This festival was a massive disappointment. It wasnt on my radar but a friend had a spare ticket so…read morewhat's the worst that could go wrong? A lot, actually. The $12 tickets seems fair, until you realize all it gets you is in the door (after paying $20 in parking). There was not a significant amount of taco vendors and most were ridiculously overpriced ($20+ for three tacos) and had similar quality to what you might find at a county fair. As for the tequila tastings, its seems they instructed all the vendors to portion out .5oz shots to pour into your tasting glass and you only get six of these pours for the low price of $50! (+fees). Want a margarita? Well it seems like they may have whispered a bit of tequila into the sugary mess they poured into your cup. Well you know what you're getting with beer right? They'll happily sell you a Tecate for $12 and it wont even be on draft. Better value can honestly be found at Petco Park. Even finding a place to sit was harder than it should have been as there were way less tables in the eating are then there were people in attendance. We shared a table with some fellow festival goers, who were also disappointed in the cold, soggy carne asada fries they were served. No one deserves that. I would highly recommend this festival to anyone who hates money. And themselves.

Major rip off- It's a glorified average food truck street fair with overpriced drinks! Skip it!…read more It's $45 for a ticket with a margarita and then you have e to pay another $59 to sample 6 tiny tiny samples of different tequila. It's the music people come for and would save the dollars and spend elsewhere. Margaritas are $17.50!!

I cannot believe I forgot to write a review on San Diego Bay Parade of Lights!!!…read more We have been here a couple of years now. It's supposed to start around 5:30pm ish. Depends on where you're going to be to see all the pretty boats of lights!! It all depends on how many people participate in this evening of fun!! It can get crowded fast so plan your evening accordingly. It all starts at Shelter Island! It then goes to Harbor Island, Seaport Village, The Embarcadero, The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park, and the Ferry Landing on Coronado. Pick an area that will best benefit your evening. We brought a lawn chair and snacks! Overall, a great family experience!!

We stayed to see the boat parade after a performance at the Rady Shell. Some of the places had…read morebetter views than others. We just moved around a bit until he had the view we wanted. Some of the boats were elaborately decorated and others were more simple. It was definitely enjoyable (alien theme this year).

Maybe you've seen it on TV. Or when you were at Comicon. Or when you were at Balboa park…read more Zombie walks are taking over! I've had such a good time going on these walks. Comicon is my favorite walk. There are TONS of zombies and media coverage, and you can hang out and have drinks afterward! They do a fantastic job organizing it. And it's free! The organizers get all sorts of sponsors and free stuff for the zombies. It's fantastic. They've been busy lately! From their site "Since then, ZW:SD has held several walks throughout America's Finest City; many benefiting the San Diego Food Bank, Toys for Tots, and local military families. We've participated in Thrill The World, played zombie kickball, been featured on San Diego Living & Fox 5 Morning News, entertained Ocean Beach with undead caroling for the holidays, helped promote Zombieland (which made the front page of CNN.com), appeared in a music video for Rat City Riot, partied at the House of Blues, and in 2009 held our third walk at Comic-Con (a tradition we don't intend to break - especially since we were considered one of the "ten essential Comic-Con must-sees" for 2009, according to the LA Times) and helped take over Hollywood for a night. We've even helped with a marriage proposal (video coming soon)! Whether we have a dozen zombies or over 2000, our walks are always a blast!" Check out their page for upcoming walks. They have a facebook page too and sometimes post information about small events that are in need of zombies. https://www.facebook.com/sdzombiewalk?fref=ts If you are interested, just show up and give it a try.....you'll be hooked! :)

HarborFest is a great yearly festival the Chula Vista puts on. It was my first time and I was quite…read morepleased with the festival. Highlights for my were the food truck alley, nostalgic car roll, the many artisan vendors, not to mention the additional food vendors, and the entertainment on the several stages. I interacted with a number of the vendors, volunteers, and festival goers and everyone was great. I liked that they had stuff for adults and families to enjoy, and I especially loved that they had a place sectioned off only for adults with libations and eats. The festival is also situated at a great park, J Street Marina Bayside Park, with its great view of San Diego harbor.

