I try to catch this fair every year. Of course who doesn't love the food. I actually got a chance…read moreto get my frog legs this time. Don't judge. Taste Like chicken lol. The fair has so much going on to keep you busy. Loved the monster trucks and motor sports. With so much more to keep you busy. Now for some reason. For parking and to take the exit to the park. We were in line for 90 minutes. Now this was the Friday before the fourth 2026 but That still was ridiculous. If I hadn't pre-purchased our tickets. I would have say no way. If you can avoid the holiday time. I highly recommend. Being a tourist. I really didn't have a choice. Nevertheless the fair was so much fun!! Can't wait to return next year!! 2027

The theme this year is storytelling; 'Once Upon A Fair'. They have a building dedicated to popular…read morestories and authors from around the world. The annual theme's started in 1980. During the fair's 100th celebration. The very first fair was in 1880. Designed to bring local farmers together and share ideas. A few of my favorite things this year: Flower show, craft artwork, quilts, plant shop and garden show. This year I picked three small plants to take home from Green Acres Nursery, Inc. Desert rose, thyme and jacaranda tree. Each plant I've purchased from Vivian over the years has flourished. So I always know whatever I pick will be a good choice. I look forward to next year!

Heidi was the sweetest ever! Super helpful and made the experience so fun :) will definitely be…read morecoming back!

Heidi was amazing as our game host for our party of 8 we have such an amazing time we would rate it…read more10/10 100% would come again. super cool too

it was rly special that we were able to see someone who sold out madison square garden at such a…read moresmall venue. they were able to accommodate her specific stage setup, lighting cues, visuals, sound, etc. even tho when we got there it was already p packed (it was 2 hrs before the headliner's set but we didn't realize so many ppl would come down from LA), we were able to stand at a bar behind the sound techs & have a mostly unobstructed view of the stage. GA can also stand on the balcony but we preferred staying on the same level. ushers / security were helpful abt telling us where we could go, but also diligent abt asking ppl to move if they were obstructive. backstage staff were also quick to mop up the stage floor upon artist's request. our main complaint was how hot it got, again even tho we were far back & not even in the crowd; even the artist made note of it. $20 parking wasn't ideal either but we've also seen worse

I bought a combo ticket to the San Diego Fair and to see Andrew Santino & Dvonte Coleman comedy…read moreshows at 8:00 pm on June 28 at "The Sound" in San Diego, CA. I was disappointed on several levels: First and foremost, the quality of the comedians was mediocre at best! The crowd rarely laughed and when they did laugh, it was weak and unenthusiastic. I recently attended Jim Gaffigan's performance and laughed my ass off (and I don't laugh easily). Secondly, I got to the Fair a few hours early to see some exhibits and get dinner. When I presented my ticket at the main gate, I was told I needed a different ticket to enter the Fair. The gate agent referred me to her supervisor who said this problem has been happening all day to other guests. The supervisor directed out of line and to the Box Office. The Box Office agent said she could not help me even though I showed her my official eTicket to the Comedy event. She directed me to the far end of the fairgrounds to get my ticket to the Fair from The Sound box office.

General admission is time based and tickets are available every 30 minutes. I purchased tickets a…read morefew hours before we decided to go and the VIP and first three timeslots had already sold out. We ended up with general admission tickets for 8:30PM. Parking is easy and only $10, the lot is at the back of the fairgrounds and a short walk to the entrance of the event. When you walk up to the event you do not see a lot other than the ticket booth, a few food vendors and some picnic style bench seating. There was no signage directing us where to go to actual enter the event. I saw a sort of laser graphic going on thru a doorway and of course had to go check it out. Do not walk through the doorway if a false moving tunnel is not your thing. We made our way through the tunnel only to find line after line with no real rhyme or reason. Lines were however filtered so that you hit one House after another. While the family stood in line I went up to the ticket booth just to inquire about the VIP option and was able to snag 4 VIP passes (at an additional $10 per ticket). We hopped in the first line which led to "The Passage" with the VIP we walked right up. I am not sure what this was supposed to be but I would not want to do it every again. No direction, just a bunch of black walls and strobes lights throughout and you had to walk through till you found your way out. It was pure mayhem, large groups of people (mainly teenagers running amuck screaming and pushing). Just as we were going to hop out one of the emergency exits one of the employees directed us to the actual exit. No scares here, just walked out with a headache. Once you exit you are dumped directly into the Hell-Billy Hootenanny que. There was no specified VIP entrance for this House but the wait was about 5-10 minutes. This House was better than the first for sure. The set dressing was nice but there was some confusion on the theme. About a quarter of the way in both my kids turned around and said there is so much going on what is the theme supposed to be? A few good scares and way more manageable and less nauseating than the first house. Scareators were on point and no matter what the theme was they did a good job of making you feel like part of the House. Last but not least and by far our favorite was the Haunted Hayride. There were two lines, one for general admission and another for VIP. The general admission line wait was around 45 minutes while the VIP was about 15 minutes. Everyone hopped up on the hay filled tractor bed. There were several scenes throughout the hayride (including everyone's favorite Circus/Clown theme). There was a good distraction of set dressing and items to help distract you so the scareators could actually scare multiple people. All in all the Haunted Hayride lasted about 20 minutes and was really fun. Lines were fairly backed up and those who had a timed entry of 7:30 ended up standing over and a half in line before even getting through the first House. I cannot say whether it is worth it or not to spend the extra on the VIP admission. I guess a better statement would be is how much you value your time. This was my first time to the live event (we had been previously during Covid where they set-up a full drive thru haunt experience). I went in with an open mind, I did not want to compare the Scare Zone to other Haunts we have been through. I am glad we experienced once and while this event might be scary and fun for some, but I doubt it will be on my Haunt visit list in the future.

