4th of July on Mission Bay
4th of July on Mission Bay
Enjoy the perfect Fourth of July family getaway at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. From waterfront fireworks and dive-in movies to poolside DJs, live music, beach yoga and family-friendly activities all weekend long, summer on the bay comes alive July 3–6.
Located right on Mission Bay, the long weekend is filled with sun-soaked pool days, bayside relaxation, festive experiences and unforgettable evenings under the stars. Whether you’re here for a family vacation, holiday weekend escape or a little extra time in San Diego, there’s something happening around every corner.
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Spend your days lounging poolside, biking the bayfront pathways, enjoying live music at Plaza del Sol, relaxing at Spa Brezza or watching the SeaWorld fireworks light up the night sky from the resort beach. This is the kind of holiday weekend designed to be experienced, not over planned.
SeaWorld Fireworks
Enjoy nightly views of the SeaWorld Fireworks Show right from the resort. Grab a spot on the beach, settle into a lounge chair and watch the sky light up over Mission Bay each evening at 8:50 PM.
Poolside Fun
From DJs and bubble parties to watermelon eating contests, bounce houses, shaved ice and dive-in movie nights, the pool deck becomes the center of the holiday weekend celebration. Family-friendly fun happens all day long with activities for every age.
Live Music
Spend the evenings bayside with live music at Plaza del Sol, movie nights under the stars and our Concerts by the Bay Yacht Rock Night on Sunday evening at Garden by the Bay.
Weekend Activity Calendar
| Day | Time | Period | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday July 3 |
10:00 am | Morning | Beach Yoga | Mission Bay Beach |
| 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates | |
| All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | Breezeway | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Trucker Hat Decorating | BCC | |
| 2:00 pm | Midday | Scavenger Hunt | Pool Deck | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:00–6:00 pm | Afternoon | Jax Kelly Jewelry Pop-Up with Spa Brezza | Breezeway | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 4:00 pm | Afternoon | Temporary Tattoos | BCC | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza del Sol | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: Miracle | Pool | |
| 8:50 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Fireworks Show | — | |
| Saturday July 4 |
8:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Beach Yoga | Mission Bay Beach | |
| All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | Breezeway | |
| 11:00 am | Midday | Slime Making & Bracelet Making | Plaza | |
| 11:00 am–Close | Midday | Plaza del Sol Opens Early | Plaza del Sol | |
| 11:00 am–2:00 pm | Midday | Poolside Massage Experience with Pure Fiji | Bayside Terrace | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Beach Tote Bag Workshop | BCC | |
| 12:00–4:00 pm | Midday | Bounce House | South Lawn | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Live DJ | Pool Deck | |
| 1:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 2:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Shaved Ice Truck | South Lawn | |
| 2:30 pm | Afternoon | Bubble Mania & Otter Pops | Pool Deck | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza del Sol | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Paint & Sip Experience | PDR | |
| 7:00 pm | Evening | S’mores Night | Bayside Firepit | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: Top Gun: Maverick | Pool | |
| 8:50 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Fireworks Show | — | |
| Sunday July 5 |
8:00 am–5:00 pm | Morning | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Zumba | Solana Court | |
| All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | Breezeway | |
| 11:00 am | Midday | Slime Making & Bracelet Making | Plaza | |
| 11:00 am–Close | Midday | Plaza del Sol Opens Early | Plaza del Sol | |
| 12:00 pm | Midday | Wooden Surfboard Painting | BCC | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Live DJ | Pool Deck | |
| 1:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 2:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Shaved Ice Truck | South Lawn | |
| 2:30 pm | Afternoon | Bubble Mania & Otter Pops | Pool Deck | |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Afternoon | Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) | Breezeway | |
