Summer in San Diego means fun, warm sun, good weather, open concerts and lots more. This is why San Diego has always been a favorite destination amongst travelers who really want to enjoy the summer holidays. Plus, San Diego is home to many budget hotels and you can check out some affordable San Diego vacation rentals on the internet before booking your stay.



Especially for music lovers, summer days in San Diego can be full of musical concerts and shows. The city also holds free outdoor concerts in the park and near the beach which add spice to the whole musical environment. Every new musical group which joins the music concert bandwagon adds to the plethora of options available to music lovers in this enchanting city. To enjoy free outdoor live entertainment just pack a picnic basket and reach the destination early for a front seat.

Here is a list of five free outdoor musical concerts that must be included in your itinerary this summer season.

Free Summer Concerts in Del Mar

The beautiful City of Del Mar invites all music lovers to Del Mar's Powerhouse Park to enjoy their favorite music as the sun sets in the distant horizon over the ocean. The concert series takes place on Tuesday nights once a month during the summer. Right from Eve Selis Band, Rockola, Savor, to Ruby & the Red Hots, there are many more popular bands to enjoy here.

Trolley Barn Park Free Summer Concerts

Located near a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood between Hillcrest and Normal Heights, Trolley Barn Park is a very special recreational park. The Park is spacious and it is also close to many neighborhood restaurants that make for great places to either dine after the concert or pick up a picnic dinner. During summer, concerts take place on Fridays and people from far and near places come to enjoy nights full of music.

Coronado Free Summer Concert Series

Beautiful houses, big trees, parks and gardens along with the small town feel make people want to visit Coronado again and again. And during summer months, the whole environment at the Spreckels Park in Coronado becomes musical where people can enjoy live music under the stars. Coronado's summer concert series which began on May 24th will run till September 13th, 2009. The concerts are held at 6pm just about every Sunday evening.

Pacific Beach Free Summer Concert Series

People come to Pacific Beach for its beaches and bars, but there are also beautiful parks and canyon preserves that attract visitors. Plus, Pacific Beach draws a big crowd to its grassy lawns during the cool summer evenings when the whole surrounding area comes alive with soothing musical sounds. The free summer concert series begins on July 19th and ends on August 16th.

Encinitas Free Summer Concerts by the Sea

No other place can be as beautiful as Encinitas Moonlight Beach in the whole of San Diego for a free summer concert series under the glorious moonlight. The free concert is held every other Sunday in July and August. Just get a beach blanket and slip right into the party mood with loud music and lots of food and drinks to enjoy.

Whatever the reason for visiting San Diego during this summer, it is a great opportunity to enjoy music as never before. Look for some good San Diego vacation packages and spend a relaxing vacation here in San Diego. During summer San Diego vacation rentals become a bit expensive. So, do your booking early for a pocket friendly vacation.