tour guide and group, and walk to La Jolla Shores together. Our beach staff will greet you and match you with your paddle. Your tour guide will do a 15-minute paddle instruction to prepare you for maneuvering in the ocean.

• Entrance into the sea cave is dependent on weather and ocean conditions.
• You will get wet—please wear comfortable kayak gear, like, t-shirt and shorts or a bathing suit.
• Shoes are required for the tour but please wear sandals or water shoes to walk to the beach.
• We rent wetsuits.
• We rent lockers to safely store your personal belongings.

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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour

Kayak to the La Jolla Sea Caves – White Lady, Little Sister, Shopping Cart, Sea Surprize, Arch Cave, Sunny Jim Cave, and kayak through Clam’s Cave (entrance is dependent on tide conditions). Your tour guides are well versed in La Jolla’s wildlife and place a heavy emphasis on educating you about the ecology and conservation of our many species that you will see throughout your tour. The La Jolla Ecological Reserve is home to our California Sea Lion, Harbor Seal, Garibaldi fish, Brandt’s Cormorant, Brown Pelican, Leopard Shark, dolphin, and many, many more ! The La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour is available year-round (weather permitting) and the price includes your kayak, paddle, Personal Floatation Device (PFD), helmet, and tour guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Ages: 6+ for tandem kayaks (with Adult), 15+ for single kayak. No experience necessary!

Weight restrictions: 450 lbs max. for tandem kayaks and 250 lbs max. for single kayaks

Same day reservations can be made 858-551-9510

Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Experience the La Jolla Sea Caves above and below water!

Starting at $54

La jolla shores snorkel tour.

Dive in and swim with harmless leopard sharks!

Starting at $50

La jolla cove snorkel tour.

Experience the beautiful La Jolla Cove, one of Southern California’s favorite places to snorkel!

Starting at $55

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Though we can’t take credit for the year-round fabulous weather in San Diego, we do take advantage of it to offer our guided La Jolla tours in every season!

San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours, Inc. is your #1 source for bike tours, kayak tours and snorkeling adventures in and around San Diego County. Can’t pick just one of our La Jolla tours? Double the fun with our Half Day Bike & Kayak Tour ! Or rent the equipment to tour on your own!

Our flagship Bike and Kayak Store is located in the lovely La Jolla Shores, where we offer ocean kayaking, biking and snorkeling adventures daily. From there, our tour guides – doubly certified in fun and safety – head up the kayaking trips of the La Jolla Sea Caves and surrounding areas daily.

Our guides will regale you with interesting facts about La Jolla terrain, geography and marine life . California sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks and even dolphins have proven to be paparazzi-friendly for kayakers. Landlubbers can choose a bike tour or rent a bike and cruise happily through La Jolla, Coronado or downtown San Diego, setting the perfect speed for sightseeing and enjoying the sunshine.

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Wonderful Area, Reasonable Price, Poor Communication

Great price, easy to rent, and the immediate area was lovely. It just wasn't well-communicated that the bike I was renting was a one-speed bike that wasn't great on hills. Website suggested I'd receive recommendations on bike routes and such - I had to ask for a map printout and the routes highlighted were all very hilly and almost totally inaccessible by the beach cruiser bike I rented. Perhaps there was an option to rent a better bike to get me to Torrey Pines or out toward some of the other parts of La Jolla but was rather restricted to the area around La Jolla Shores which was disappointing.

A great way to spend the morning on the ocean! Big waves so didn't go in the caves (happy to not get smashed into the cave walls by big surf), but paddled around and saw dolphins, seals, and lots of birds! I was the only person on the tour- what a treat! A truly lovely time.

Bath and toilett very durty, one suite was completely wet inside, the guide was not friendly,the kajak was very instabil!!!! For this reasons we did not participate on the tour ! It was NOT realy an US service!!! Was for "sunset" tour published , but the tour started at 4:30 PM, and sunset was only cca at 7PM. 90 minutes tour for "sunset", the tour finish at 6PM!!! The sunset is at 7PM. Are you serious guys?

A fun outing with 12 family members. Challenging to get out through the swells and even more so on the return, but all had a great time.

I was a bit timid to try this once I saw the kayaks were launching into the waves but it was so much fun I instantly felt relief once we were on open water. I live in San Diego but took some friends who were visiting. It was a really great way to experience a new part of my city!

