Things to Do in San Diego in August 2018
San Diego has fantastic weather year-round but is especially nice in the summertime. Check out some of the end of summer attractions in the San Diego area while you still can. If you’re looking for things to do in San Diego in August 2018, check out our list of the best local activities and attractions, including...
- Oceans: Our Blu at the San Diego Natural History Museum
- Electric Eel at SeaWorld
- Summer Movie Nights at the USS Midway
- Hiking in Balboa Park
- and more...
Save on Attraction Admission
Regular admission to a number of these popular San Diego attractions are included on the Go San Diego® Card. Choose as you go from dozens of top attractions and save up to 55% on combined admission vs paying at the gate. See all available passes, attractions & prices – Learn more. Please note, the seasonal events taking place at these attractions may be separately ticketed and not included on the Go San Diego Card. If you want a bigger list of seasonal events, then check out our suggested things to do in San Diego in the summer.
Oceans: Our Blue Planet at the San Diego Natural History Museum
May-December 8th, 2018
Oceans: Our Blue Planet by BBC Earth takes visitors on a journey through the largest and least examined habitat on Earth. With the help of technological advances, BBC takes you further and deeper into the ocean to see some of the most incredible and rarely-seen creatures that the ocean has to offer. It isn't all scary sea creatures and bottom dwellers, you'll see some dolphins joyfully leaping around and other marine life favorites. Getting In: Access to this event is included with regular San Diego Natural History Museum tickets, included on the Go San Diego Card.
Electric Eel Coaster at SeaWorld San Diego
Now Open!
Now the tallest and fastest roller coaster in San Diego, Electric Eel has opened at SeaWorld. This coaster speeds through the sky at 60 miles per hour, loops hypnotically and rockets you skyward over 150 before a descent that will take your breath away. Getting In: Access to this event is included with regular SeaWorld San Diego tickets, included on the Go San Diego Card.
Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo
June 17 - Sept. 3, 2018
Image Credit: San Diego Zoo, Christina SimmonsArtWalk @ Liberty Station
August 11&12, 2018 Do you love art but love the outdoors as well? If this sounds like you then you'll be enamored by the ArtWalk. Artists from San Diego and beyond will share their paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more under beautiful San Diego skies. Getting In: Admission to the ArtWalk @ Liberty Station is free
Summer Movie Nights at the USS Midway
August 18, 2018
The USS Midway is going to be showing Moana on the flight deck on August 18. Tickets are free but you must register online to get tickets. Getting In: Admission to this event is free.
Hiking in Balboa Park
Weather permitting
Image Credit: balboapark.orgChula Vista Harbor Fest
August 18, 2018
Art, food , and fun is what you should expect at the Chula Vista Harbor Fest. There will be three stages with entertainment, lots of food and plenty of activities for whatever you're into. Getting In: Admission to this event is free.
Get out on the Water
Take a San Diego Harbor Cruise , you can choose to cruise on the North Harbor or South Harbor. It's always nice to get out on the water on a warm, summer day in San Diego.
Remember to Save on Attraction Admission
There you go - plenty of fun ideas for things to do in San Diego in August. Remember, many of these great attraction options are included on the Go San Diego Card, where you can save up to 55% on combined admission vs paying at the gate. Please note, the seasonal events taking place at some of these attractions may be separately ticketed and not included with the Go San Diego Card. Consider adding a few of these fun options to your August vacation itinerary.