04 / THE MIX
A movie on the beach, a small outdoor cinema, or a band by the bay. Bring a layer and make an evening of it.
Hotel del Coronado · Coronado
Weekend screenings · dates vary
Watch a film from a beach chair, or book a bonfire package for a group. Choose a screening and reserve your seats before heading over.
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Photo: Kayla DeLaura / Hotel del Coronado
222 Marina Park Way · San Diego
Concert calendar · dates vary
Choose a band, a special performance, or a symphony evening from the waterfront venue's full calendar.
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Photo: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park / San Diego Symphony
4040 Goldfinch Street · Mission Hills
Outdoor cinema · check the current film schedule
An intimate outdoor movie theater for a classic film and an easy evening in the neighborhood. Choose a title from the current schedule and reserve your seats before going.
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Photo: Cinema Under the Stars / Tops Presents
2241 Shelter Island Drive · Shelter Island
Waterfront concerts · dates vary
Pick a show at the outdoor stage by the bay, then make time for dinner before the music. The calendar includes concert tickets and dinner or hotel packages for a longer evening out.
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Photo: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay / official website
Mariner’s Point Park · Mission Bay
October 16–18, 2026 · doors Fri 3 p.m.; Sat & Sun noon
Three days of reggae, rock, and ska spread across a grassy waterfront festival. Friday opens with Rebelution; Kolohe Kai leads Saturday, and The Offspring closes Sunday. The event is cashless, and tier-four tickets were on sale when checked.
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Cinema Under the Stars · Mission Hills
October 16–18, 2026 · 8 p.m.
A screenwriter finds a way into 1920s Paris in this playful romantic comedy. Catch it outdoors in Mission Hills on one of three October nights, and reserve your seats before going.
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Cinema Under the Stars · Mission Hills
October 23–25, 2026 · 8 p.m.
Mel Brooks sends the Frankenstein family back to the laboratory for a black-and-white comedy under the stars. Reserve seats for one of the three screenings before going.
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Humphreys Concerts by the Bay · Shelter Island
October 27, 2026 · 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Gary Clark Jr. brings a phone-free outdoor show to the stage by the marina, with Xavier Lynn. The official listing marks it general admission and standing only.
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Check the seating and reservation details for each event. Outdoor movie and concert tickets have different rules.