San Diego summertime - it's what this city was made for. Beaches and bikinis and surfboards and outdoor dining and rooftop bars and late sunsets and early morning walks and oh my god why is it so cold and foggy here in June. Summer in San Diego is when people head to the water and away from the east, unless you are headed to the mountains. The sunsets get later and later and the water gets warmer and warmer and then at some point in October, when all the tourists have gone home, it hits something like perfection. Get your beach body ready, or don't (we never have), and be patient. Summer doesn't hit until... well you know the saying.

Below is our list of the best spots for summertime in the city - part of our larger guide of things to do in San Diego.

The Summertime Spots

panama 66

Panama 66

Live music in a sculpture garden at a restaurant in a museum

mitch's seafood

Mitch's Seafood

A seafood restaurant brought to you by fishermen (and women)

The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell

Watch live music at the most beautiful venue in San Diego.

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