| 3:30 pm | Afternoon | Watermelon Eating Contest | Bayside Terrace | |
| 3:30–4:30 pm | Afternoon | Fresh Popped Popcorn | Breezeway | |
| 5:00 pm | Evening | Live Music | Plaza del Sol | |
| 5:30 pm | Evening | Concerts by the Bay: Yacht Rock Night | Garden by the Bay | |
| 8:00 pm | Evening | Dive-In Movie: Homeward Bound | Pool | |
| 8:50 pm | Evening | SeaWorld Fireworks Show | — | |
| Monday July 6 |
8:00 am–2:00 pm | Morning | Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk | Pool Main Gates |
| All Day | Morning | Capture the Moment Photo Experience | Breezeway | |
| 10:00 am | Morning | Mat Pilates | Solana Court | |
| 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Late Morning | Photo Frame Decorating & Polaroid Photos | Breezeway | |
| 11:00 am | Late Morning | DIY Beach Postcards | BCC |
Weekend Activity Calendar
Friday · July 3
Morning
10:00 AM · Beach Yoga — Mission Bay Beach
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk — Pool Main Gates
All Day · Capture the Moment Photo Experience — Breezeway
Midday
12:00 PM · Trucker Hat Decorating — BCC
2:00 PM · Scavenger Hunt — Pool Deck
Afternoon
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) — Breezeway
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Jax Kelly Jewelry Pop-Up with Spa Brezza — Breezeway
3:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn — Breezeway
4:00 PM · Temporary Tattoos — BCC
Evening
5:00 PM · Live Music — Plaza del Sol
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: Miracle — Pool
8:50 PM · SeaWorld Fireworks Show
Saturday · July 4
Morning
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk — Pool Main Gates
10:00 AM · Beach Yoga — Mission Bay Beach
All Day · Capture the Moment Photo Experience — Breezeway
Midday
11:00 AM · Slime Making & Bracelet Making — Plaza
11:00 AM – Close · Plaza del Sol Opens Early
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Poolside Massage Experience with Pure Fiji — Bayside Terrace
12:00 PM · Beach Tote Bag Workshop — BCC
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Bounce House — South Lawn
Afternoon
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Live DJ — Pool Deck
1:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest — Bayside Terrace
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Shaved Ice Truck — South Lawn
2:30 PM · Bubble Mania & Otter Pops — Pool Deck
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) — Breezeway
3:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest — Bayside Terrace
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn — Breezeway
Evening
5:00 PM · Live Music — Plaza del Sol
5:00 PM · Paint & Sip Experience — PDR
7:00 PM · S’mores Night — Bayside Firepit
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: Top Gun: Maverick — Pool
8:50 PM · SeaWorld Fireworks Show
Sunday · July 5
Morning
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk — Pool Main Gates
10:00 AM · Zumba — Solana Court
All Day · Capture the Moment Photo Experience — Breezeway
Midday
11:00 AM · Slime Making & Bracelet Making — Plaza
11:00 AM – Close · Plaza del Sol Opens Early
12:00 PM · Wooden Surfboard Painting — BCC
Afternoon
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Live DJ — Pool Deck
1:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest — Bayside Terrace
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Shaved Ice Truck — South Lawn
2:30 PM · Bubble Mania & Otter Pops — Pool Deck
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Beverage Vendor Tasting (21+) — Breezeway
3:30 PM · Watermelon Eating Contest — Bayside Terrace
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Fresh Popped Popcorn — Breezeway
Evening
5:00 PM · Live Music — Plaza del Sol
5:30 PM · Concerts by the Bay: Yacht Rock Night — Garden by the Bay
8:00 PM · Dive-In Movie: Homeward Bound — Pool
8:50 PM · SeaWorld Fireworks Show
Monday · July 6
Morning
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Pool Welcome & Wristband Desk — Pool Main Gates
All Day · Capture the Moment Photo Experience — Breezeway
10:00 AM · Mat Pilates — Solana Court
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Photo Frame Decorating & Polaroid Photos — Breezeway
11:00 AM · DIY Beach Postcards — BCC
Make a Weekend of It
Longer days, bayside breezes and a holiday weekend filled with family-friendly fun await on Mission Bay. Book your Fourth of July getaway and experience summer the San Diego way.
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San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
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