This excursion was so fun and really adventurous. Tyler was an awesome guide and was extremely knowledgeable about the La Jolla ecosystem and marine life. Would totally recommend.

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks

Guided tours & rentals (858) 454-0111.

You have a choice among companies for your business. If you’re shopping for the best deal, make sure you’ve read the fine print.

We don’t charge hidden 'service fees' or charge extra for locker rental to keep your belongings safe.

Most companies limit availability at peak times for discounts like Groupon so you may find yourself unable to take advantage of the advertised discounts.

Our philosophy is a little different than our competition's. La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks @ Sea Level is owned and operated by people passionate about our planet and about kayaking as a way to explore amazing marine environments. We value quality above quantity and strive to provide each guest with an empowering experience during which they connect with their personal sense of adventure, nature, friends and family, and inspiring guides.

Our guides are chosen and trained by owner Jen Kleck, the most highly certified kayaking instructor and guide in California. She holds top level awards from both the American Canoe Association and British Canoeing. Jen has been guiding kayak tours to the world famous La Jolla sea caves since 1995. She opened La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks, LLC in 2005 with long-time La Jolla resident Lance Peto to better serve the increased demand for her tours.

By offering better wages, professional training and a family atmosphere, SCK is able to attract and retain the best guides; many of whom remain loyal members of the team for years.

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks @ Sea Level acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Kumeyaay people. We recognize that the ocean and marine life are integral to the Kumeyaay culture and we endeavor to steward these resources with respect and care. We honor the Kumeyaay elders past, present and emerging, and commit ourselves to ongoing relationship-building in solidarity with Kumeyaay and all indigenous peoples. 

Open 7 Days a Week March 1 - September 30, 2023

9:00am-6:00pm

Winter hours vary due to weather and holidays.

Check the online calendar for your specific dates.

Please call (858)454-0111 if in doubt!

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On the third Thursday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors with extended hours through 8PM. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission.

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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla 700 Prospect St La Jolla, CA 92037

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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27, 2024. We join others across the country to honor the fallen Americans who served in our country’s Armed Forces and recognize their service and sacrifices.

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Join us for weekly candlelight yoga in the Museum, a uniquely grounding experience in the center of our historic rotunda. We’ll move and breathe together with our instructor, Lunita Velásquez, as the sun sets and rely on natural light and candles to set a calming mood.     All are welcome, regardless of physical ability or yoga experience. People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please plan ample time for parking within Balboa Park. Museum doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for check-in and to set up your mat. To maintain a quiet restorative experience for all, the Museum doors will be closed and locked at 5:40 p.m.

Registration is available online and walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register ahead of time at museumofus.org/blog/move-with-us.

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During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition.

Exhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day.

Learn more online at museumofus.org/blog/a-space-for-all-of-us.

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The best public golf courses in San Diego

As a native San Diegan, I’ll admit to my bias upfront. I happen to think San Diego is the most livable city in the country, maybe the world—even if we pay a handsome price for our famously fantastic weather. In my travels around the world, when I mention my hometown, there are two predictable responses—“I love San Diego!” or “I’ve heard great things about it!”

There are plenty of reasons for that, beyond craft beers and fish tacos, and those include several dozen public golf courses that are mostly reasonably priced and well-conditioned. Indeed, it’s always surprised me a bit that San Diego doesn’t get mentioned more often as a specific golf destination alongside communities like Scottsdale, Ariz., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., where either heat or humidity make them all but unplayable for months of the year. San Diego is inviting for golf about 350 days a year, with most of the rounds played in shorts and short sleeves. Meantime, forget about trying to play much public golf in L.A., because it’s either munys or privates there, and nothing much between. Orange County? Sure, if you want to spend a car payment to play a round.

Anyway, that’s my rant, but in getting back to San Diego golf, I wouldn’t say there are a lot of truly great courses in the area, but plenty of good ones that can easily fill a vacation or business visit.

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San Diego is rightfully known for the Torrey Pines South and North courses that have hosted two U.S. Opens and the PGA Tour since 1969. (The South was ranked No. 35 in Golf Digest's most recent 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. ) For a certain generation, the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, which held tour events for decades, is recognizable, but it has only recently returned to the national spotlight with a Gil Hanse renovation that will allow it to host the NCAA Division I Golf Championships.

