Your San Diego Weekly Guide

Save the Date · Hosted by Annamae

🎉 Pokémon Social 🎮

Saturday, August 29 · 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

15932 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

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✅ Free Event 🍿 Free Snacks & Beverages 🚚 Food Truck On Site 🚒 Free Parking ⚡ Pokémon Enthusiasts Welcome

The summer social is back! Bring your cards, your favorite trainer stories, and your friends. Come hang out, connect, and geek out with fellow Pokémon fans. All ages welcome. Snacks and beverages are on me, and there will be a food truck on site if you want a full meal.

🎟 RSVP on Eventbrite 💬 Or Text Annamae

Save the Date · A Whissel Beer Group Event

🤠 Coastal Country Fest

Saturday, September 26 · 5:00 to 8:00 PM

Location announced when registration opens

What to Expect

🥁Live MusicBig Sky Moon Band

🕺Line Dancingplus dance lessons

🐂Mechanical Bull

👢Hat & Boot Branding

🎪Local Vendors

🍸Craft Cocktails & Beer

🚚Food Trucksavailable for purchase

🔞18+ Only

Boots, hats, and a whole lot of fun. Registration is not open yet, so text me and I will make sure you are the first to know the moment it goes live.

💬 Text Me When Registration Opens

🏡 Open House This Weekend

Saturday, August 8 · 1:00 to 4:00 PM

15589 Rainbird Rd

Ramona, CA 92065

4Beds

4Baths

3,720Sq Ft

A spacious Ramona two-story with a wraparound porch, an open great room, and a kitchen built for hosting. Come walk through Saturday afternoon. No appointment needed and no pressure, I would just love to say hello.

📍 Get Directions 💬 Ask Me About It

Cannot make it Saturday?

If any home on the market catches your eye, whether you spotted it on Zillow at midnight or drove past a sign in your dream neighborhood, I am happy to arrange a private tour on your schedule.

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August 6 to 12

Things To Do This Week

Tap a day to explore what is happening all over San Diego County.

🎵 Thu & Fri

🌊 Sat & Sun

📅 Mon to Wed

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Del Mar Racing Season

Thursday & Friday · Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Summer racing where the turf meets the surf. Big hats, ocean breezes, and the best people watching in the county. The season runs through early September.

🎥

Flicks on the Bricks Opening Night

Thursday, August 6 · Athenaeum, La Jolla

The Athenaeum's beloved outdoor movie series kicks off on the patio. Classic films under a warm summer sky, running every Thursday through August 27.

🎷

Grupo Frontera

Thursday, August 6 · 8:00 PM · Viejas Arena

The chart-topping regional Mexican group brings their sold-out energy to SDSU. One of the biggest concert nights of the month.

🎴

Disney 80s & 90s Celebration in Concert

Friday, August 7 · 7:30 PM · The Rady Shell

The San Diego Symphony plays the songs you grew up on, waterfront at Jacobs Park. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Perfect family night.

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Padres vs. Houston Astros

Friday, August 7 · 6:40 PM · Petco Park

Friday night at Petco with fireworks weather and a downtown that comes alive after the last out. Series runs through Sunday.

Free 🍺

Tiki Oasis Marketplace

Through Sunday, August 9 · Town and Country

The world's original and largest Tiki event. The weekend marketplace and art show are free and open to the public, no badge required.

🍻

San Diego Brew Fest

Saturday, August 8 · 12:00 to 4:00 PM · NTC Park at Liberty Station

More than 70 breweries and 200 beers on the lawn, plus food trucks, lawn games, and cover bands. Ages 21 and up, rain or shine.

Free 🎉

Hillcrest CityFest

Sunday, August 9 · 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM · 5th Avenue

San Diego's largest free all-ages music and art festival takes over seven blocks. Two stages, 20 hours of live music, a new wine garden, and a Kids Zone open until 8:00 PM.

Free 🥕

Little Italy Mercato

Saturday · 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM · West Date Street

San Diego's flagship farmers market: more than 150 vendors across six blocks. Go hungry and bring a tote.

Free 🎨

Gaslamp Artisan Market

Saturday, August 8 · 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Fifth Avenue

Hand-crafted art, jewelry, and clothing from local makers, right in the heart of the Gaslamp. Easy to pair with an early Padres game.

🦁

Nighttime Zoo: Final Weekend

Through Sunday, August 9 · San Diego Zoo

Last call for summer nights at the Zoo. Global rhythms, after-dark entertainment, and wildlife moments you cannot get during the day.

🎾

USTA Billie Jean King Girls' Nationals

Begins Saturday, August 8 · Barnes Tennis Center

More than 400 of the country's best junior players compete for a national title and US Open wild cards. A fun, low-key morning of world-class tennis.

