There’s always a professional or college game going on in San Diego, between the Padres, the Chargers, and the San Diego State Aztecs, not to mention horse racing and golf.
Sporting Events
- Coronado Classic Speed Festival
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: September, October
- Upcoming: September 25th - 26th, 2010
- Description: 'Classic' is the key word here, as this racing event is for vintage classic and restored cars, not hot rods. This annual festival is part of Fleet Week San Diego and regularly attracts more than 20,000 spectators from all over the world to one of the most distinctive race car locations - Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation.
- Admission: Check Website
- Location: North Island Navy Base, San Diego, CA
- Del Mar National Horse Show
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: April, May
- Upcoming: TBA
- Description: One of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation, the Grand Prix Del Mar at the Del Mar Arena offers more than $350,000 in prize money during three weeks of Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper competition.
- Admission: Check Website
- Location: San Diego Fairgrounds, Del Mar, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA
- Phone: 858-755-1161
- Website: www.sdfair.com/horseshow/index.html
- Farmers Insurance Open
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: January
- Upcoming: January 24th - 30th, 2011
- Description: A PGA Tour professional golf tournament known as the 'West Coast Swing', the Farmers Insurance Open is usually scheduled in the early part of the Tour season in February. Started in 1968, the event has always been at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla. Tickets range from $21-32 for one individual day and $105 to $120 for the entire event.
- Admission: $21 - $120,, depending on seating and package
- Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA
- Website: www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
- La Jolla Motor Car Classic
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: January
- Upcoming: January 10th, 2011
- Description: The La Jolla Motor Car Classic has always been a standout event among locals. In previous years, the La Jolla Motor Car Classic has featured two Horseless Carriages, Italian marques, British marques, Woodies and 50's Classics. This event raises funds for the Monarch School, in its effort to provide education to children who might otherwise not be given the opportunity, and the Scripps Park Project.
- Admission: $15 in advance; $20 at the event
- Location: Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla Cove, CA
- Phone: 619-233-5008
- Website: www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com/
- San Diego Crew Classic
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: March, April
- Upcoming: TBA
- Description: Rowing is not an easy sport to view up-close, but watching an eight swoosh past in that timeless, beautiful rhythm that comes only after committed practice is just about the best way to spend a Saturday. The historic San Diego Crew Classic Regatta on Mission Bay hosts 3,000 collegiate, masters and high school rowers the first week of April. Some of the most renowned schools in the United States have competed at the Classic, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and UC Berkeley. Bring a picnic and get ready to be mesmerized. The event includes bands, raffles, food and the U.S. Navy parachute team.
- Admission: Free
- Location: Mission Bay Crew Classic race course, San Diego, CA
- Phone: 619-225-0300
- Website: www.crewclassic.org
- San Diego Open
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: July, August
- Upcoming: July 5th - August 2nd, 2010
- Description: The San Diego Tennis Federation's crown jewel is its annual San Diego Open Tournament, usually scheduled for Independence Day weekend at the Morley Field Tennis Complex, home to the Balboa Tennis Club. The Open is part of the national circuit of Gay and Lesbian tournaments but is open to everyone. It is a well-regarded event founded more than two decades ago, and annual attracts tennis players of all abilities from a wide geographic range.
- Admission: Check Website
- Location: Morley Field Tennis Complex, San Diego, CA
- Website: www.sdtf.org
- San Diego Thunderboat Regatta
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: September
- Upcoming: September 17th - 19th, 2010
- Description: Speed, chills, and thrills are all owned by the San Diego Thunderboat Regatta, the world series of powerboat racing, held every September to promote powerboat racing, and increase tourism in the beach area. The 2 mile race course represents the premier San Diego boat racing and family beach festival, and of course, it kicks off the end of summer with a bang. This event attracts 150,000 fans over three days of fast and exciting racing for spectators.
- Admission: $25 - $45
- Location: Fiesta Island, CA
- Phone: 619-225-9160
- Website: www.sandiegobayfair.org
- Sand Castle Days
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: August
- Upcoming: August 6th - 8th, 2010
- Description: Not just for kids, the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition's San Castle Days features sand sculptures of such complexity and daring that the most common expression on every viewer's face is shock and awe. Held at Imperial Beach, the event draws teams from across the country who race against the clock and the tides to create the ultimate sculpture. The event is free and open to the public.
- Admission: Free
- Location: Imperial Beach Pier, San Diego, CA
- Website: www.usopensandcastle.com
- Wiener Nationals
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: December
- Upcoming: TBA
- Description: The Wiener Nationals is United States national dachshund racing championships sponsored by Wienerschnitzel. San Diego is the location where the national title is sought every December as part of the city's Holiday Bowl college football game.
- Admission: Free
- Location: Old Town, San Diego, CA
- Phone: 619-656-150
- World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
- Category: Sporting Events
- Month: July
- Upcoming: July 10th - 11th and 17th - 18th, 2010
- Description: Softball in the sand. Over-The-Line (OTL) provides unique challenges to the sport and is also unique to San Diego. The World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament takes place every year at Fiesta Island on Mission Bay. Typically drawing more than 50,000 spectators, the tournament hosts 1200 teams of three people each.
- Admission: Check Website
- Location: Fiesta Island - Mission Bay San Diego, CA
- Website: www.ombac.org
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