Top of the Hyatt, lounge and bar, offers dramatic panoramic Pacific Ocean and downtown city views. Set 40 floors above San Diego Bay, enjoy cocktails, and light food fare. San Diego is celebrating the Fourth of July with celebrations across the county. ABC 10News has put a list together of events in your community. From lively parades to booming fireworks & family-friendly festivals, San Diego is offering a variety of fantastic 4th of July events in 2025. San Diego Pride July 16–20. The county’s LGBTQ community and its allies will show up and show out for a series of San Diego Pride festivities, including an electric two-day festival at Balboa Enjoy a front-row seat to the Big Bay Boom Fireworks show on San Diego’s Boardwalk at Sally’s Fish House & Bar, or for an experience that is truly over the top, head to the Top of the Hyatt to celebrate 4th of July from 40 stories above San Diego Bay. Get ready for a night of lights, music, and patriotic celebration. We’ve rounded up the best 4th of July fireworks displays happening across San Diego, and to make planning easier, we’ve organized them by county. Whether you're staying coastal or heading inland, you'll find the perfect spot to celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy a memorable 4th of July in Carlsbad with spectacular fireworks, family-friendly events at LEGOLAND and Omni La Costa, beach picnics, BBQ celebrations and shopping. Plan your perfect Independence Day getaway with sun, surf and style! Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6. For a full list of Fourth of July festivities, go here: Fourth of July fireworks, parades The 4th of July is a fun celebration, and San Diego knows how to light up the sky for the celebration. I have already done all the work for you and jotted down the 16 best spots where you can watch San Diego fireworks. Celebrate the 4th of July at Park Hyatt Aviara with festive dining and a spectacular fireworks display. Join us for a classic American BBQ or indulge in a family-style feast at Ponto Lago, both paired with live entertainment and unforgettable views of Aviara’s dazzling fireworks. Almost Nakey Freedom Fest at Belmont Park (July 5) - San Diego’s wildest Fourth of July weekend bash returns as the 5th Annual Almost Nakey Freedom Fest takes over Belmont Park's Beach House (FIT Social) on Saturday, July 5 from 2pm to 10pm. Hip-hop legend Nelly tops the high-energy lineup, joined by Shiba San, Kaleena Zanders, Chippy Nonstop California State Parks invite you to celebrate an old-fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! Visitors can join park staff and volunteers celebrating as early San Diego residents did in the 1800s with games, crafts, and live music from Big Mountain Blue Grass Band. Where: Multiple locations around San Diego Bay; When: July 4 at 9 p.m. Price: Free; Details: The largest fireworks show on the West Coast, with displays launching from four locations around San Diego Bay. Parking at Port of San Diego lots is free, but time limits are enforced. Arrive early for the best spots. SeaWorld’s 4th of July Celebration Celebrate the 4th of July in San Diego at these 19 events including a Julian parade, the Big Bay Boom, & fireworks at the IB Pier. 2. Coronado 4th of July fireworks. There will be a few 4th of July celebrations in Coronado, like a parade down Orange Ave. (10 AM), patriotic concerts, and fireworks over Glorietta Bay – from 9 PM – near Stingray Point. The local tip is to watch the fireworks from the golf course, and not to drive due to traffic – walk or bike instead. 3 East County. La Mesa. The Lake Murray Fireworks and Musicfest event will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lake Murray Community Park, 7001 Murray Park Drive on July 4.; El Cajon. The city of El Cajon Fireworks at Top of The Hyatt. Get prime viewing for San Diego’s famous Big Bay Boom waterfront fireworks at downtown’s Top of the Hyatt. The affair takes place 40 stories above the bay and Eventbrite - Levinson Group presents July 4th Weekend Andaz Pool Party Sunday - Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Andaz San Diego-a concept by Hyatt, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information. Carlsbad. July 4: 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Spectacular, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club and Spa, Carlsbad July 4: Red, White and BOOM!, Legoland California, Carlsbad Chula Vista. July 4 Here's a list of events to help plan your holiday, including festivals, parades, live music, fireworks displays and more.
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