White sand beaches, amazing weather, museums and theme parks, culture and entertainment – San Diego, California is one of those spectacular destinations with everything going for it, and seemingly something for everyone just minutes from The Dana Hotel on Mission Bay. The most difficult decision to make regarding a vacation to San Diego is determining what to do and see among the region's vast and diverse offerings.
Known for its fresh local food, exquisite fine dining, one-of-a-kind shopping, historical significance and cultural activities, San Diego offers wonderful experiences and memories for families, romantics, & business travelers alike.
Hotel and Community Events
June, 2013
June 8, 2013 - July 4, 2013
The 2013 San Diego County Fair theme is “Game On” and it will be showcasing many of the games we grew up with. From classic and nostalgic to those enhanced by technology, games of all kinds reach across generations and cultures bringing families and friends together for fun and quality time. At the 2013 county fair, visitors will see how board, pinball, television, video and computer games have evolved over the years.
The 2012 Fair broke another all-time attendance record for the fourth year in a row with a grand total of 1,517,508 guests and we want to thank everybody who attended.
The 2013 San Diego County Fair will open on Saturday June 8 through Thursday, July 4 and will be closed the first three Mondays, June 10, 17 & 24.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
July, 2013
July 8, 2013 - July 12, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center
Each year more than 14,000 geographic information system (GIS) professionals attend the annual Esri International User Conference (Esri UC) to share and collaborate about GIS technology and how it can be used to understand our world and design our future.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
July 13, 2013 - July 14, 2013
This two day Pride Festival in Balboa Park has become a premier PRIDE event in California.
San Diego Pride's famous cultural Festival includes multiple stages of entertainment, more than 80 musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers, 300 participating vendor booths, an Art exhibit, cultural presentations, and great food! The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade is the 4th largest in the United States attracting over 200,000 cheering spectators and significant media participation.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
July 13, 2013 - July 14, 2013
July 20, 2013 - July 21, 2013
In it's 60th year, the Over the Line Tourmament features fast-paced beach softball, limited to 1,200 teams of three persons each, playing almost 2,400 games in two weekends with 52,000 expected to attend. Play is from 7:30 a.m. to dusk. The event takes place on beaches of Fiesta Island on Mission Bay.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
July 17, 2013 - September 4, 2013
Summer is when the horses come out to run, and Del Mar is one of the premier horse tracks in the country. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy a meal at one of the three trackside restaurants. www.dmtc.com
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
July 18, 2013 - July 21, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Comic-Con has presented thousands of special guests at its conventions over the years, bringing comics creators, science fiction and fantasy authors, film and television directors, producers, and writers, and creators from all aspects of the popular arts together with their fans for a fun and often times candid discussion of various art forms. The event has seen an amazing array of comics and book publishers in its Exhibit Hall over the years. Over it’s four-decade-plus history, Comic-Con International has continually presented comic books and comic art to a growing audience. That love of the comics medium continues to be its guiding factor as the event moves toward its second half-century as the premier comic book and popular arts style convention in the world.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
July 28, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center
At the Bridal Bazaar you'll find aisle after aisle of inspiration for your wedding. This is the most exciting wedding planning event of the year where you'll find more than 300 of San Diego's most talented wedding professionals with displays, demonstrations, and expert advice on everything you can imagine for your wedding. You'll find more fresh ideas, more variety and more choices to make your wedding spectacular.
In just one day at the Bridal Bazaar you’ll see the latest trends, the hottest styles, and the best suppliers. Plus you’ll find money saving specials offered only by exhibitors at the Bridal Bazaar. It’s no wonder brides have named the Bridal Bazaar “San Diego’s Best Bridal Show” every year they've voted.
The Dana on Mission Bay is a proud participant of the Bridal Bazaar. Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
September, 2013
September 21, 2013 - September 22, 2013
Pacific Islander food, vendor booths, music and dance performances, all day for two days for free in a beautiful outdoor venue at Ski Beach in San Diego.
The Pacific Islander Festival Association puts this festival on every year to help perpetuate traditional cultures and values and bring education and entertainment to the entire community. The fact that this is a free event attended by 100,000 people over two days is remarkable.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
September 24, 2013 - September 28, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center
The mission of the American Academy of Family Physicians is to improve the health of patients, families, and communities by serving the needs of members with professionalism and creativity.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
October, 2013
October 25, 2013 - October 30, 2013 at The San Diego Convention Center
The ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
November, 2013
November 9, 2013 - November 13, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Neuroscience 2013 is the premier venue for neuroscientists from around the world to debut cutting-edge research on the brain and nervous system.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to SeaWorld. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to SeaWorld, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
November 20, 2013 - November 24, 2013
Love is in the air at this year's San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.
This November 20-24 join today's most talked about culinary rock stars, master sommeliers, and legendary winemakers for Southern California's largest celebration of wine and food. Taste the love of the craft from 200 wineries, breweries and spirits from around the globe and 70 of San Diego's trendsetting chefs and restaurants.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to Sea World. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to Sea World, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
December, 2013
Fri. December 6, 2013 - Sat. December 7, 2013
San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, Balboa Park December Nights, will take place for the 36th consecutive year on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. both evenings. The largest free community festival in San Diego, December Nights is expected to attract more than 300,000 visitors over two days.
Entertainment, wonderful food and holiday cheer are all part of this classic and elaborate San Diego celebration. Long-standing traditions—including food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; the charming Santa Lucia Procession at the San Diego Museum of Man; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree and more—fill the heart of Balboa Park. In addition, the varied museums open for free from 5:00-9:00pm both nights feature a wide variety of exhibitions and entertainment–from the Timken Museum’s annual Christmas Tree displaying the exquisite Schlappi Collection of Hord and Schlappi Christmas ornaments–to the Reuben H. Fleet’s kid-friendly and interactive Kid City-to the San Diego Natural History Museum’s Fossil Mysteries set to holiday music in the atrium.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Bay, The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel & Marina is the closest hotel to Sea World. Less than 1 mile from the beach with two restaurants, and a free shuttle to Sea World, The Dana is a paradise perfected. Water sports abound – sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, surfing, and jet skiing or just relaxing by one of our two sparkling, heated pools! Book your San Diego hotel accommodations at The Dana on Mission Bay today!
