Spring in San Diego: Events, Blooms & Bay Views
Warm sunny days and lots of fun-filled events for the season make San Diego a great place to be this spring! The Dana on Mission Bay is the perfect place to stay to be close to all the best beaches and events that happen this spring season. We welcome adventurers, spring breakers, and families who want to have some fun in the sun in America's Finest City.
Don't forget to bring your favorite furry friend along with your swimsuit on your spring getaway, because The Dana on Mission Bay is the best pet-friendly hotel in San Diego and is prepared for their arrival with their very own Welcome Kit. Your pet will enjoy their vacation in San Diego as much as you, with the nearby waterfront paths on Mission Bay, spacious areas around the property to chase a ball, and their spot at dinner outside at our onsite Firefly Eatery & Bar.
Check into your Water’s Edge or Marina Cove guestroom or suite, and prepare to celebrate spring with these San Diego events and activities near Mission Bay!
Popular Things To Do in San Diego This Spring
Seven Seas Festival at SeaWorld (1.0 Mile from Hotel)
The Dana on Mission Bay is the closest hotel to SeaWorld San Diego and offers shuttle service, as well as two tickets to the park, with our Special SeaWorld Package! SeaWorld San Diego is the place to be this spring with the Seven Seas Food Festival. This popular San Diego festival happens each February through April and is the perfect combination of music and food. And new for this year is a special menu crafted by Executive Chef Zuric Ramirez, and an exciting concert line-up at the Bayside Amphitheater with concerts from Fitz and the Tantrums, The Band Perry, Walker Hayes, and Phillip Phillips.
Belmont in Bloom (1.2 Miles from Hotel)
Visit Belmont Park this spring to experience the popular Belmont in Bloom festival. This exciting annual spring event features vibrant floral sculptures, plenty of photo-ops, live entertainment, and delicious themed food and beverages. While in the area visiting Belmont in Bloom, be sure to catch dinner and drinks at nearby Cannonball, a popular oceanfront sushi restaurant that is known for great food with an ocean view.
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in Old Town (4.0 Miles from Hotel)
A San Diego tradition, Fiesta Cinco de Mayo is a popular event in nearby Old Town and is the largest celebration in San Diego for the holiday. Perfectly situated in Old Town near downtown San Diego, Fiesta Cinco de Mayo offers a festival that spans six blocks with cultural and traditional entertainment on two stages, delicious local food, and plenty of family fun.
Gator by the Bay (4.7 Miles from Hotel)
Held each May in San Diego at Spanish Landing Park, Gator by the Bay is the largest Louisiana-themed music festival this side of New Orleans. It’s always a good time at this popular cultural festival that is held each year around Mother’s Day Weekend in San Diego. The family-friendly event features over 100 musical acts and seven event stages, Southern cuisine featuring lots of crawfish, dancing, and more. This popular event brings the spirit of Louisiana to SoCal and is one of the most popular spring events in San Diego.
Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival (6.0 Miles from Hotel)
Enjoy a diverse lineup with new breakout artists and your long-time favorites at the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival in San Diego. This popular music event caters to all genres, including rock, hip-hop, indie rock, reggae, rap, EDM, adult alternative, and country. This is a great spring experience in San Diego with so much to see and do at this 3-day event with festival activities like harbor cruises, an EDM dance club, bar and dinner parties, games, private lounges, and more.
Whale Watching in Point Loma (6.3 Miles from Hotel)
Experience a thrilling whale-watching adventure this spring in San Diego at the cliffs at Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, a great place to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures. High above the ocean, the old Point Loma lighthouse offers the best view for whale-watchers to see the graceful sea animals migrating south. Whale watching in San Diego is the perfect way to spend a spring day in San Diego during your stay at The Dana on Mission Bay.
Cherry Blossom Festival at Balboa Park (8.4 Miles from Hotel)
Celebrated each year in March, the popular Cherry Blossom Festival is the highlight of spring at Balboa Park. Held at the Japanese Friendship Garden, you will enjoy the amazing San Diego weather with a variety of attractions including live performances, a special children's area, delicious cultural foods, a sake garden, and, of course, the beautiful blossoming trees in the cherry blossom grove. It’s one of the best San Diego activities and is the perfect way to welcome spring.
See Spring Flowers in Bloom (29.0 Miles from Hotel)
Plan a visit to see the Carlsbad Flower Fields, a 55-acre San Diego landmark farm that blooms each spring and decorates the area at Carlsbad Ranch. From March to May each year, there are so many beautiful blooms and blossoms as far as you can see! A popular spot for guests and locals for over 60 years, you will love spending a spring day at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch.
Save On Your Spring Stay at The Dana on Mission Bay with Our New Offers
Are you ready to plan the spring vacation in San Diego you’ve been dreaming of? Act now to take advantage of our NEW special offers that are perfect for spring stays at The Dana, including our Adventure Around the Bay and Belmont Park Package, when you book your San Diego vacation.
Plan your spring escape to San Diego today to see the flowers in bloom, enjoy the warm sunny days, and explore the popular attractions and seasonal events in Southern California.
