Yes, it’s endless summer in San Diego. But when it’s the summer months, things are even hotter from a fun standpoint.
Here’s a rundown of nightlife news, activities and specials at bar and restaurants and top events in the city for August.
San Diego’s Top August Events
The world’s largest Polynesian festival, Tiki Oasis, returns to San Diego, Aug, 6-10. The multi-day event, which takes place at the retro Town & Country Inn in Mission Valley (right across from the Fashion Valley Green line trolley stop so there’s no need to drive) is a mult-day event devoted to everything tiki. There is an afternoon pool party with a band playing poolside, multiple rum tastings and tiki cocktials bartender challenges, a remarkable (and free) Tiki Marketplace and bands playing throughout the day and into the night. It’s a must-do event for any lover of the beach and tiki lifestyle. Offical website with ticket information: tikioasis.com.
Black Book On The Water with Chris Lake is taking place Aug. 2 at Waterfront Park.
The San Diego Brewers Guild’s 2025 Craft Beer Con is Tuesday, August 5 at Mira Costa College’s San Elijo campus in Cardiff. The annual half-day conference for the San Diego craft beer industry is open to the public.
Here is the Padres home schedule for August: Aug. 1-3 vs. St. Louis. Aug. 8-10 vs. Boston. Aug. 18-24 vs. San Francisco & Los Angeles.
San Diego Restaurant, Bars & Nightlife
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine located at Pendry San Diego, has $1 oysters to honor National Oyster Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5. To wash ’em down there are these cocktails: Dante’s Peak, mixed with activated charcoal, Solento Reposado, Producer Mezcal, agave, lime and peach bitters, priced at $19; the Hot in Jalisco, made with habanero-infused 818 Tequila, housemade pomegranate syrup, grapefruit and lime, priced at $19; and the Final Vinyl, cwith Santo Reposado tequila, Licor 43, Heering Cherry Liqueur, espresso and demerara syrup, priced at $19.
Several places are celebrating National Rum Day:
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails August ighlights include weekly Sunset Sessions with live DJs, early openings for select Padres home games and tropical-inspired cocktails in celebration of National Rum Day (Aug. 16).
• Fridays, Aug. 8, 22 and 29: Sunset Sessions
Enjoy two live DJ sets each Friday evening from 6-8 and 8-10 p.m. During the transition between sets, guests 21 years and older will be invited to join a complimentary sunset toast featuring a sampling of one of Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails’ cocktails or rotating punch.
• Sunday, Aug. 10: Padres vs. Red Sox
Opening at Noon before the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. A special Padres Punch, made with Huckleberry vodka, lemonade and blueberry puree, is available for $16.
• Saturday, Aug. 16: National Rum Day
The special cocktial this day features the tropical flavors of The Dune, a clarified Mai Tai crafted with light rum, Planteray Dark Rum, pineapple, lime and orgeat, priced at $18.
• Thursday, Aug. 21: Padres vs. Giants
Opening at Noon before the first pitch at 1:10 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 24: Padres vs. Dodgers
Opening at Noon before the first pitch at 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 29: Sunset Sessions return with back-to-back DJ sets from 5-9 p.m. and a complimentary sunset toast for guests 21+ between sets.
Saturday, Aug. 30: Live music on the rooftop.
Fun Things To Do In August
Zolna Yachts launches Nerissa Sounds, a new live music series on San Diego Bay. Hosted aboard the 73-foot luxury motor yacht Nerissa, the series begins Friday, August 15 from 7-9 p.m., featuring Latin jazz, a coastal dinner menu and, ideally, a sunset. Cocktails are available, but not included. Tickets are $185 and are available at https://www.nerissasounds.com/.
“When we restored Nerissa, we knew the aft deck had something special. It was practically built for live music,” said Shari Zolna, co-owner of Zolna Yachts. “There’s no shortage of big events in San Diego, but we saw a real need for something more personal and feels like a secret concert at sea. Nerissa Sounds brings that to life, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests on board.”
Upcoming Nerissa Sounds Dates:
- Sunday, August 31 – Brunch Cruise
- Friday, September 12 – Evening Cruise
- Sunday, September 21 – Brunch Cruise
San Diego Craft Beer News
The Original 40 Brewing Company has a new beer. It’s Magnetic Ribbon: Final Cut Edition pastry stout, a beer that was aged in Elijah Craig Bourbon 8-year barrels for 45 months beginning at Modern Times Beer in October 2021. The limited-edition beer will be available exclusively at Original 40 in 16-oz cans, and only 250 cans were produced. A release party will be held on Friday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m., when Fjalstad will make a presentation on the beer and host a Q&A session with guests.
Magnetic Ribbon: Final Cut Edition is 13.3 percent alcohol-by-volume (ABV), and it features Dominican Republic cocoa nibs from San Diego’s Nibble Chocolate and Muddy Paws Dark Roast coffee from San Diego-based roaster Cozy Canine Coffee. The brew also has Ugandan vanilla beans, almonds, and three different types of coconut. The price for a can is $18 (plus CRV). A flight of four beers is $22 with the following four selections (5 oz. each), including two other iterations of the barrel-aged beer: Magnetic Ribbon: Final Cut Edition, Magnetic Ribbon: Cocoa Bonanza, Magnetic Ribbon, and Super Strawberry Pilsner.
“This is dessert in a can,” said Original 40 Head Brewer Kyle Fjalstad, who spent five years as Modern Times’ barrel-program manager.
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