Mid-November is a good time on the San Diego coast. The water is still warm enough for a quick surf, the light turns golden by late afternoon, and this weekend wraps up two of the season's biggest celebrations. Here's what to put on your calendar.
Fleet Week's Final Weekend (through Nov 15)
Fleet Week San Diego wraps up Sunday, November 15. This weekend is your last chance for ship tours at Broadway Pier and the USS Midway, plus community events honoring the sailors and Marines who call San Diego home. Check fleetweeksandiego.org for final times and any registration requirements.
Uncorked: Derby Days at Del Mar (Saturday, Nov 14)
Wine and horse racing go well together. Uncorked: Derby Days takes over the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Saturday, November 14, from noon to 4 p.m., pairing wine tastings with live racing. Tickets are listed from about $84. Wear your best derby hat.
Del Mar Racing Continues
Can't make Derby Days? The Bing Crosby Season keeps running Fridays through Sundays through November 29, with general admission starting around $8.
San Diego Beer Week Finale (through Nov 15)
San Diego Beer Week ends Sunday, November 15. Coastal breweries in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Pacific Beach, and Ocean Beach are hosting closing-weekend releases and events, so it's a good weekend to try a new taproom close to home.
Coming Up Next Week
The holidays arrive early on the coast. Skating by the Sea at the Hotel del Coronado opens November 20, and the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is Sunday, November 22. We'll cover both in next week's post.
Find Your Place on the Coast
A weekend like this shows what everyday life near the ocean in San Diego is like. If you're ready to find a home near the beach, browse San Diego coastal listings at Quick and Easy Home Search. You can search by neighborhood, price, and property type.
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Event dates and details come from public listings and can change. Please confirm with each organizer before attending.