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Wondering how to celebrate Father's Day in San Diego this year? Find events, recipes, crafty handmade presents, and Dad-approved gift ideas to show the dads in your life how much they are appreciated!

For more ideas listen to our "Adventures with Dad" podcast below with All In San Diego!


FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND EVENTS

Father’s Day Lunch/Tea. A very manly and hearty lunch and tea. Through June 17. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $14.95–$39.95. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third Street, Julian. Reservations required: www.juliantea.com 

FREE Mission Beach Father’s Day Cruise to Belmont Park. Music, food cars and more. June 16, 10 am–3 pm. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.carshowcalifornia.com 

Father’s Day at the Wave Waterpark. Fathers FREE with a paid ticket. June 16, 12–5 pm. The Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com 

Pre-Father's Day Photoshoot at Alesmith Brewing. An event to celebrate dad, filled with family friendly activities, fun food, beer, crafts and entertainment. Each Dad will receive a complimentary mini photo shoot with their kids from a professional photographer, a special gift and more! June 9, 10 am-1 pm. www.tickettailor.com/events/sandiegomoms? 

Father’s Day Brunch Cruise. Sit back and celebrate Father's Day with a relaxing brunch cruise on the Big Bay. June 16, 10 am & 2 pm. Starting at $70.88; under 4 free. Flagship Cruises, 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com 

Father’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise. Create family memories that will be treasured forever with a day on the water. June 16, 11 am–1 pm. $80–$100; 3 & under free. Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com 

Old Fashioned Father's Day at Cafe Sevilla. June 16, 11 am. Celebrate an “Old Fashioned Father’s Day” at Cafe Sevilla. Treat dad to brunch and bottomless mimosas from 11am-3pm. Our dinner menu is also available all day and we will have live Latin music in the evening by Cuban4Ever from 8-11:30 pm. Enjoy all of our Old Fashioned smoked cocktails for just $10 all day. Additionally, dads can receive a complimentary lobster tail if they order a paella (limit 1 lobster tail per paella). www.cafesevilla.com/reservations

21st Father's Day Pow Wow by the Sea. June 15-16. Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, 900-914 Seacoast Dr. www.newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/21st-fathers-day-pow-wow-by-the-sea/

 

RECIPES

Grill these lobster tacos from Sam The Cooking Guy for Father's Day.

Sam the Cooking Guy’s Grilled Lobster Tails with Thyme Butter


Make these blue cheese sliders for father's day.

Father's Day Blue Cheese Sliders

Find many more ideas in the Dining & Recipes section of our website.


HANDMADE FATHER'S DAY GIFTS and CRAFTS

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Father's Day String Art


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"Pop" Art


Crafts for dads

Dads and Grads Badges


Make this Father's Day plaque.

Father's Day Plaque


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Describe Dad with this Great Father's Day Craft

 

Find us on pinterest! Find more crafts in our "Father's Day" Pinterest Board!


DAD-APPROVED GIFTS & MORE

Give Dad the "Gift of Words" this Father's Day!

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