It’s technically still Winter in San Diego, but it’s most definitely starting to feel like spring around here!

Not sure what you want to do with this beautiful weather? How about a stroll through the Japanese Friendship Garden as they celebrate the cherry blossoms or experience SeaWorld’s food festival. Whatever you decide, there is something for everyone this weekend. Let’s get Stoked on San Diego.

Friday, March 5

Grab all your favorite foodie friends and taste the adventure of SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food
Festival. Explore more than 25 unique recipes from around the world (plus a new vegan only station) and pair them with over 75 craft beers and over 25 cocktail and wine selections. There will also be live acoustic guitar or jazz shows, and Polynesian dance presentations.

https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/seven-seas-food-festival/buy-tickets/

Take a hops on the harbor cruise around the San Diego bay with Flagship Cruises and the
Rouleur Brewing Co. Your ticket will include a five-course gourmet meal paired with five Rouleur beer styles including their blonde ale, New Zealand pilsner, Mosaic pale ale, West Coast IPA, and West Coast IIPA. You’ll have a chance to speak with the brewers, win some amazing prizes, and enjoy the beautiful San Diego skyline.
https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/hops-harbor

It’s Whale watching time! Right now is prime gray whale watching months in San Diego, as
these gray whales make the 10,000 mile round-trip journey from their breeding grounds along Baja California to their winter home back in Alaska. They can often be spotted from shore, especially from hiking trails overlooking the Pacific at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines State Reserve.
https://www.sandiego.org/explore/things-to-do/tours-sightseeing/whale-watching.aspx

Saturday, March 6

Explore one of the most beautiful flower fields on earth and take in all of the colors and sweet scents this weekend at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/The-Flower-Fields-2020/400302?afflky=TheFlowerFields&_ga=2.1
70838560.1420028464.1583167186-1684256790.1505167597

Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa park and celebrate the upcoming spring season as the cherry blossoms begin to bloom. During the whole month of March, guests visiting JFG in person will be able to enjoy the upper and lower areas featuring koi ponds, bonsai and hanami, appreciating the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. There will also be lots of vendors ranging from local craft makers, artists, and food vendors to enhance the Cherry Blossom Season festivities!
https://www.niwa.org/cbw

Walk the Block in Barrio Logan which is known for its vibrant art and culinary scene. Come out this Saturday on Logan Avenue between Chicano Park and 26th Street from noon till 6 PM. Merchants and restaurants will fill up the streets so you can browse shops for unique, handmade clothing and gourmet foods. Barriologanassociation.org

Create your own masterpiece alongside your friends as you sip wine and paint at the C! Classes are held on their beautiful outdoor patio or inside the gallery surrounded by inspiring artwork, depending on the weather. Cost $40.00 all-inclusive which includes Instruction by master artist, all supplies (canvas and paints), and unlimited house red, white, and beer or sodas.
https://www.emeraldc.com/

Get ready to laugh with Jamie Kennedy at the QUARTYARD this weekend. Stand-up comedian, television producer, screenwriter, and actor best known for the hit show The Jamie Kennedy Experience, cult classic Malubu’s Most Wanted, and Scream. Other notable film roles include Romeo + Juliet, Bowfinger.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jamie-kennedy-live-w-special-guests-2nd-show-added-tickets-143408832679?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sunday, March 7

This is the final weekend of the Victory at Sea Days by Ballast Point. This celebration always includes rare riffs on their brews, pirate costumes, specialty merch and more. This year’s variants are Oreo, Reaper–cussive Victory, Double Shot, Extra Limited Premium Select Reserve, Victory at Cereal, Vegan Strawberry Smoothie, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Rum Barrel Aged, Red Wine Barrel Aged, Devil’s Share Bourbon Barrel Aged, Heaven Hills Rye Barrel Aged.
https://ballastpoint.com/event/victoryatseadays/

Learn to brew your own beer. These classes are perfect for the first time brewer or an extract brewer that wants to step up their game. You will watch every step of an extract brew day while our instructor covers topics such as maximizing the quality of extract beers, improving yeast health, and the differences between extract, all grain, and commercial brewing. We also offer guidance and a recipe for anyone that would like to brew-a-long.
https://ballastpoint.com/event/home-brew-mart-classes-and-workshops/