Family with children and dog playing on beach.
01 Mar 2026

Fun in the California Sunshine: Your San Diego Spring Break Guide

By Days Inn Hotel Circle

Warm, sunny days by the beach and lots of fun-filled events for the season make San Diego a great place to be for spring break! The Days Inn Hotel Circle is the perfect place to stay to be close to all the popular activities, best beaches, and seasonal events happening in San Diego this spring. We welcome adventurers, spring breakers, and families who want to have some fun in the sun in beautiful San Diego to our centrally-located Mission Valley Hotel.

Whether you are looking for some time by the coast, fun at our local amusement parks, or an exciting spring festival in San Diego, Days Inn Hotel Circle has everything you need for an exciting spring break, as well as the perfect location near all of the exciting events, festivals, and landmarks in San Diego. In fact, popular attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo are all just minutes away!

Check out our San Diego Spring Break Guide for all the amazing things to do during your spring break getaway.

Spring Break Fun at San Diego Amusement Parks

SeaWorld San Diego (4.9 Miles to Hotel) 

An orca jumping at SeaWorld

Spring break is so much fun at SeaWorld San Diego! From exciting rides to thrilling shows featuring the most amazing sea creatures – SeaWorld San Diego is all about getting outside and having a blast. Guests of the park can also take advantage of the Seven Seas Food Festival this spring. This popular San Diego event happens each February through April and is the perfect combination of music and food. Plus, new for this year is a special menu crafted by Executive Chef Zuric Ramirez, and an exciting concert lineup at the Bayside Amphitheater with concerts from Fitz and the Tantrums, The Band Perry, Walker Hayes, and Phillip Phillips. 

San Diego Zoo Food, Wine, and Brew Celebration (5.3 Miles to Hotel) 

a panda bear

In addition to the exciting animals and tours at the popular San Diego Zoo, the Food, Wine, and Brew Celebration is a party you won’t want to miss. This one-of-a-kind tasting event in May features Southern California's best food, wine, and beer along with live entertainment, dancing, and fascinating wildlife! Spend an all-inclusive evening sipping and tasting your way through the popular San Diego Zoo for this popular fundraising event.

LegoLand California (31.2 Miles to Hotel) 

Lego boats at LegoLand

Bring the whole family to LegoLand California this spring for the most amazing amusement park spring break experience. Not only will you enjoy the impressive rides, entertaining shows, and everything Lego, but this spring also brings the opening of Lego Galaxy, the new Space-themed land with a new indoor family coaster, two cosmic rides, and more Lego space adventures! Be some of the first guests to have this exciting LegoLand experience in San Diego.

Exciting San Diego Spring Festivals

North Park Festival of Beers (4.5 Miles to Hotel) 

glasses of beer

Enjoy the 14th annual North Park Festival of Beers this April for a fun day of sampling more than 80 craft beers from 40 of the best San Diego area breweries. There is also live music, specialty food, and more at this popular spring event in San Diego.

Port of San Diego's Day at the Docks (4.5 Miles from Hotel) 

Fishing poles on a clear sky

Come out to the biggest sportfishing celebration on the West Coast at the Day at the Docks in San Diego. Join the official start of SoCal's spring saltwater fishing season at this popular spring event. This is a family-friendly event with exciting marine attractions for all.

Gator By The Bay (4.5 Miles to Hotel) 

revelers at Gator by the Bay

Welcome to the largest, authentic Louisiana-themed festival this side of the Mississippi. The four-day festival, Gator by the Bay, includes live music and dancing with over 100 performances on seven stages! But the star of the festival is the delicious Southern food, including beignets, gumbo, jambalaya, and 10,000 pounds of crawfish!

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival (5.1  Miles to Hotel) 

Hands up at a music festival

Music lovers will want to attend this exciting 3-day music festival that features 7 stages and 80 bands. Located in downtown San Diego all along the Embarcadero, Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival offers a variety of different attractions, including yacht parties, water sports, art installations, a craft beer village, and more.


Uncorked Wine Festival(6.0 Miles from Hotel) 

toasting wine glasses

The annual Uncorked San Diego Wine Festival is happening again this April, with over 150 wines and champagnes from around the world. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, a DJ spinning your favorite tunes, lawn games and more! Be sure to bring a picnic blanket or a beach chair for a fun time sipping and savoring on the water.

Annual La Jolla Concours d'Elegance (10.6 Miles to Hotel) 

A classic car at a car show.

The annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is happening again this spring and it is a great way to spend some time enjoying the unique cars and near-perfect weather in San Diego. Held April 24-26, this year, the popular event draws the finest automobiles to La Jolla and is a great event for car enthusiasts.

Spend Spring Break at the Days Inn Hotel Circle in San Diego

hotel exterior with palm trees

Now is the perfect time to plan your spring break escape to San Diego. Our Mission Valley hotel is a great choice to be near all of the most exciting amusement parks, festivals, and events happening this spring.

Book your San Diego spring break escape today and prepare for sunny beach days, exciting amusement park rides, fun seaside festivals, and more! 

A scenic view of swimmers and beachgoers enjoying the clear blue waters and rocky shoreline at La Jolla Cove.
01 Jan 2020

The Best Activities for San Diego Spring Break

By Days Inn Hotel Circle

With its year-round sunshine and vibrant culture — including a world-class dining, shopping, and nightlife scene — San Diego is the perfect destination for spring break (or a winter break, or a summer break…). For those who wish to visit America’s Finest City during March, April, or May, we’ve compiled a list of ways you can spend your getaway.

Museum-hopping is a great way to spend any vacation, and San Diego has no shortage of venues where you can do so — many of them conveniently set within top-rated attraction Balboa Park. These include Fleet Science Center, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, The Nat, San Diego Air & Space, and San Diego Automotive Museum. You can learn about everything from the fascinating way the city manages its water supply to the California film industry’s history with racing vehicles.
https://www.balboapark.org/explore/museums

For those planning a trip to SeaWorld, there will soon be a new floorless “dive coaster” called the Emperor Dive Coaster, channeling the movement of an Emperor penguin as it dives into the sea. You can also learn about dolphins and sea lions, sample cuisine from a newly updated culinary program, check out events such as Viva La Música Latin-culture festival and the Electric Ocean show, and shop for souvenirs.
https://seaworld.com/san-diego/

Springtime is a great time for whale-watching in San Diego, as it falls during the migration of the gray whale — which is the largest migration of any animal on Earth. You can join whale-watching excursions with San Diego Whale Watch that allow you to scout for them while they travel from Baja California to Alaska.
https://sdwhalewatch.com/

Although San Diego’s sun shines all year round, spring and summer offer the warmest temperatures and are the best seasons for swimming, snorkeling, sea kayaking, or just lounging on the Pacific sands. Check out our list of the best beaches in the city for an idea of where to start.

Belmont Park is a great place to experience some of San Diego’s best roller coasters and beachfront attractions, from the famed Giant Dipper to the Liberty Carousel to a “laser maze” and climbing wall. The theme park also features gift shops, restaurants — including a pub with roughly 100 beers on tap — and more.
https://www.belmontpark.com/

If you find yourself simply wandering around the city without much of an itinerary, be sure to make a pit stop at one of the many food trucks, like The Rush Coffee and Cucina Caprese. Check StreetFoodFinder to keep track of the various vehicles’ daily routes and coordinate your visit accordingly.
https://streetfoodfinder.com

Ready to book your spring getaway in San Diego? Check out the spacious accommodations at Days Inn San Diego Hotel Circle Near SeaWorld and start planning your stay.