San Diego January 2025

San Diego January 2025 Events

San Diego January 2025 Events

San Diego Makes For A Dreamy Escape From Winter Blahs

Average temperature low and high: 49°-65°
Where to begin with San Diego? First, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and Legoland are all significant draws, aided by the high 60s weather and scenic beaches. Balboa park and hiking trails offer serene nature escapes, while gray whale watching gets you closer to marine life. If that's not enough, there's also Brew Fest, Monster Jam, ice rinks, marathons, and plenty of festivals to keep you busy. February has even more to do, so check back here next month.

January Event Calendar

2024 San Diego Brew Fest

2024 San Diego Brew Fest

Have a fun-filled afternoon at the 12th annual San Diego Brew Fest at Liberty Station. The event will feature dozens of locally-crafted and internationally-crafted beers, along with some of San Diego’s most popular food trucks and cover bands. It’s a day full of beer, food, and music. General admission tickets are $50.

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2024 San Diego Brew Fest

2024 San Diego Brew Fest

The 13th annual San Diego Brew Festival returns in 2024 with an unforgettable line-up of events that celebrate all things beer. This year, the popular festival features 70+ breweries, 200 beers, cover bands, lawn games, and some of the city's best food trucks. 

General Admission tickets are $50 and include unlimited beer samples, live music, and access to food trucks from 1 PM-4 PM. Early Admission tickets are $65 and include all the perks of general admission, plus an extra hour of tasting from 12 PM-1 PM featuring specialty beers. This is a 21+ event and is rain or shine. 

Big Salsa Festival San Diego 2024

Big Salsa Festival San Diego 2024

Show off your moves and some style at San Diego's BIG Salsa Festival, a four-day celebrating the city's diverse culture with dancing, food, live music, and more. The exciting event also features dance classes, concerts, and performances, while Latin dance parties light up the night (and early morning) all weekend long. The variety of classes offers the opportunity for guests of all skill levels to learn and improve their salsa skills and techniques.

Tickets start at $60 and there are multiple packages available for purchase. Visit the website for the full schedule of events, times, and ticket information. The event's venue, The Marriott Hotel, is also offering rooms at discounted rates for the weekend. 

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Downtown San Diego Onesie Bar Crawl

Downtown San Diego Onesie Bar Crawl

Join the fourth annual Onesie Bar Crawl, the most comfortable bar crawl to exist. You’ll get an LED wristband to guide you through the crawl, and there will be five venues to go through. There will be exclusive drink and food specials, and even Happy Hour food deals! Ages 21+ only, photo ID required. Tickets range between $ 10 to $120 depending on how many people are in your party.

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Monster Jam

Fuel up for this action-packed event: Monster Jam. You’ll get to experience 17 of the most competitive, off-road motorcycle races in the world. Guaranteed fun for the whole family. Get your tickets now for Monster Jam.

Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience

Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience

Make sure you check out this highly talked about and sought-out exhibit. Successful in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and with over 2 million attendees in America, get a chance to experience the classic artworks of Van Gogh like never before. Surrounded by vibrant projections, you'll feel as if he painted you within one of his pieces. Tickets will sell fast, so get them while still available. Entry prices Start at $53. More info and tickets are available online. 

San Diego Events in January

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in San Diego

Things to Do in San Diego in January

Go Whale-Watching

Go Whale-Watching
January is the perfect time to head out to the ocean for a whale-watching tour.  Look for gray whales, humpbacks, dolphins, orcas, and more during the soothing, rocking boat ride.  Depending on the company, you can even take a tour at sunset to see the gorgeous color-filled sky.

Let Your Inner Child Out At The Arcade

Let Your Inner Child Out At The Arcade
If you're looking for an evening activity that is more than just hitting a bar, try visiting Coin Op Game Room, an adult arcade with artisan cocktails and classic games.  Enjoy a po'boy as you aim for the high score on Ms. Pacman or relive your college days with a little Beer Pong.  It's a stellar way to spend an evening.