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🎇 Sparks are flying

Where to see Fourth of July 2023 fireworks in San Diego

A past Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks show over San Diego Bay.
Big Bay Boom sure is sparkly, alright. | Photo via @bliuphoto
Cue that patriotic playlist. Independence Day is coming and the skies across San Diego County will light up with colorful fireworks displays. We’ve rounded up 15 spectacular, sparkly shows — most start around 9 p.m. Boom, we’ve got you.

Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom, San Diego Bay
Billed as “California’s largest fireworks show,” prime viewing locations include Shelter and Harbor islands, North Embarcadero, Marina District, and Coronado Ferry Landing. Pro tip: Take public transit — peep MTS’ expanded Trolley service.

Fireworks Spectacular, San Diego County Fair
Fair season will go out with a bang at this show over the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Pro tip: Opt for reserved seats starting at $20.

Fourth of July fireworks at the San Diego County Fair

Each year, the San Diego County Fair closes out its season with a big Fourth of July fireworks show.

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Photo via Fred Greaves + San Diego County Fair

Chula Vista 4th Fest, Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
All that glitters is gold at this free community event featuring food trucks and fireworks — in a world-class Olympic training facility, no less.

Poway Fireworks, Poway High School Stadium
Have a blast with family-friendly games and a DJ spinning tunes, 6-10 p.m. Admission is $5 at the gate; kids 11 and under get in free.

Santee Salutes, Town Center Community Park East
This free festival starts at 2 p.m., culminating with a patriotic fireworks show. Pro tip: Purchase parking in advance.

Santee Salutes

San Diego County has fireworks aplenty this Fourth of July.

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Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

🎆 More July 4 fireworks:

Want to celebrate early? Head to SoCal Sports Complex for the Oceanside Fireworks Show or Fireworks on Mission Bay at Mission Bay Yacht Club (if enough money is raised) — both on Monday, July 3, 9 p.m.
Events
Monday, June 26
  • Secret San Diego Open Mic | Monday, June 26 | 6:30 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | Free | This is your chance to show off your hidden talent.
  • Spreckels Organ Summer Festival 2023 | Monday, June 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Rd, San Diego | Free | The annual organ festival offers 90-minute shows celebrating a different genre each week — this time, young artists get a chance to shine.
Tuesday, June 27
  • Coronado Farmers Market | Tuesday, June 27 | 2:30-6 p.m. | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. | Free | Shop local where the farm meets the beach.
  • “Ted Lasso” Trivia | Tuesday, June 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Liberty Public Market, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | AFC Richmond fans, your goal is to answer questions about this show.
  • “SIX” | Tuesday, June 27 | 7 p.m. | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $44-$159 | It’s opening night of this new, revered musical running locally through Sunday, July 9, in which Henry VIII’s six wives take the mic to remix history.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • County officials recently broke ground on the $15 million Ramona Community Resource Center at 12th and Main streets, next door to Ramona Library. The center is set to open in late 2024 and will offer behavioral, public health, and child welfare services to the community’s 5,000 residents.
Real Estate
  • San Diego’s only $5.3 million “rotating home” — as in, the property slowly spins 360°, showcasing spectacular East County mountain and coastal ocean views — is now on sale for the first time ever. The luxurious listing, built in 2004, sits atop Mt. Helix in La Mesa. (CBS8)
Coming Soon
  • Let’s countdown: 3…2…1. Sesame Place San Diego will unveil its all-new Count’s Splash Castle this Friday — an upgraded, multi-level water attraction with 111 play elements like slides and spray jets. The area is double the size of the attraction that was there when the theme park debuted last year.
Trending
  • Did you see it? A meteor lit up the skies in parts of San Diego County over the weekend — and was caught on camera by Clairemont and Mission Hills residents. According to NASA, these “shooting stars” are spotted when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed and burn up. (Fox 5 + NASA)
Sports
  • SDSU Men’s Basketball star Nathan Mensah — a two-time Mountain West defensive player of the year — has signed a deal with the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. The center is expected to join the team’s roster starting Friday, July 7, at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Award
  • Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Resort Southern California — the hotspot from celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay — was recently named one of the best casino restaurants in San Diego County by the California Restaurant Association. The restaurant’s design and menu are inspired by the “Hell’s Kitchen” TV cooking competition.
Watch
  • Tomorrow’s Nat Talk at theNat will feature a screening of “Human Footprint,” an upcoming PBS documentary series exploring how humans are transforming the planet. Series host Shane Campbell-Staton will host the local event and the filmmakers — Day’s Edge Productions, based in San Diego — will be there, too.
Wellness
  • Thinning hair? You’re not alone. This No. 1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand is physician-formulated with science-backed ingredients to target root causes of thinning for faster-growing, visibly thicker hair. (Pro tip: This five-minute quiz will help you get to the root of your thinning.)*
Health
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🎬 Park it here

5 outdoor movie theaters in San Diego, CA

SD Santee Drive-In 2023
The drive-in a summertime staple, that’s for sure. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
Pass the popcorn, please. Nothing screams “summer” like watching a movie under the stars at the drive-in. You’ve got a couple of options in San Diego County:

Santee Drive-In, 10990 Woodside Ave. N.

  • Open: Daily, year-round
  • Upcoming showings: The schedule varies weekly — we spy “The Flash,” “Elemental,” and more running through at least Thursday, June 29.
  • Ticket prices: $12 for guests age 13+, $6 for kids ages 4-12, free for kids 3 and under
  • Fun features: Two movies are included in your ticket price — and don’t miss the snack bar.

South Bay Drive-In Theatres, 2170 Coronado Ave.

  • Open: Year-round, Friday-Tuesday
  • Upcoming showings: Peep the “Coming Soon” schedule — “Barbie” and “Haunted Mansion” are on deck.
  • Ticket prices: $10 adults, $1 for kids ages 5-9
  • Fun features: Each ticket gets you admission to two movies; look for snack bar coupons.
3 more outdoor movie options
 
The Wrap
 
Monica Garske headshot

Today’s edition by:
Monica

From the editor
So, actor and musician John Stamos is joining The Beach Boys for their concert at The Rady Shell this Saturday, and I’ve gotta say, I’m a tad jealous. I saw The Beach Boys at the waterfront venue last summer, and while the show had major “Good Vibrations,” Stamos did not make a cameo.

I can’t be too salty though — the actor has been making his rounds with the band for decades, and he did make a surprise appearance on stage when I saw The Beach Boys at Humphreys by the bay several years ago. I’ve never belted “Kokomo” louder, and I felt no shame.
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