Each October, San Diego draws headless zombies and warted witches from all corners of the globe to its many infamous haunts. Visit the Hotel del Coronado where it is said Kate Morgan died mysteriously waiting for her love. Roger Whitaker, a murdered gambler who frequented the Stingaree, still occupies room 309 at the Horton Grand Hotel. The Grande Colonial in La Jolla, a temporary barracks during WWII, hosts the spirits of slain servicemen. Balboa Park offers mayhem and macabre on the Haunted Trail where you will cry for mercy at the hands of a chainsaw killer. The Haunted Hotel, an annual favorite with an unmatched scare meter, is located in the heart of the Gaslamp District. The Maritime Museum features haunts of a seafaring kind. Climb aboard the Star of India and meet the ghosts of unfortunate sailors who roam the ship. Kids will love Legoland California's Brick-or-Treat featuring special After Dark activities. Experience a round-up of San Diego's haunted highlights by hopping on the purple bus with Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours or relax in a limo with Ghostly Tours in History.
| San Diego Restaurant Week January 22-27, 2012 |
| PGA Farmers Insurance Open January 23-29, 2012 |
| Romantic San Diego February |
| Spring Break March - April |
| Padres Baseball April - October |
| Cinco de Mayo May 5 |
| San Diego Rock n' Roll Marathon June 3, 2012 |
| San Diego County Fair June 8 - July 4, 2012 |
| Comic-Con July 12-15, 2012 |
| Over-the-Line Tournament July 14-15 and 21-22, 2012 |
| Del Mar Racetrack July 18 - September 5, 2012 |
| LGBT Pride Festival July 21-22, 2012 |
| Chargers Football August - January |
| San Diego BayFair on Mission Bay 2012 TBD |
| Miramar Air Show October 12-14, 2012 |
| Haunted San Diego October |
| San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival November 14-18, 2012 |
| December Nights December |
| Whale Watching December - April |
| Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl December 2012 |