Weekend Forecast and Events: Santa Ana Heat, Coastal Caution, and Something for Everyone
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The Santa Ana wind pattern will define the San Diego weekend: coastal temperatures running ten to twenty degrees above normal, inland valleys ten to fifteen degrees above normal, with regional projections putting Sunday highs at 89 degrees in San Diego and 88 in Oceanside. While red flag warnings in regional coverage applied to Los Angeles and Ventura counties, San Diego County fire weather conditions — dry, warm, offshore winds — are real and present. A coastal flooding advisory also remains active, meaning the shoreline carries rip current and surf risk that an otherwise pleasant-looking beach day can obscure.
For those venturing out, Saturday's San Diego Food and Wine Festival Grand Tasting runs noon to 3 p.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Boulevard, with tickets starting at $235; a Latin Nights afterparty follows at 7 p.m. at Gillie's Auto Lounge on Hancock Street for $99. The Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival takes place Saturday at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, featuring more than 50 artisans and 15 wineries, with tickets at $70 through Friday and $55 for designated drivers. The Escondido Renaissance Faire runs both Saturday and Sunday at Felicita County Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with $35 adult admission.
Gem Diego at Liberty Station's conference center, 2600 Laning Road, is free both days — Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with more than 30 vendors and 20 exhibits of gems and minerals. Southwestern College's Jaguar Spectacular Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at 900 Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista offers a free 65th-anniversary celebration with student performances and carnival rides, with an RSVP requested. Día de los Muertos at Memorial Pool in Logan Heights runs Saturday 5 to 7 p.m. at 2902 Marcy Avenue — free admission, recreational swimming, games, and snacks. The City Heights Fall Carnival runs Saturday 2 to 11 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 10 p.m.