Wildflowers Bloom in The Desert
2/1/03 - 4/30/03
Depending on rainfall in winter, the natural beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park is enhanced by the almost magical appearance of desert wildflowers in the spring. THE FULL BLOOM IS ONLY FOR TWO TO SIX WEEKS. Visitors Center hours are 9am-5pm daily from Oct-Jun 1, weekends only in summer. 24 hour information line: 760-767-4684. Information 760-767-4205 or www.anzaborrego.statepark.org

Sea World's Summer Nights
6/20/03 - 9/2/03
Special evening entertainment and fireworks. Extended evening hours. 619-226-3901 or 800-23-SHAMU or www.seaworld.com

Nighttime Zoo
6/22/03 - 9/1/03
The San Diego Zoo will stay open, through the summer season, daily until 9pm (guests may stay on the grounds until 10pm). Special programs and entertainment will be offered. 619-234-3153 or 619-231-1515

50th Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
7/12/03 - 7/13/03
The public is welcome to free viewing of San Diego's original beach softball event. Over-the-line softball is played on the sand and is unique to San Diego. Held at Fiesta Island, Mission Bay, 7am-7pm. Also held July 19-20. 619-688-0817.

Del Mar Racing: Where The Turf Meets The Surf
7/23/03 - 9/10/03
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents live thoroughbred racing six days weekly; with no racing Tuesdays. Post time: 2:00pm for the nine race program, most days. Fairgrounds at Del Mar. Interstate 5, exit Via de la Valle. 858-755-1141 or 858-792-4242

Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition
7/25/03 - 7/27/03
Saturday events include parade at 10am and children's sandcastle contest at 2pm with a fireworks display at dusk. Sandcastle competition is Sunday, 10am-3pm with awards at 4pm. Imperial Beach Pier. 619-424-6663

2003 Acura Classic
7/26/03 - 8/3/03
A WTA Tour event featuring tennis players: Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati and Anna Kournikova. La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad. Tickets: 760-438-5683 or www.acuraclassic.com