There is so much quality golf beyond those venues. When someone asks me about where to play, my first response is not Torrey Pines, but the municipal Coronado Golf Course . Coronado is a semi-island across a bridge from downtown and its golf course is quintessential San Diego, with a view of the skyline, San Diego Bay, historic Hotel Del Coronado, and a yacht club. And the green fees are relatively reasonable—under $100—whether you’re from Dallas or Tokyo. (This was President Bill Clinton’s San Diego course of choice when he was in office; President Barack Obama preferred Torrey Pines.)

As noted in the listings below, the beauty of San Diego golf is the variety, from courses with seaside views such as Torrey Pines, Encinitas Ranch and Aviara , to Balboa Park near downtown and the zoo, to the eastern hillsides, with gems like the 36-hole Singing Hills Golf Resort by Sycuan and the spectacular, rock-strewn Mt. Woodson . Further east but still in San Diego County, in the Anza Borrego desert, is the fantastic Rams Hill Golf Club —the only course in the region besides Torrey South to be on Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses in America. You want to play a public course frequently by San Diego's numerous tour pros? It's the Fairmont Grand Del Mar , where the regulars include Phil Mickelson, Xander Schauffele and Charley Hoffman.

A further benefit: All of these just listed, other than Rams Hill, are no more than about 30-40 minutes from San Diego’s airport. Truly, it’s unlikely to find more variety of land, sea, mountains and desert in such proximity anywhere in North America.

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Before we get to the list, a word on Torrey Pines. It is extremely hard to get on either course without an advance reservation, so it’s best to plan months in advance—though if you’re going out as a single, walk-ups are a viable and encouraged option. As for the courses—the South is an absolute beast and lives up to its major championship pedigree in difficulty. If you’re OK getting pummeled by a golf course and loving it, go for it. But if you want an enjoyable round with just as much incredible scenery, choose the North. The late Tom Weiskopf did a wonderful job making the course—still played for two rounds during the Farmers—more interesting and playable. From the correct set of tees, you’ll truly have a blast for much less dough than the South.

With that, our choices for the best courses in San Diego:

Torrey Pines Golf Course: South

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Rams Hill Golf Club

Borrego springs, ca.

Ranked among Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Courses in America, this golf development within Anza Borrego Desert State Park, on the western edge of the Sonoran Desert about an hour from La Quinta, Calif., was revived by San Diego ownership in the mid-2000s with an entirely new course built by Tom Fazio. Some of Fazio’s spacious holes are molded into the desert earth and others ride the up and down rocky elevations, leading to a finish that includes the short par-4 17th and gambler’s par-5 18th that streaks uphill around a water feature.

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Coronado Golf Course

Coronado, ca.

Coronado Golf Course is arguably one of the best municipal courses in the country, with reasonable green fees and spectacular views of the San Diego downtown skyle and historic Hotel Del Coronado. The layout, featuring wall-to-wall kikuyu grass, is straight-forward and the conditioning is always top notch.

Aviara Golf Club

Carlsbad, ca.

Aviara, part of an upscale Hyatt resort, hosted the LPGA's annual tournament for a decade. The only Arnold Palmer design in the area, this resort course meanders through rolling hillsides and is landscaped with native Southern California wildflowers. In the spring, it is arguably San Diego's most beautiful course that's not directly on the water.

Singing Hills Golf Resort At Sycuan: Oak Glen and Willow Glen

El cajon, ca.

There are 36 holes at Singing Hills, located about 20 miles east of San Diego. Willow Glen has hosted two U.S. Junior Amateurs, first in 1973 and again in 1989, when David Duval defeated Austin Maki in the finals. Both courses offer beautiful views of the surrounding hills and feature narrow fairways often guarded by Sweetwater River, which comes into play on many holes.

Mt. Woodson Golf Club

Mt. Woodson features one of the most spectacular golf settings in San Diego. It sits in hills covered with large boulders and is a short, target course with a number of forced carries and greens on the edge of cliffs. if that sounds challenging, it is, but there are no tricks here, just a lot of fun views and shots to play. Woodson also features its own wooden bridge that runs for a couple of hundred yards and is, alone, worth the price of the green fee. 

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

San diego, ca.

