Looking for where to go on 4th of July in San Diego? We got you covered. Whether you’re looking for an all day spot to set your beach chair or an all day party, there is something for you and your crew during the San Diego 4th of July 2024.
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Coronado 7 AM – 10 PM
As a military town, Coronado goes BIG for the fourth of July. They get started at 7AM with a 12K (IE 7.4 miles, very clever) and a 5k. The 75th (BFD) Annual Independence Day Parade will happen from 10 AM to 12 PM. They have military demonstrations, Navy frog leaps, concerts in the park (learn more about that here) and of course fireworks. Check out the full schedule. Parking is a nightmare, but if you can survive the Del Mar Fair traffic, you’ll be able to handle it.
📍 Coronado, CA 92118
Crushed Bar 10 AM – 8 PM
Crushed is crushing it once again. They are bringing back their American mimosa flights for Independence Day 2024. These red, white and blue mimosas can be paired with daddycakes to pay homage to our founding fathers. Or, go straight up sugar coma with their gimme s’more pancakes. Either way you’ll start the fourth off on the right foot. Double good news – Crushed made our list of Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in San Diego. Enjoy the morning with your furry bestie before you play the day away.
📍 967 GARNET AVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Poway’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 10 AM – 4 PM
For the families, head on over to Old Poway Park and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-20th-century-style”. This event will feature patriotic entertainment, free children’s crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games. Tasty treats and train rides will be available for a nominal fee. Free shuttles available starting at 9:30AM from Poway Adult School and Poway City Hall.
The San Diego Union Tribune has a great list of family friendly events. They also include more firework options than just the Big Bay Boom, so check out the complete list for what time are fireworks in San Diego on July 4th. After the Old Fashioned Celebration, check out more things to do in Poway.
📍 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
Triton Charters 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
San Diego 4th of July 2024 Sailabration is promising the most epic event for the 4th! Enjoy this one of a kind close-up encounter of the firework show aboard Triton Charters’ fully decorated yacht. Begin your cruise in Shelter Island at 7:30pm and splash through San Diego Bay enjoying the night scape scenery that downtown San Diego has to offer. After a scenic tour of San Diego Bay, they’ll position the yacht perfectly to view the 4th of July firework display! A sight that would even make Katy Perry jealous. The firework show will begin around 9pm and they are getting all American with their food. Take a bite from catered hamburgers, hotdogs, toppings and side salads. Of course, they’ll have specialty drinks and a full bar available for purchase.
📍 2700 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: $150
Big Bay Boom Fireworks 9 PM
This is what you came for. The BIG, BAY, BOOOOOM! The event to end your perfect fourth of July and freak out your dogs all at the same time. Named as California’s largest fireworks show. What time is the Big Bay Boom in San Diego? We got you, they are displayed from four barges on the San Diego Bay at 9 PM.
Where can I watch the Big Bay Boom? Get your lawn chairs, friends and vodka in a fake sunscreen bottle to watch from these locations:
Pacific Beach Alehouse Beach Party 10 PM – 2 AM
Ain’t no party like a PB party during San Diego 4th of July 2024. After the fireworks are over, let your night begin! Starting at 10PM, the PB Alehouse will be serving up BBQ specials and adult slushies. They also have $5 house brewed all american lagers. This is sure to be a night you won’t remember. But feel free to come again! Their beach party goes all weekend and features DJs every night. Check out the waves from the open rooftop bar and get cozy next to the fire pits.
📍 721 Grand Ave. San Diego, CA 92109
Bar Crawl and Pub Crawl – July 6 from 9 PM to 11:55 PM
Who says the party has to be one day only? Head to the gaslamp for a special 4th of July weekend bar crawl and club crawl in Downtown San Diego!
Saturday will be home to one of the biggest party weekends of the year!! This holiday-themed club crawl will visit 4 of the best bars and clubs in San Diego!
This no cover, express entry, free welcome shot, exclusive drink specials, AND holiday swag has everything you could ever want in a celebration.
Mix, mingle, and dance til you can’t feel your feet with other locals and tourists as you celebrate the holiday at American Junkie, Double Deuce, Bloom Nightclub, and Para Nightclub. Get your tickets.
📍 628 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $35
Of course, all of San Diego’s amusement parks / activities are also promising big firework shows and a day of celebration.
LEGOLAND® California
Families can enjoy special limited-time treats, fun lawn activities, and DJ dance parties that will have everyone on their feet. End the night with an unforgettable fireworks display that explodes into 3D LEGO® bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses! Actually, pretty fricken cool.
📍 One Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
SeaWorld San Diego
In honor of Independence Day, you can get in the patriotic spirit when you witness a dazzling fireworks display—free with admission to SeaWorld! (As it should be.) This stunning mix of pyrotechnics, set to a triumphant musical score, is ready to illuminate SeaWorld’s skyline and captivate you with spectacular flames, sparks, and surprises. Don’t miss this special extended fireworks display showing on July 3 and July 4 at 9:00 PM.
📍 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Del Mar Fair
So apparently it’s actually called the San Diego Fair, but no one here would actually call it that. It’s the Del Mar Fair, I don’t care what they say. What we can agree on is there’s no better place to view the red, white and BOOM than from the Fair’s Grandstand.
Avoid the crowds and secure your seat for the Fireworks Spectacular, the celebration of the United States of America and a favorite tradition at the San Diego County Fair Del Mar Fair.
📍 Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
