San Diego in November: Calm Beaches Before the Holiday Rush

San Diego Beer Week is a 10 day celebration of the region’s craft beer scene, scheduled November 6-15. Events include a large Guild Fest tasting plus brewery open houses, tap takeovers, and pairing dinners across the county. Most activities are ticketed separately; check the calendar and book in advance for limited capacity tastings and special releases.

The San Diego Asian Film Festival screens around 150 films from some 30 countries at Mission Valley and Kearny Mesa theatres November 5-14. It is the city’s largest festival by film count, highlighting Asian and Asian American stories. Passes and individual tickets are offered; serious cinephiles often choose passes to sample multiple programs over several days.

The San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival is a weeklong series of tastings, cooking classes, and chef dinners, with a flagship Grand Tasting at Embarcadero Marina Park. In 2026 it runs November 9-15. Events are ticketed and often sell out, so focus on a few key sessions that match your interests and budget, and arrange transport if sampling widely.