With over seven decades of history, the Ocean Beach Kite Festival, one of Southern California’s most iconic family events, returns to celebrate its 76th edition. On Saturday, May 17, San Diego’s skies will burst with color and movement at this beloved festival dedicated to the art of kite flying, which will take place at Robb Athletic Field in the Point Loma Peninsula neighborhood.
Recognized as the oldest running children’s kite festival in the United States, this free event welcomes people of all ages. The only requirement is a love for building, decorating, flying, or simply watching kites in action. Every year, families flock to enjoy a day of outdoor activities, games, and community bonding.
Workshops, Professional Exhibitions and Family-Friendly Fun
The festival will feature free kite-making and decorating workshops, dazzling professional kite-flying demonstrations, a community fair with games and activities, food vendors, and live music performances. The blend of entertainment, tradition, and hands-on participation makes this a must-attend event for families in San Diego.
A Celebration of Kite-Flying Tradition on San Diego’s Coast
This event will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robb Field, located in 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107. Admission is free and no registration is needed.
Hailed by Westways Magazine as one of five “Worth the Drive” events, the Ocean Beach Kite Festival promises to be a vibrant, creative, and community-filled experience against the backdrop of California’s coast.
