Memorial Day Weekend Party Guide

According to most locals in San Diego, Memorial Day represents a chance to get away. 

From Vegas to Miami and even overseas adventures in Europe, Memorial Day provides a long weekend bursting with adventure potential. But what we lucky locals don’t realize is San Diego is the number one spot on most dream vacation lists. This Memorial Day Weekend in San Diego I encourage you to look in your own backyard for entertainment.

Discover Insider picks for 2009 Memorial Day in San Diego.

What’s New

Sights & Sips Sunset Cruise on Hornblower
Hornblower Cruises & Events announces Sights & Sips Sunset Cruise – the only floating happy hour in San Diego, launching May 22 and running all summer long. Board the Hornblower and enjoy signature cocktails and complimentary appetizers as you cruise San Diego Bay and soak in the sunset view. Leave your stale happy hour routine on land and quench your thirst for something new aboard the Hornblower. This sunset cruise runs every Friday and Saturday from May 22 - September 7, boarding at 5:30pm, cruising from 6-7:30pm, with the option of staying on board for dockside drinks until 8pm. Also new: Memorial Day BBQ Cruise. Get tickets and event details. (pictured)

Kassim Osgood's Birthday Pool Party at Float

There’s no better way to prepare for the Sunday pool party marathon than Kassim Osgood’s Birthday Pool Party at Float on Saturday, May 23. From 11am to 7m, Kassim Osgood, Playmates Jayde Nicole and Brande Roderick, Spencer Scott, The Olly Girls, and many more A-list friends will party poolside at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, in support of Team KO. A charity run by Kassim Osgood, Team KO is a mentorship and scholarship program that influences and encourages the children of San Diego to pursue success. Hop on a free party bus from Firehouse in PB heading straight to Float. Get RSVP and event details.

Who's Got (Chris) Milk? at W Hotel
The W hosts the opening night of Who's Got Chris Milk on May 23. Who’s Got Chris Milk is a four month exhibition of award-winning Music Video Director and Photographer Chris Milk who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry such as Kanye West, U2, Gnarls Barkley and John Mellencamp. Milk at W is kicking off the opening night of the showcase with a sneak-peak of his life-size installations and a live performance by LA’s famous DJ Chris Holmes. Get RSVP and event details.

Euphoria Sunday Memorial Day Party at Ivy Rooftop
The Ivy Hotel presents the return of Ivy pool parties with the all new Euphoria Sunday events. Starting May 24, the Ivy will be a go-to spot for elegant Sunday pool parties in San Diego. The new Euphoria season at Ivy Rooftop launches Memorial Day weekend with an exclusive Sunday event featuring DJ Sky Nellor, complimentary make-up and hair styling by A Robert Cromean Salon as well as alfresco manicures and pedicures from Well Heeled Salon and Spa. Get RSVP and event details.

Fortune Memorial Day Pool Party at KIN Lounge
The Manchester Grand Hyatt announces the launch of new summer pool parties atop KIN Lounge. To kick off the new Sunday party season, KIN has teamed up with Fortune 421 for a talent-filled launch party on May 24. Infamous for wild pool parties, Fortune is rounding up your favorite DJs for an action packed holiday event. Head to KIN on May 24 to party with the finest house DJs including Lavelle Dupree, Steve Prior, Devoy, G Roy, Theron, Mac Luv, Chris Liosi, Kurch and Dadon. Get tickets and event details.

Model Behavior at Sé Hotel

Sirén Lounge atop Sé Hotel introduces the new Sunday pool party Model Behavior, with a Memorial Day weekend launch event on May 24 featuring NYC vocalist Lisa Shaw, poolside soundtracks by guest DJs and runway shows with A Style Concierge. Head to the Sé this Sunday at 12pm for the first Model Behavior party.

What’s Notable

Memorial Day Intervention Pool Party at Float
Intervention Sundays have been keeping locals afloat during the slow rise of full-blown pool party season in San Diego. As can always be expected from Hard Rock, Float is raising the bar for local entertainment by bringing famed DJ Paul Oakenfold to Intervention on May 24 for what should be the craziest Intervention pool party to date. Presented with DJhere Productions and Night Access, the Memorial Day Intervention pool party at Float will showcase Paul Oakenfold alongside DJs Cutz, Theron and DJ Five. Get tickets here.

Summer Grand Opening Party at Stingaree
Following a big day of pool party raging on May 24, head to Stingaree for the official summer grand opening party in celebration of Memorial Day and the birthdays of Chris English, Pat English and Kent Pingrey. Stingaree presents a Starry Eyed Music Showcase also featuring DJ OB-ONE. Doors open at 9pm with a hosted bar from 9-10pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rady Children's Hospital. Get RSVP and event details.

What about Monday? Fun Things to Do on Memorial Day in San Diego - as seen on FOX5 Morning Show.

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