San Diego Stages, Miramar Stouts, and La Jolla Sea Caves

Epstein Family Amphitheater brings open-air performances to UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus. Mandell Weiss Theatre adds another campus stage, Embolden Beer Co. supplies Miramar beer and rotating food trucks, and Hike Bike Kayak offers guided coastal excursions. This San Diego collection links different neighborhoods and experiences; sea-cave access depends on conditions, and each performance or trip needs separate planning.

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Epstein Family Amphitheater
4.6 (282)
9500 Gilman Drive MC 0029

Set on the UC San Diego campus, Epstein Family Amphitheater pairs modern architecture with clear acoustics and broad sightlines. Numbered concrete tiers and grassy lawn areas frame live music, poetry readings, dance performances, and community events. Wide aisles and extensive ramps support accessibility throughout the venue. A parking garage sits next door, while evenings can turn chilly.

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Embolden Beer Co.
4.8 (102)
Tue – Thu, 15:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00; Sun, 12:00 – 19:00
8655 Production Ave, STE A

Miramar's Embolden Beer Co. puts stouts, imperial stouts and barrel-aged beers on its tap list, alongside Japanese-inspired collaborations with Matcha Cafe Maiko. Rotating food trucks complement the tasting room, where dogs are welcome. Its San Diego address is 8655 Production Ave, STE A. The tasting room is closed Mondays and open from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

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Mandell Weiss Theatre
4.8 (111)
2910 Theatre District Dr

Mandell Weiss Theatre is a La Jolla Playhouse venue on the UC San Diego campus, presenting dance and theatrical performances. It is described as staging Broadway-worthy productions with strong sets, and many plays feature live music. Snack options lean sweet and salty. One visitor praised the auditorium's sightlines, saying there is no such thing as a bad seat.

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Hike Bike Kayak
4.5 (274)
Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 16:00
2222 Avenida de la Playa

Hike Bike Kayak leads guided kayak, snorkel, and bike excursions through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and nearby marine habitats. Guides share local history and teach techniques for navigating rock formations, caves, and the return to shore. Environmental conditions and traffic can restrict cave time. Trips run daily from 9 a.m. to sunset. The minimum age is six, with 15+ for singles.

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