Even if you're playing the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for the first time, you may recognize some holes. It has been the site of numerous TV and magazine commercial shoots with the likes of Phil Mickelson and Xander Schauffele, who play regularly here. The Tom Fazio layout sits east of the seaside town of Del Mar, in the rolling hills, and it challenges with tight fairways and rolling greens. 

OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa: North and South Courses

North of San Diego in the coastal community of Carlsbad, La Costa hosted 37 PGA Tour events through the mid-2000s. The Nouth Course (previously knowns as the Champions Course) was renovated in 2011 by Steve Pate and Damian Pascuzzo, but it got a much larger redo in 2023 by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner so that Omni La Costa could host the NCAA Division I Golf Championships. Hanse/Wagner added many of their signature features, including native areas, barranca and falloff areas around thre greens. With six sets of tees, there are plenty of options for the public to take on an exciting new design. With the North Course completed, Omni now has its sights set on a renovation of the South in the next few years. 

Encinitas Ranch

Encinitas, ca.

From Golf Digest Architecture Editor emeritus Ron Whitten: Overall, Encinitas Ranch has an appealing landscape that promises playability and delivers a decent score. Perhaps its most distinctive feature involves its graceful fairway bunkers. All are set in mounds and are raised slightly above the level of the fairways. ... Encinitas Ranch is not a perfect course. It definitely favors a cart and is not an easy walk.

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Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12.

Joe Satriani & Steve Vai: For fans of acrobatic electric guitar shredding, the pairing of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai should be a double treat. Vai studied with Satriani prior to becoming the young “stunt guitarist” in former San Diegan Frank Zappa’s band. For their “Satch-Vai” duo tour, Satriani’s band boasts drum great Kenny Aronoff, while Vai’s band features rising guitarist Dante Frisiello. 8 p.m. May 10. Harrah’s Events Center, 777 South Resort Drive, Valley Center. $54.50-$99. ticketmaster.com

‘Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members’: This high-energy drag comedy by Mara Vélez Meléndez makes its West Coast premiere in a Diversionary-Moxie co-production that will be presented at Moxie’s home theater in Rolando. Runs through June 2. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N, Rolando. $20-$48. (858) 598-7620, moxietheatre.com , diversionary.org

Final weekend for Carlsbad Flower Fields: Get an up-close glimpse of the colorful ranunculus blossoms at Carlsbad Ranch. The fields can be visited daily through Mother’s Day, along with activities on the ranch, including tractor wagon rides, mining for gem stones and a strawberry shack. There will also be special events throughout the season, such as picnics, sound healing, yoga, live music, wine tasting and floral workshops. Check the online calendar for details. Runs through May 12. Times vary based on registration online. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch , 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad. Tickets start at $14. theflowerfields.com

Gator by the Bay: Here’s where to find authentic Louisiana-style food and music. Hear from over 100 musical acts, dance along with your fellow San Diegnas and enjoy crawfish and other Southern food. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Spanish Landing Park, East 3900 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Tickets start at $50. gatorbythebay.com

PUNDEMONIUM: Are you punny? Watch or compete in an ultimate battle of puns. Reservations can be made online. 10 p.m. Friday. Finest City Improv, 3746 6th Ave., San Diego. finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diegos_only_pun_competition/123172

Party in the Park: Fridays at Petco Park mean City Connect jerseys and a party in Gallagher Square. Gates to Gallagher Square oopen about two hours before the first pitch and fans with tickets to the game can enjoy live music, drink specials and other activities. Gallagher Square, 840 K St., San Diego. Access is free for fans with tickets. mlb.com/padres/tickets/specials/party-in-the-park

‘Sense of Decency’: This world premiere psychological thriller by playwright Jake Broder is based on the book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” by journalist Jack El-Hai. It’s the true story of the American Army psychiatrist Douglas M. Kelley, who was tasked with interviewing and determining the competency of Nazi leader Hermann Göring during the post-WWII Nuremberg trials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Runs through May 12. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $55-$74. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org

Wonderfont Festival: Three days of music across multiple stages, food, drinks, boat cruises and other outdoor activities will take place along the San Diego Embarcadero, with headlining acts such as Kaytranada, JID, Weezer, Dominic Fike, Beck and Mt. Joy. Free community performances will also take place in Seaport Village on all three days. Noon to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Downtown San Diego. Tickets start at $135. wonderfrontfestival.com