Writing a review just to make sure I remember not to come back here. There are 3 zones with the…read morefirst one being the most fun, but still not actually scary. The hayride was a joke. The wait to get on was absolutely ridiculous and there was nearly no scare actors throughout the whole thing. Parking is an additional price, which is dumb in my opinion. Absolutely not worth it for an adult.

We had a great time here at Del Mar Fairgrounds Right before…read morethe forth, What great summer night We all enjoy seeing the live stock The Scottish Highlands cows but they must weight a full size 1Ton. The calf's were so cute thou And the fun goats too Just walking around the flower gardens and saw all amazing colorful flowers and wine ribbons of our great winery's in San Diego which now Ramona has shows up with more winery's And to the food area We had some great Tacos al pastor that was so tender and with all of flavor plus the salsa it was a hit and cold beer too. And Ice cream was a must too And before we leave kettle corn to go Our daughter want Mimi cinnamon rolls to go I think I walked over 20, 000 steps that day it was fun day

Taco loco the fair coupon, so lame Not worth it…read moreGot three tacos barely any meat and tried the onions and jt was just more spice than flavor and people kept getting in front of the line and handing recit so they get their stuff before you. Wanted see monster trucks not enough advetised so missed their last showing Not really about fair but people. People cant multi task or task. Stopp right in middle of walking to look at their baby and stand near their stroller. Sad i couldnt find rabbits but i loved the live animals. Chickens and cows goats Had some bundle thing 40tickets Most rides cost 8 or so tickets Rode two rides with one other person and two by myself. Thats with a one doller purchase of an extra ticket, large ferris wheel had stupid long line and the high school with a T i think, not horse park or smth, had a 45 min wait around wvening to get to fair and to go home around 10pm. Watchout july4. Funnal cake bavanara or smth with the berries and custard was ok, custard taste like vanilla. The coupon book not worth it and foody friday didnt make stuff cheaper:/ Like 20$ a meal. 8$ candy half a pound bucket aint worth it either get that candy at 1$ tree or wherever. Jeff the old man, from new york or smth he a bus driver and he is amazing he is a great entertainer and driver

Horrible showed up around 8:00 and the ball machine was closed but on Google it shows that they are…read moreopen till 8:30.

I've been here three times. The establishment is wonderful! They also have mini golf in addition to…read morethe golf range. They also have food available to order which they bring to your Bay. I absolutely love that they are also dog friendly! The staff is so pleasant and knowledgeable, especially Anthony! He's very friendly and welcoming to everyone. Looking forward to coming back here again and again with friends!

In 2020, my family and I celebrated the life of my "Papa" Rosauro "Osing" Santiago. The staff, the…read morecoordinators, and the experience was definitely what my great-grandfather would have appreciated. Especially with a shot of GreyGoose vodka.

What a time it is at the Del Mar Racetrack! The best memories come from betting and drinking with…read moreyour friends rooting for your favorite horse. Del Mar Racetrack is a must when visiting San Diego and is such a fun experience. My friends and I usually take the Amtrak train from Orange County to Del Mar station, they have shuttles to take you from the train to the venue for free which is nice. Dress to impress as well, they have a dress code but not too many people follow it. Some people go all out with suits, dresses and fancy dress wear. Tickets are affordable and they have a variety of ticket packages to choose from, we usually sit in GA area. As for the venue itself, its beautiful from the outside and the track is well maintained. If you look from the balcony, you can see the ocean! It's pretty confusing in my opinion to navigate each floor and where to find food concessions. They need to upgrade the building and rennovate the interior. The food here isn't too good but Tanner's Prime Burgers is a must. Betting is also confusing so I would recommend looking up a Youtube vid or ask some people around the stadium on how to do it. When in doubt, hammer Fresu, Rispoli, Berrios or Hernandez!

We booked Hot Tub Cruisin as a Bachelorette activity this past weekend and had a great time! There…read morewere 12 of us on the boat, and it didn't feel overcrowded--everyone had a spot to relax and enjoy. When we first arrived, most of us needed to use the restroom (since there isn't one on the boat), and the girl working at check-in seemed a bit annoyed by that. However, once we got on the boat, she was totally fine and helpful. A few things to note: someone in your group does have to drive the boat, so plan ahead for that. You can bring your own 21+ drinks as long as they're not in glass containers, and you'll need to bring your own ice. Once you're out on the water, it's pretty lively with lots of other boats and people. We played our own music and just hung out--it was a really fun, chill experience. The two hours definitely go by fast, so keep an eye on the time. They're strict about going over, even by a minute, so we set a timer and started heading back 30 minutes before our end time. Overall, a fun and unique experience we'd recommend!

If you're even thinking about booking a hot tub boat, stop thinking and just DO IT--especially with…read morethis company! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of incredible. The boat was clean, comfortable, and perfectly warm even with the breeze on the water. It's not every day you get to combine luxury, adventure, and pure relaxation all in one, but, what truly made the day unforgettable was the amazing service. Huge shout-out to Kyle - he was fantastic! Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we were having a memorable experience for my friends bachelorette party. Do not be discouraged by the other ratings on this site, I highly, highly recommend and think this is the perfect addition to any plan in San Diego. It will create a lifetime memory. Plus you get to see Sea Lions on your way out!