Campland on the Bay’s Beloved July 4th Weekend Returns with Live Entertainment, Family Fun and Fireworks
by: Sanaz Fakhimi
Published: June 23, 2025
Aerial view of Campland on the Bay. Image courtesy of Campland on the Bay.
SAN DIEGO...Campland on the Bay brings back a beloved summer tradition with its Independence Day Celebration, a five-day festival of waterfront fun and family-friendly entertainment. From Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6, 2025, guests can enjoy a full lineup of live entertainment, outdoor recreation and festive programming set along the scenic shores of San Diego’s Mission Bay. Renowned for its nostalgic charm, vibrant community spirit and multigenerational appeal, Campland’s 4th of July festivities feature daytime recreation, nightly live music and beachside festivities for all ages. The weekend culminates on Friday, July 4, with SeaWorld’s Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular, lighting up the sky at 9:30 p.m. Guests at Campland enjoy front-row views from the resort’s public beachfront, making it one of the most memorable places in San Diego to celebrate America's birthday.
Throughout the weekend, campers can enjoy a full slate of activities, including daily dodgeball and volleyball games for all ages, horseshoe and bean bag tournaments, tie-dye crafts, photo scavenger hunts and a towering inflatable waterslide.New this year, guests can also enjoy pop-up mini golf on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring 18 holes for just $10 per guest. Evenings come alive with Campland Rocks concerts featuring themed bands like Headbangers Ball (’80s rock), Barbwire (country) and OCD (dance hits), as well as DJ dance parties, festive bike parades and classic movie nights hosted next door at sister property Mission Bay RV Resort.
While Campland is fully booked for the July 4 weekend, Mission Bay RV Resort still has availability and offers a peaceful, scenic alternative just steps away. Guests staying at MBRV can enjoy many of the same recreational amenities and are within easy walking distance of Campland’s summer concerts, dining and beachside festivities.
“We’re thrilled to welcome families back for what’s become one of the most celebrated weekends of the year,” said Jim Unger, General Manager of Campland on the Bay. “The Fourth of July is more than just a holiday here—it’s a tradition that brings generations together. While Campland is fully booked, Mission Bay RV Resort still has space for guests who want to be close to the action and enjoy the best of both properties. And for those looking to soak up more sun later in the season, our Endless Summer promotion is a great way to extend the fun.”
Campland also welcomes day visitors to join in the festivities. Locals can enjoy a Campland daycation, taking advantage of on-site dining at the Cantina, waterfront recreation rentals, and live entertainment—all without an overnight stay.
To help families make the most of the season, Campland is offering its Endless Summer promotion, with up to 40% off select RV sites for stays from August 11 through September 15, 2025, excluding Labor Day weekend. Discounts apply to limited, preferred, and standard site types—ideal for a spontaneous escape before the school year begins. Looking ahead, Labor Day weekend remains one of Campland’s most popular holidays, and early booking is encouraged.
To plan your visit or secure a summer stay, explore availability, activities, and more.
Campland on the Bay®, San Diego’s favorite resort campground, offers affordable waterfront RV and tent camping along the shores of Mission Bay in San Diego. Campland has repeatedly been voted Best Staycation Location by San Diego Union-Tribune readers. For over 50 years, Campland has provided family-friendly fun, drawing campers back year after year and bringing generations together to create memorable experiences. The resort offers a wide range of amenities, activities and recreational opportunities onsite, including watersports, skateboard park, and a cantina, just steps away from a scenic public beach. Campsite offerings include full hook-ups with beachfront or nature preserve views in shady or sunny areas.
Web: www.Campland.com
Phone: (858) 581-4260
Address: 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Facebook: facebook.com/Campland
Instagram & Twitter: @CamplandUSA
Mission Bay RV Resort™, San Diego’s iconic RV campground provides an affordable waterfront destination, the ideal basecamp to relax and explore the beautiful city.
Overlooking the tranquil shores of De Anza Cove, scenic RV sites are steps from the sandy, public beach and calm, waveless waters. Mission Bay RV Resort offers showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, full hook-ups and a newly renovated pool and clubhouse with complimentary access to additional resort amenities and activities at nearby sister property, Campland on the Bay. Mission Bay RV Resort recently unveiled 147 new premium-sized campsites on the northern end of De Anza Cove.
Web: www.MissionBayRVResort.com
Phone: (858) 270-4300