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Want to know what to do for Labor Day weekend? Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners and San Diego residents and visitors check out these places on what to do in Downtown San Diego this coming weekend.
Embarcadero Park
The Summer Pops series by the San Diego Symphony rocks the park near Seaport Village with a post-concert fireworks show. Embarcadero is located between Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center and you can go there for picnics, concerts and outdoor movies. To read more visit Embarcadero.
Old Globe Theater Complex
Catch “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under the stars during the Summer Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park. Balboa Park’s intimate performing arts venue, famous for 360 degree seating and seasonal outdoor shows. To read more visit Old Globe Theater Complex.
Hornblower BBQ Cruise
The Labor Day BBQ Cruise includes a two hour narrated cruise of San Diego Bay and all your traditional BBQ favorites including fresh salads, savory BBQ and lots of delicious desserts, all make fresh on board by the Hornblower crew. Hornblower combines sightseeing, dining and cruising for the best experience San Diego Bay has to offer! Stroll the decks and meet the Captain in the wheelhouse. Board at 11am and cruise away at 11:30am-1:30pm. To read more visit Hornblower.
Lounge Six
It’s one of our favorite pool decks in Downtown San Diego, and it’s open to the public all weekend! Sip cocktails, munch on appetizers and sun yourself alongside Downtown San Diego’s see-and-be-seen set that also have fire pits and views of Petco Park and the San Diego Harbor. To read more visit Lounge Six.
Beach At W Hotel San Diego
The W’s trendy rooftop bar brings the beach, with sand and all, into the heart of Downtown San Diego. The staircase from the hotel lobby, which converts into a chic lounge after dark, leads up to an outdoor oasis on the 4th floor roof. People are sipping chardonnay and martinis while socializing near the fire pit or lounging in large white cabanas. Light techno music gets louder and funkier as the night wears on. To read more visit W Hotel.
Labor Day Pool Party at the Hard Rock Hotel
Their first return visit since February of 2008, MSTRKRFT takes charge of a special Labor Day pool party at Float and Woodstock deck. Famous for hard-hitting remixes of electro rock hits, this DJ duo turns nDJs Dadon, Stillwell, Pornscore, Jackson Glass & Brazzabelle. Doors open at 11am. Toostalgic beats into fresh, new remixes you wont be able to ignore. With read more visit Hard Rock Hotel.
Little Italy Labor Day Stickball Tournament
Local stickball teams will compete in a round robin and double elimination playoff. The game is played in the street when opposing teams use sticks to maneuver a ball to opposite sites to score for points. At the end of the playoffs, the winning team will receive the honor of champion. This tournament is free and is located between Date St. & Beech St. in the Little Italy District on Sunday, September 06 2009, at 8:30am – 5:30pm. Don’t miss out! To read more visit Little Italy Stickball Tournament.
Seaport Village
Alongside four miles of tree-lined paths you’ll find all sorts of entertainers doing their thing. Bands, singers, dancers, magicians, whatever. There’s something for any age, so have a seat, take in a show and get a little sun. Seaport Village has scheduled stage performances and daily entertainers. All of their talent performs, where else, outdoors. Enjoy two hours free parking with any purchase. Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check out the schedule for this coming Labor Day:
Sat 9/5
12-4pm Javid & Naoko New Flamenco
12-4pm Coco & Lafe
7:30pm-9:30pm Stacey Murray & the Stimulus Package
Sun 9/6
12-4pm Nadro John
1-4pm Midnight Heat
Mon 9/7
12-4pm Khausak
12-4pm Coco & Lafe
To read more visit Seaport Village.
USS Midway Museum
The aircraft carrier USS Midway is docked at Navy Pier in the Marina District to serve as a museum where visitors can experience a piece of San Diego’s unique military history. Prepare yourself for a lifetime memory aboard the USS Midway Museum. You’ll explore a floating City at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. To read more visit USS Midway.
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