July 4th Picnic and Fireworks – La Jolla Shores and nearby Kellogg Park is a great place to picnic and enjoy the beach on the 4th of July. Arrive very early to find parking and claim your spot for the day. Fire works are scheduled over La Jolla Bay at 9 PM.
July 4th La Jolla Cove Concert and Fireworks – Enjoy the free concert at Ellen Browning Scripps park at 5 PM, and the fireworks over La Jolla Bay at 9 PM.
Coronado’s July Fourth activities at Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave., Coronado. Includes art fair, twilight concert and Glorietta Bay fireworks at 9 PM. 7 am run/walk, 10 AM 4th of July parade down Orange Avenue, concert at Spreckels park at 4 pm.
Ocean Beach Fireworks – San Diego 4th July fireworks starts at 9 PM at the Ocean Beach Pier. Spend the day at the Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Poway 4th of July Celebration – Old Fashioned 4th of July activities from 10 AM until 4 PM at Old Poway Park. Fireworks show will be a 9 PM at Poway High School. $2 admission for ages 11 and up, kids 10 and under free with adult.
Mira Mesa San Diego Fireworks – Mira Mesa 4th of July fireworks begin at 9 PM at Mira Mesa Community Park. July fourth activities include food, rides, games and entertainment. See the parade at 11:30 AM and join in the afternoon festivities.
Each year the local Fourth of July fireworks display is set off from Mira Mesa High School fields and enjoyed by many who gather at locations such as Mira Mesa Community Park or at Miramar Lake in Scripps Ranch. 9 p.m. Food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park during the day. 8575 New Salem Street.
Ocean Beach Pier: 9 p.m. Ocean Blvd. & Newport Ave.
Santee: Town Center Community Park Ballfields, 9 p.m. 9400 Cuyamaca Street
El Cajon: Kennedy Park, 9 p.m. The fun begins Monday at 12 noon with the annual 4th of July Picnic at Kennedy Park, followed by a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Kennedy Park, a “smoke and alcohol free” park, is located at 1675 East Madison Avenue in El Cajon.
Rancho Bernardo: Bernardo Heights Middle School, 9 p.m. Community Fair at Webb Park- including Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Art Walk, Quilt Show, children’s games, RB Idol competition, patriotic dog contest, and great drinks and food. Evening Entertainment with the Eve Selis Band & Fireworks at Bernardo Heights Middle School.
San Marcos: Bradley Park, 9 p.m. Food and music are part of the celebration beginning at 6 p.m.. 465 S. Rancho Santa Fe.
Escondido: Grape Day Park, 9 p.m. This annual 4th of July celebration invites the community for a festive afternoon of picnicking in the park while enjoying live entertainment, free art activities, games and more. The event will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display in Grape Day Park set to begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. 321 N. Broadway.
National City: Kimball Community Park. Annual Fourth of July Carnival, 1 to 11 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show Monday July 4 2011 Downtown San Diego at 9 pm is this large fireworks display, expected to be the largest in San Diego area. Pick your favorite spot near Seaport Village, Coronado Ferry Landing, Spanish Landing, Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South, Cesar Chavez Park, Coronado Tidelands Park, Imperial Beach Pier, Shelter Island and Harbor Island. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, and Chula Vista. Fireworks also will be discharged at the Imperial Beach Pier. Call (619) 686-6200 for parking and shuttle information.
Seaworld San Diego – Enjoy an extended special fireworks display, Into the Blue Fireworks, at Seaworld, beginning on July 4th around 9:30 pm. Park opens at 9 AM and closes at 11 PM for the weekend. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego Cal. View for free from Mission Bay Park, or spend the day at Sea World and enjoy the shows and rides before the fireworks.
Legoland California – Fireworks begin around 8:30 pm on Sunday July 4th for their special Red, White and BOOM! celebration. Patriotic music and pyrotechnics. Live childrens music shows at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. There are also fireworks on Saturdays at 8:30 pm.
San Diego County Fair 2011 – July fourth Independence Day is the last day of our county fair. Enjoy the fireworks at 9:30 at the San Diego County Fairgrounds. More San Diego family fun with concerts, flowers, rides, exhibits and more at the San Diego County Fair. This is one of the best of the summer San Diego events!