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FALL
SAN DIEGO
RESTAURANT WEEK
Late September to early October
Travelers and locals alike can
seek out special deals and menus
during San Diego Restaurant
Week. More than 180 eateries—
such as The French Gourmet and
The Red Door in past years—
participate in the eight-day event,
which puts the focus on fresh
ingredients and local products.
(sandiegorestaurantweek.com)
SAN DIEGO BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
WINTER November
Billed as one of the largest wine and food festivals in the U.S., the annual San Diego
Bay Wine & Food Festival at Embarcadero Marina Park has featured culinary lumi-
naries such as Bernard Guillas, executive chef at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club,
and David Akiyoshi, winemaker at LangeTwins Family Winery, among the roster
of chefs, winemakers, mixologists and brewmasters. Tasting events and cooking
classes have also taken place. (619-312-1212; sandiegowineclassic.com)
SAN DIEGO BAY
PARADE OF LIGHTS
December
The San Diego Bay Parade of
Lights is a time-honored winter tradition. Head to the San Diego
Bay to see more than 80 boats
cross the water decorated lavishly
The Poinsettia Bowl draws football fans from across the country.
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for the holidays. The parade
starts at Shelter Island and pro-
ceeds past Harbor Island, the
Embarcadero, Seaport Village
and Coronado Ferry Landing,
with ample opportunities to view
the festive presentation. (619-
224-2240; sdparadeoflights.org)
POINSETTIA BOWL
December
The annual Poinsettia Bowl
draws fans from across the
nation for a game of college
football at Qualcomm Stadium.
A variety of events lead up to
the game in late December,
including a march through
the historic Gaslamp Quarter
by collegiate spirit squads and
marching bands. (619-283-
5808; sandiegobowlgames.com)
SPRING
MOVIES ON THE BAY
March and April
Open to both Evans Hotels
guests and the general pub-
lic, Movies on the Bay at the
Catamaran Resort Hotel and
Spa is fun for the whole family.
Enjoy a complimentary fami-
ly-friendly movie projected on
a 16- by 9-foot outdoor screen
at dusk. Concierges can offer
details on movie selections
and dates. (858-539-8630;
catamaranresort.com)
BOTTOM:
CELEBRATE THE CRAFT
Late October
Taking place at The Lodge at
Torrey Pines in La Jolla, this
annual culinary showcase puts the
spotlight on ingredients grown
in the region, bringing together
some of California’s top growers,
chefs, winemakers and brewers to
present tastings, demonstrations
and discussions. (858-777-6635;
celebratethecraft.com)