10/02/2026
October in San Diego brings a new season of ways to experience the city. From fall cocktails and cinematic celebrations to Broadway performances, Padres baseball, and a hauntingly elegant evening at Grant Grill, discover how to make the most of the month with our guide.
Book & Fall Cocktail Menu at Grant Grill| Through October
Raise a glass to the season with our Book & Fall cocktail menu, inspired by literary classics and the drinking traditions of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
San Diego International Film Festival | October 13–18
Celebrate 25 years of cinema during San Diego’s premier film festival, featuring independent films, studio premieres, red carpet events, filmmaker conversations, and signature experiences throughout the city.
Broadway at San Diego Civic Theater | October
Take your seat for an exciting lineup of Broadway performances at San Diego Civic Theatre, just moments from The US Grant.
San Diego Padres at Petco Park | October
Catch the final games of the regular season at Petco Park and make the most of an October evening in downtown San Diego.
A Night with Nosferatu at Grant Grill | October 31
Step into the shadows for Grant Grill’s fourth annual All Hallows’ Eve Dinner Series, a 13-course tasting experience inspired by the legend of Dracula, paired with cocktails and served beneath candlelit gothic grandeur.
📍 From cocktails and culture to cinema, baseball, and an evening of gothic indulgence, discover the best of October just moments from The US Grant Hotel, where timeless elegance meets modern San Diego. Let our concierge curate your perfect fall getaway.