Waterfront paradises

• Rate: $4,000 for up to 120 guests
• Accommodates up to 200
• 2,500-sqft indoor space + 1,000-sqft private garden
• Key features: Personalized floor plan creation, cornhole and oversized Jenga on patio, firepits, and an in-house A/V package

Intimate gatherings

• Rate: $3,500+
• Accommodates 26 seated, up to 50 in a mix and mingle-style atmosphere
• 700 sqft
• Key features: Indoor and outdoor lounge spaces, a patio bar, flat screen TV, customizable menus, and private restroom

Multiple options

• Rate: Request pricing info
• Accommodates 150
• Key features: The elegant downtown hotel offers several indoor and outdoor spaces that can be customized to fit your vision, plus gourmet dining for your guests, wine pairings, and signature cocktails

Larger venues

• Rate: $6,000+
• Accommodates 100-140 seated, 160-180 with partial seating
• 4,500 sqft
• Key features: The event room is on the 15th floor and offers beautiful views of downtown San Diego and Petco Park — you may even catch the ball game if the Padres are playing at home

• Rate: Request pricing info
• Accommodates up to 220 seated
• 5,060 sqft
• Key features: Market lights, a garage-style, roll-up door, lots of natural light, and a laid-back vibe in the heart of Liberty Station

• San Diego Comic-Con International | Thursday, July 20-Sunday, July 23 | Starts at 9:30 a.m. daily | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. | More powerful than a locomotive — the iconic pop culture event has arrived and although it’s sold out, we’d be remiss if we didn’t cheer for the fandom.
• One Paseo Kids Happy Hour | Thursday, July 20 | 3-5 p.m. | One Paseo, 3725 Paseo Place, San Diego | Free | Bring the kids to the Carmel Valley shopping hub to enjoy family-friendly entertainment (think: magic shows, storytime, bubbles) and snacks every Thursday through Aug. 31.
• The Adicts | Thursday, July 20 | 8 p.m. | Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $65 | The British punk band rocks North Park.

• Del Mar Racing: Opening Day | Friday, July 21 | 11:30 a.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $8 | Cue the trumpets: Although the kick-off to summer track season is sold out, don’t fret — the horse races run through Sunday, Sept. 10.
• Nat at Night | Friday, July 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego | $14-$24 | Explore the museum’s wonders after hours and head to the rooftop deck to enjoy drinks and small plates curated by Wolf in the Woods.
• “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” | Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23 | 2+ 7 p.m. | San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre | $18-$20 | San Diego Junior Theatre presents its adaptation of the beloved musical.
• Stars at West Sycamore | Friday, July 21 | Mission Trails Regional Park, 17160 Stonebridge Parkway, San Diego | Free | Join the San Diego Astronomy Association at the West Sycamore Staging Area to view the nighttime sky through telescopes.

• Over-The-Line Tournament 2023 | Saturday, July 22 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 1590 E. Mission Bay Dr., Fiesta Island/Mission Bay Park | Free | It’s the final weekend of OTL, the ball and bat sport invented in south Mission Beach in the 1950s that has evolved into a shoreline tourney synonymous with summer in SD.
• Del Mar Beer Fest | Saturday, July 22 | 1-5 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $35 | Sample 50+ local beers, ciders, and seltzers while watching the horse races.

• House of Colombia Lawn Program: Independence Day | Sunday, July 23 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | International Cottages, 2191 Pan American W. Rd., Balboa Park | Free | Celebrate 213 years of Colombia’s independence with traditional food, music, and dance.

• City Council has voted to extend the city’s deadline by three years to review 300+ surveillance technology tools across departments — from car trackers and fingerprint scanners to drones. The work has been underway for a year, but not a single tool has made it through the review process. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• AMLI Residential has broken ground on AMLI Aero, a seven-story, luxury rental development at 3585 Aero Court in Kearny Mesa. The building will offer 434 apartment units and is slated to be completed in May 2025. It’s part of the ongoing Kearny Mesa Community Plan adopted in November 2020.

• OK, Comic-Con has officially arrived. Downtown San Diego’s buildings are all dressed up for the pop culture party, including the Marriott Marquis, which boasts a 36,000-sqft installation showcasing popular shows on Paramount+. We’ve also spotted wraps dedicated to “Interview with a Vampire,” “Abbott Elementary,” and “GenV.”

• The Padres are struggling (we cry with you, SD), so the club recently shook up its roster. Changes include the return of catcher Luis Campusano after recovering from an injury and promotions for rookie outfielder Taylor Kohlwey and first baseman Alfonso Rivas. Rougned Odor was designated for assignment. (MLB.com)

• USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice named the Little Italy Mercato the No. 4 best farmers market in the US, touting the twice weekly event for its vast selection of vendors. Meanwhile, the publication also named the Little Italy Food Hall the No. 9 best food hall in the nation. (USA TODAY)

• San Diego Wave FC and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced San Diego will host the 2023 NWSL Championship on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Snapdragon Stadium. This will mark the league’s 10th annual championship match; register for priority access to ticket sales.

• Researchers from SDSU’s Center for Comics Studies will lead several San Diego Comic-Con panels covering topics like social and racial justice, activism, science, and academics as they relate to comics. Students from the Visual Odyssey art course will also showcase their works, some of which have been published. (SDSU NewsCenter)

• The Mountain West and Aztecs dispute appears to be resolved — with conditions. There was speculation the team would leave the conference but both sides are reportedly coming to an agreement that includes SDSU paying the conference’s legal fees. The Aztecs will remain in Mountain West for 2023-2024 and maybe longer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Feeding San Diego will host its next Pairings with a Purpose on Thursday, Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m., at The Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe — this time with TRUST Restaurant Group Chef Brad Wise at the helm. The dinner party series raises funds to help San Diegans facing hunger. Get tickets.