The Chula Vista HarborFest was a fun event, although somewhat chaotic. We were given free tickets…read moreby The Man which included a couple of drinks and access to the Seafood Tastings event. A lot of Ceviche! Unfortunately, the seafood ran out early for several of the vendors, but I guess that just shows how popular this event is, eh? We discovered a couple of truly outstanding places we want to check out - one in La Jolla on Girard and the other right here in CV! After the bites and sips, we walked around the HarborFest grounds to check out the various booths, including commercial, governmental, and NGO's like Scripps Aquarium and Seaworld (maybe Seaworld doesn't qualify as an NGO - at least their stockholders are hoping so, LOL). Everybody seemed to be having a great time. There were three live stages with bands and lots of activities for the kiddies. The weather was balmy and the bay breeze really made this a pleasant day in the sun. Unlike others, we were able to park for free on the street. The $10 "preferred parking" in a dirt lot was silly. We were closer to the entrance than a lot of the paying customers! This event shows a lot of promise, and with a little more organization, I know it is going to be even more fun in the future!

I've gone the last two years and had a BALL! There is both VIP and general seating. The VIP area…read moreoffers tables, chairs, shade, and waiters who take your food orders (or you can walk around and purchase your food on your own). They serve Mexican and Cuban food, water, and alcohol. The View is AMAZING, because it's right next to the water. Also, the general seating is cool if you prefer to bring your chairs, umbrellas, blankets and chill. The only restriction is bringing coolers or your own food and beverages. The music is live and amazing! AND, they even have a dance floor - outside! It's hosted by DJ Chris Springer of 88.3 FM

A great afternoon of Latin music and food! THe location right next to the water was beautiful.read more

I'm really glad I was able to attend this event this year. My friend and I had an absolute blast…read morewalking around to the different vendors trying food and drinks. I'm not a wine drinker, so I was especially happy that they offered more than just wine as beverages. We tried a ton of food! I would say most were average, some terrible, and a few that were to do for! Possibly my favorite food was the sushi roll from Chef Jesse at Loews Hotel. He was nice enough to give me one without mayo since I can't have it. Another favorite was the grilled cheese and tomato soup from Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe. Overall, it was a ton of fun! It's a good and bad thing for the large amount of vendors there are. I loved being able to constantly try something new, but I was there the whole event and there was still plenty of things we didn't get to try.

I was so fortunate to be able to attend SDFW when I won giveaway tix for GA admission to their…read moreGrand Fiesta, Nov. 9 at Liberty Station. Shoutout to Yelp for that! The sold-out event was packed, but the 300+ vendors came together and put on the best experience. The ticket was so worth it, as I indulged in tacos, fresh yummy seafood, bubbly drinks, and ate to my heart's desire. I recognized some restaurants that I've previously dined at and was introduced to some new spots as well. My favorite bites were Taco Tijuanero, Puesto, and La Corriente's Ahi Tostada. The organization of the event was high priority, including security screening. Vendors were evenly spread out; there was water and sparkling can stations everywhere and the venue being in Liberty Station made it more spacious and lively! I thought there was a great mix of entertainment, beverages, and shopping vendors, while still highlighting the culinary scene! I absolutely loved SDFW Festival! It will be a goal of mine to go to all the days in the future! I enjoyed the freebies too and handouts of the magazine, stickers from booths, and even a free tote and wine chiller cup from Chita Living.

I love a good food hall, and this one doesn't disappoint. A great collection of various cuisines,…read moreincluding yummy dessert options. This is a perfect choice for when you're traveling with a group and have a lot of differing preferences. Seating can be a little tricky, especially when you have a group larger than 6 people, but when the weather is nice, outside seating is lovely.

My family and I visited on Sunday June 28, 2026. It's a…read morecool place to shop and grab a bite to eat. We stayed for about an hour. We were lucky and found parking up front.