🎸

Santana & The Doobie Brothers

Tuesday, August 11 · 7:00 PM · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Two legendary acts on one Oneness Tour bill in Chula Vista. A South Bay classic-rock night worth the drive from anywhere in the county.

🎤

Meghan Trainor

Tuesday, August 11 · 6:30 PM · Viejas Arena

The Get In Girl Tour lands at SDSU. Big pop hooks and an easy, fun weeknight out.

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Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Monday to Wednesday · Petco Park

Three-game homestand downtown, capped by a Wednesday 1:10 PM day game. Perfect excuse for a long lunch.

⚽

Leagues Cup: San Diego FC vs. Club Puebla

Wednesday, August 12 · 7:15 PM · Snapdragon Stadium

International club soccer at Snapdragon with our own San Diego FC. The atmosphere for these Leagues Cup nights is electric.

Free 🥕

Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market

Tuesday, August 11 · 2:00 to 7:00 PM · Bayard Street

Fresh produce, artisan goods, and gourmet bites steps from the sand. A perfect after-work stroll with a sunset chaser.

🎭

SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

Nightly · SeaWorld San Diego

New rescue adventures and evening entertainment running through early September. Midweek is the smart time to go, with far shorter lines.

New · Refreshed Each Month

🎮 Pokémon GO in San Diego

The full August lineup. Everything runs on local time, so these are San Diego hours. Consider it an excuse to go walk somewhere new.

⭐ The Big One This Month

Nickit Community Day

Sunday, August 16 · 2:00 to 5:00 PM

The most social day on the Pokémon GO calendar. Parks and beach paths fill up with players all afternoon. Expect 3× Catch Stardust, Nickit everywhere, and a shot at a Shiny Nickit. Evolve one during the event, or within four hours after, to get a Thievul that knows Icy Wind.

📍 Great local spots: Balboa Park · Embarcadero · Mission Beach boardwalk
Liberty Station · Kit Carson Park, Escondido

🎁

Delibird Spotlight Hour

Thursday, August 6 · 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Double Catch Stardust for one hour. Easy to squeeze in after dinner.

🔥

Fire and Ice Hatch Day

Saturday, August 8 · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Magby and Smoochum eggs with boosted shiny odds, plus Timed Research. It is a walking day, so pick a route with a view.

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Last Call: Arctic Embers

Ends Monday, August 10 · 8:00 PM

Final days of the Summer Marathon event and your last window for the Shiny Snom debut.

🌊

Ultra Unlock: Water Festival

Tuesday, August 18 to Monday, August 24

Arrokuda and Cramorant make their debut, with boosted shiny rates and escalating catch bonuses. A water event is always better by the coast, so this one was made for us.

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Super Mega Starmie Raid Day

Saturday, August 22 · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mega Starmie debuts. Raid days are the most social events in the game, so bring friends or join a group at a busy gym.

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PokémonXP & 2026 World Championships

Tuesday, August 25 to Sunday, August 30

An in-game celebration tied to the Pokémon World Championships, with bonuses and special research running all week.

Free 🎉

My Pokémon Social!

Saturday, August 29 · 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Free event, free snacks, free parking, and a food truck on site. Bring your cards and your friends. All ages welcome. RSVP up top on this page.

📅 Every Single Week

The current season runs a themed bonus every day. Handy if you only have a spare hour.

Mondays · Max Monday: extra Power Spots

Tuesdays · PokéStop Showcases all day

Wednesdays · Raid Hour, 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Thursdays · Spotlight Hour, 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Fridays · Bonus trades and Lucky odds

Sundays · More spawns and better Routes

August Spotlight Hours: Wurmple 8/13 (2× Evolution XP) · Magikarp 8/20 (2× Catch XP) · Mankey 8/27 (2× Catch Candy)
Legendary raids: Groudon 8/12 to 8/18 · Lunala 8/19 to 8/25 · Regirock, Regice and Registeel from 8/26. Shadow Giratina appears in Shadow Raids on weekends.

👀 Mark your calendar: Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale runs September 5 and 6, the last big global event of the summer.

🏡 Looking for a neighborhood that is actually walkable?

Half the fun of this game is having somewhere good to walk. Dense PokéStops usually mean parks, murals, and a real downtown, which happens to be the same stuff that holds home value. Ask me which San Diego pockets have both.

💬 Text Me

Event dates and times are set by the game and can change. Verify in the Pokémon GO app before you head out. Pokémon and Pokémon GO are trademarks of The Pokémon Company, Niantic, and Nintendo. This newsletter is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Hungry?

Where To Eat This Week

A countywide mix of local favorites, a few picked to pair perfectly with this week's events. Filter by area and go find your new go-to spot.

