Festival Season is here and there are so many different ones to choose from! If you’re in the San Diego area, or are looking to take a relaxing vacation, securing tickets to the Wonderfront Festival might be for you!

What is the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival?

• It's a multi-day music and arts festival held in San Diego, California, along its downtown waterfront.
• The festival takes place across multiple venues, including waterfront parks (like Embarcadero Marina Park North and Ruocco Park) and the Seaport Village.
• It's a unique festival that integrates the vibrant downtown area, with hotels, bars, restaurants, breweries, the Gaslamp Quarter, and Little Italy all within easy walking distance of the festival grounds.
• Beyond the music, the festival includes yacht parties, sunset cruises, interactive art installations, games, and a variety of food and drink options.
• It's an all-ages event.

Why should you go to the Wonderfront Festival in 2025 (May 16-18)?

• Unique Waterfront Setting: The festival offers breathtaking views of the harbor and the San Diego skyline, creating a memorable backdrop for the performances. Being on a peninsula with the ocean on one side and the city on the other is considered a very beautiful and unique festival setting.
• Diverse Music Lineup:The festival features over 80 artists across multiple stages, showcasing a wide range of musical genres. While the full 2025 lineup details are still emerging, announced artists include:
  • Duke Dumont
  • Gary Clark Jr.
  • Khruangbin
  • Magdalena Bay
  • Peggy Gou
  • Portugal. The Man
  • STRFKR
  • Jason Mraz
  • Anderson .Paak
• More Than Just Music: Wonderfront offers a comprehensive festival experience with boat parties, art installations, and various activities, ensuring there's something for everyone.
• Downtown Integration: The festival's location allows you to easily explore San Diego's downtown attractions, restaurants, and nightlife before, during, and after the festival. Everything is within steps of the festival gates.
• Variety of Experiences: Whether you're looking for high-energy performances, relaxed lounge areas (with options for GA Plus ticket holders), or unique after-parties, Wonderfront aims to provide a diverse and engaging experience

Where can I park my RV?

The coveted San Diego weather and endless attractions, make RV camping a wonderful vacation and will enhance your festival experience. San Diego County has many different resort style campsites, surrounded by all the activities and beauty that San Diego offers. RV Rentals Way of Life can even deliver and setup your RV rental to your desired campsite so you can enjoy a stress-free vacation!  Here are some awesome campgrounds near the Wonderfront Festival:

Fiddler's Cove Marina & RV Park (Navy MWR)

• Amenities: Full hookups (water, electric, sewer), Marina access, Boat rentals, Laundry facilities, Restrooms and showers, Picnic tables, Playground, Pet-friendly.

• Address: 3205 CA-75, San Diego, CA 92155, USA
• Phone: +1 619-522-8680

Mission Bay RV Resort 

•  Amenities: Full hookups (water, electric, sewer), waterfront sites, Laundry facilities, Restrooms and showers, Wifi & Cable tv, a clubhouse, a pool and more
• Address: 2727 De Anza Rd. San Diego, CA 92109
• Phone: 858-270-4300

Campland on the Bay

• Amenities: Two swimming pools, Two jacuzzis, Free showers, Bike trail access, Market, Cantina/grill, Ice cream shop, Arcade, Laundry, Little dog park, Playground, Water and electricity, Wifi.
• Address: 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
• Phone: +1 800-422-9386

Admiral Baker RV and Picnic Park 

• Amenities: Quiet campground, Clean restrooms, Friendly campers, Great facilities, Mini golf, Pool, Wifi, Water and power hookups, Cement level patio, Grass area, Playground, picnic areas, a dog park, Wheelchair accessible parking and entrance.
• Address: 2400 Admiral Baker Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
• Phone: (619) 487-0019

In summary, if you're looking for a music festival with a stunning waterfront location, a diverse lineup of artists, and a wide array of activities integrated into a vibrant downtown setting, the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival in San Diego from May 16-18, 2025, could be a fantastic choice!  It's advisable to book well in advance, as both RV rentals and nearby campgrounds tend to fill up quickly during the festival season.