Taylor Chapin and Glen Wilson solo shows: The La Jolla contemporary art gallery has two exciting solo showcases on the schedule. First up, Oceanside-based painter Taylor Chapin will present new work, which features her signature blend of optical and Pop-inspired art. After that, the L.A.-based multidisciplinary Wilson will present new works, which often feature startling images woven within unexpected canvases, such as chain-link fences. Exhibit runs through May 11.11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Quint Gallery, 7722 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. (858) 454-3409, quintgallery.com

‘World of Orchids’: Known for being one of the largest and widest-ranging plant species on Earth, orchids are celebrated by the San Diego Botanic Garden each year in a special display known as the “World of Orchids.” Find the showcase — which features orchids grown near and far — in the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. Some orchids are on loan from the Palomar Orchid Society and San Diego County Orchid Society. The exhibit runs throughout May and on some weekends, special workshops will take place to teach about orchids and how to care for them. See the full online calendar for details. Registration recommended. Open six days per week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Available through May 27. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. $7 in addition to general admission for non-members over 18. Free for kids under age 3. sdbg.org/world-of-orchids

Coronado Art & Wine Festival: More than 80 artists from a range of mediums and styles will showcase their work at this outdoor festival. Visitors can also expect food, live music, a kids’ art area, a silent auction and an overall street festival experience. Tickets can be purchased for a wine village with six tastings or a bubble lounge for nine tastings of champagne, prosecco or rosé. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Located at the intersection of C Avenue and 10th Street in Coronado. Free to attend, tickets starting at $50 are required for wine tasting. coronadoartandwinefestival.com

Mic Drop’s two-year anniversary: Mic Drop Comedy will celebrate two years in business with a lip sync battle, comedy trivia, raffles and other games and prizes. The show will feature the club’s regular performers and is themed to be a mad tea party, so top hats and other costume attire is welcome. 1 p.m. Saturday. Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. $20. micdropcomedy.com/shows/260859

‘Change Your Mind’ Festival: At this event emphasizing the importance of awareness and treatment of mental health, participants will go on knowledge quest with bingo cards to track their progress. Learn from experts in various areas of mental health along the way. Visitors can also participate in art installations and workshops and engage with various food and service vendors. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Oceanside Pier, 301 The Strand North, Oceanside. Free. Donations accepted. givesignup.org/TicketEvent/3rdAnnualChangeYourMindmentalhealthfestival

Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock: This show will bring to life the music of the artists community, Laurel Canyon, in Los Angeles, known for housing and inspiring the sounds of groups from the 60s and 70s. It’s a 90-minute show featuring stories and musical performances that influenced the time. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. Tickets start at $45. ticketmaster.com/event/0A005F9BD31639DD?brand=balboatheatre

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage night: The San Diego Wave will play against Gotham FC with pregame and halftime events celebrating the heritage and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. 4:30 p.m. Sunday. 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. Tickets start at $15. ticketmaster.com/san-diego-wave-fc-san-diego-california-05-12-2024

‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’: Making its West Coast premiere, this Tony-nominated electro-pop opera by Dave Malloy was adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel “War and Peace.” Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Through May 19. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $58-$73 (619) 337-1525, cygnettheatre.com

Brunch party with a live vinyl DJ: Beeside Balcony is hosting a special Mother’s Day vinyl brunch with roses for all moms at its La Jolla location on Sunday. This brunch party will have a local DJ spinning vinyl records from a variety of music genres including disco, funk, soul and house music. Some of the food items to be served include acai bowls, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, omelette and a poutine bowl with two eggs, rosemary fries, bacon and chorizo. A few of the drinks available to order on Sunday will be beer, white and red sangria, a mango michelada and Beesides’s Seagrove Sunrise signature cocktail, which has tequila, orange juice and pomegranate syrup. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. 1025 Prospect St. Suite 250, La Jolla. (858) 833-0471, beesidebalcony.com

‘Into the Woods’: For its season-opening production at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, Moonlight Stage Productions will present this classic Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical about fairy-tale characters searching for what happens after their happily ever after. “Into the Woods” was born at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre in 1986 before moving to Broadway the following year, where it won Tony Awards for its book and score. Opens May 1 and runs through May 18. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Single tickets are not on sale yet. (760) 724-2110, moonlightstage.com

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