⭐ Restaurant Highlight of the Week

🦐 Mariscos German

A true San Diego success story. A family from San Felipe, Baja California brought their coastal recipes north and, back in 2000, launched what is widely credited as San Diego's first seafood taco truck. Chef Jorge Fuentes became a local legend, his tacos landed on the Cooking Channel, and the operation grew into multiple trucks and storefronts across the county. Smoked marlin tacos, ceviche tostadas, and shrimp everything. Order at the window, eat standing up, thank me later.

🍝 Smoked Marlin Taco 🦐 Ceviche Tostada 🍤 Gobernador 🥣 Camarones

📍 San Marcos969 Linda Vista Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078

📍 City Heights4724 Federal Blvd
San Diego, CA 92102

📍 San Ysidro3269 Beyer Blvd
San Diego, CA 92173

All Areas

North County

Central & Coastal

South & East

Point Loma

Liberty Public Market

Thirty-plus food stalls under one roof, and a two-minute walk from Brew Fest at NTC Park. The easiest pre-festival or post-festival plan in the county.

Hillcrest

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Fuel up before CityFest with pancake flights and creative benedicts, right in the middle of the festival footprint on 5th.

Little Italy

Ironside Fish & Oyster

Ocean-to-table seafood and a raw bar in San Diego's buzziest food neighborhood. Pair it with a Saturday Mercato stroll.

Ocean Beach

Hodad's

A San Diego institution since 1969. Surf-shack walls, enormous burgers, and a line that moves faster than it looks.

North Park

Carnitas' Snack Shack

A neighborhood staple built on pork. Grab the triple threat sandwich and walk it off along 30th Street.

Del Mar

Board & Brew

Sandwiches and that famous secret sauce, serving North County since 1979. The move after an afternoon at the races.

Carlsbad

Campfire

Wood-fired everything in a stylish indoor-outdoor space. North County dining at its coziest, even in August.

Encinitas

The Taco Stand

Legendary Baja-style fish tacos. Grab a few and walk down to Moonlight Beach for sunset.

Oceanside

Petite Madeline Bakery

French-inspired pastries and a proper breakfast just blocks from the pier. Worth setting an alarm for.

Chula Vista

Tacos El Gordo

Tijuana-style adobada carved off the spit. Order at the correct station, ask for everything, and prepare to come back.

Bonita / South Bay

TJ Oyster Bar

Beloved Baja-style seafood, famous for smoked fish tacos and ceviche tostadas. A great pre-concert stop before the Amphitheatre.

Coronado

Coronado Ferry Landing

Waterfront dining with the best skyline view in the county. Take the ferry over and make an afternoon of it.

La Mesa

La Mesa Village

A charming walkable strip of eateries, bakeries, and coffee shops in the heart of East County.

Julian

Julian Pie Company

An hour into the mountains and 20 degrees cooler. Apple pie, a slow main street, and the best heat escape on the list.

By the Numbers

San Diego Market Snapshot

Here is what the numbers said in July 2026, and what they mean for you.

$1.02MCountywide median sales price, down 2.9% from June

32Median days from listed to sold

2.4Months of supply, detached homes

4.0Months of supply, condos & townhomes

🔑 What this means for buyers

Here is the interesting part: the countywide median eased about $30,000 from June even though detached inventory is still historically tight at 2.4 months. Softer pricing plus rates in the 6.25% to 6.75% range means less competition on homes sitting past 45 days. Condos and townhomes, at 4.0 months of supply and a $670,000 median, are where the real negotiating room is right now.

🏡 What this means for sellers

Detached homes are still up 5.1% year over year with a $1,125,000 median, so well-prepared and well-priced homes continue to command attention. The window matters, though: buyer traffic thins after Labor Day. If you have been thinking about listing, the next few weeks are the last of the strong summer market. I am happy to run a free, no-pressure home value analysis on your specific property.

Source: July 2026 San Diego County market reports. Statistics are countywide averages; your neighborhood may vary. Reach out for a hyperlocal breakdown.

💡 Home Tip of the Week

August in San Diego is when buyers notice cooling. If you are prepping to list, service the AC, clean the ceiling fans, and open the windows an hour before a showing. Homes that feel cool and airy in late summer read as well-maintained, and homes that feel stuffy invite lowball offers. Want my room-by-room prep checklist? Just text me and I will send you mine.

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About Me

Annamae Lagdaan

REALTOR^® · Whissel Beer Group | eXp Realty · DRE# 02418336

Hi, I'm Annamae! I bought my first home when I was 26, and I will never forget the feeling of holding those keys in my hands for the very first time. That moment is what inspired me to become a REALTOR^®: I want to help other people experience that same feeling. Today I help buyers and sellers all across San Diego County find their way home. As part of the Whissel Beer Group at eXp Realty, I combine the resources of one of the region's top teams with personal, around-the-clock care for every client. When I'm not touring homes, you'll find me exploring local eats, soaking up the coastline, and yes, hosting Pokémon socials. Whether you're buying your first home, selling, or just curious about the market, I'd love to connect.

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