Three Days to Play: San Diego Labor Day Planner
Updated: August 07, 2009
Whether you're entertaining friends or just showing yourself a good time, we've got your guide to celebrating Labor Day in San Diego: Find local events, activities, the best outdoor restaurants and bars and more.
On this page:Labor Day Events and Outings, Outdoor Restaurants and Bars, Labor Day Shopping.
Labor Day Events and Outings
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Embarcadero Park North/South
Write a review111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
The Summer Pops series by the San Diego Symphony rocks the park near Seaport Village with a post-concert fireworks show.
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Sea World
Read Reviews500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)
As part of Summer Nights at Sea World, the park features extended hours through Labor Day weekend and a spectacular fireworks show each night.
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Hornblower Cruises & Events
Read Reviews1066 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
Cruise the bay with champagne on the wide-open sun deck for the Hornblower's special Labor Day Brunch Cruise.
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San Diego Zoo
Read Reviews2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
After sunset (when the crowds go home), Nighttime Zoo offers live music beat performances and scenic patio dining.
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Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Read Reviews2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 (map)
Stay late after one of the last races of the season on Saturday for special food deals and Fridays for live music.
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Mission Beach
Write a reviewMission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)
Ride the ocean-front roller coaster, devour a snow cone or play in the 70-degree waves at this family-friendly public beach.
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Old Globe Theatre Complex
Read ReviewsEl Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
Catch "A Midsummer Night's Dream" under the stars during the Summer Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park.
Outdoor Restaurants and Bars
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Old Town Mexican Cafe
Read Reviews2489 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 (map)
The margaritas and tortillas are the stuff of legends at this Old Town eatery with a colorful, rustic patio in the back.
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JRDN Restaurant
Read Reviews723 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)
The patio at Tower 23's Jordan restaurant is the perfect pick for an upscale beach experience. No shabby, sandy surfer dudes here. The crowd is well-heeled, well-behaved and not shy about ordering a round of $12 cocktails for the talble.
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Lounge Six
Read Reviews616 J St 4th Fl, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
It's one of our favorite pool decks in the city, and it's open to the public all weekend! Sip cocktails (we love the prickly pear margarita), munch on apps and sun yourself alongside downtown SD's see-and-be-seen set.
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Trattoria Acqua
Read Reviews1298 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)
The multilevel patio boasts several private seating clusters, many with unobstructed views of La Jolla Cove.
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Ocean House Restaurant
Read Reviews300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (map)
Enjoy ocean views and sea breezes from the wraparound veranda.
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Beach Bar
Read Reviews421 West B St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
The W's trendy rooftop bar brings the beach--sand and all--into the heart of downtown.
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Lahaina Beach Club
Read Reviews710 Oliver Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better people-watching patio than this one, just an arm's length from the boardwalk.
Labor Day Shopping
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Pacific Beach Surf Shop
Read Reviews4150 Mission Blvd Ste 161, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)
Rent a board, buy a new bikini or stock up on suncreen: This is your one-stop surf shop for the weekend.
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Henry's Marketplace
Read Reviews1260 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)
Consider this your one-stop, pre-picnic shop for everything from fresh fruit to cheese, snacks and wine.
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