Father’s Day has been observed and celebrated for over 100 years in the U.S.
It became a national holiday in 1972 and is now observed annually on the third Sunday in June. This year in San Diego County, there are various ways to celebrate and honor dads on Father’s Day, which lands on June 15.
Some events are also on the weekend surrounding the holiday. Here are several ways to focus on father figures this month.
Car show: Belmont Park is hosting its 12th annual Father’s Day Car Show. This year’s family-friendly event will put over 100 classic cars on display and provide live music from The Farmers as well as food and drink specials and a special vintage Chevy Suburban, which has beers on tap. Some of the food and drink specials include a slice of Pizza Port pizza and one beer for $12 and a cheeseburger with fries and beer for $16. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15. 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego. Free. sandiegoassociationofcarclubs.org/events/fathers-day-cruise-to-belmont-park-car-show-june15
Cigar bar and putting green: El Chingon in the Gaslamp Quarter is transforming part of its Mexican restaurant and bar into a place for golf fans and cigar aficionados on Father’s Day. Dads can practice their short game on a putting green and try cigars via a pop-up vendor on the patio. There will also be a putting challenge, where the winner will earn a free drink, 20% off their bill and other prizes. 11 a.m. June 15. 560 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 619-501-1919, elchingon.com
Father’s Day brunch: An all-day brunch buffet awaits dads on Father’s Day at Brickmans inside the Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos. Some of the traditional breakfast items on the menu include buttermilk pancakes, bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs. There will also be a carving station with tri-tip, barbecue chicken, hot links and pork ribs. Other options include salmon, shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, assorted pastries and desserts and for kids, mini cheeseburger sliders, chicken nuggets and waffle fries. The brunch buffet will cost $85 for adults and $25 for children under 10 years. Reservations can be made at OpenTable.com. 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. June 15. 1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos. 877-526-2671, thelakehoesort.com
Father’s Day dinner: Moe’s Steakhouse in Mission Beach is serving two steak and whiskey flight specials for Father’s Day. Onet is a $370 Japanese whiskey flight with Kaiyo The Ramu 8-year-old whiskey, Yamazaki 12-year single malt whiskey and Hibiki whiskey. The other choice is a $350 American whiskey flight with Michter’s American Whiskey, Heaven Hill Kentucky bourbon whiskey and W.L. Weller 12-year-old bourbon. Each whiskey flight special comes a 32-ounce tomahawk steak. 4 to 9 p.m. June 15. 3768 Mission Blvd., San Diego. 858-488-7311, moesmissionbeach.com
Father’s Day on a boat: Take dad on a cruise around San Diego Bay for brunch or dinner: Flagship Cruises & Events is hosting two excursions. The brunch includes an omelet station, carving station, breakfast favorites such as French toast and waffles, a seafood station, dessert bar and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks. The sunset dinner cruise features a glass of champagne when boarding, a surf and turf pasta, a choice of chocolate mousse cake or vegan sorbet and a nonalcoholic beverage. A bar will also be available the boat to purchase adult drinks. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 15. 990 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. $80.70 -$121.39. 619-234-4111, flagshipsd.com/cruises/fathers-day
Live music and cocktails: The night before Father’s Day, dads can listen to live music and get a custom-engraved bourbon bottle at Prohibition in downtown San Diego. Fiore Madrid, who has been a resident musician at Prohibition since 2021, will be performing. Her style of music is Americana, and she sings while playing the guitar. The custom bottle engraving is by Angel’s Envy Bourbon and it is priced at $55. Customers can purchase it on site or preorder it on Eventbrite. Also, Prohibition’s full cocktail menu will be available throughout the night. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. June 14. 548 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 619-501-1919, prohibitionsd.com
Oldies concert: The Quartyard is hosting an oldies concert that is fit for dads and grandpas. The Lovalot Group and DJ Kid Wonder will be playing a mix of old school soul, funk and classic rock and roll. El Comal will be selling Mexican food. This is an all-ages event and children 5 years and under can enter for free. 4 to 8 p.m. June 15. 1301 Market St., San Diego. $13.86-$19.14. quartyardsd.com
Slater’s 50/50: The second annual Salter’s 50/50 Father’s Day Bash is going down with giveaways and food and drink specials. Dads can get a complimentary beer and create a customer cap for free. Plus, mimosas will be $1. A brunch and lunch menu will be available and music will be played throughout the day. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14. 2750 Dewey Road #193, San Diego. 619-398-2600, slaters5050.com/locations/san-diego
STK Steakhouse: On Father’s Day, STK Steakhouse is offering wagyu steak specials for dads. The four specials are a 12-ounce American strip for $149, an Australian tomahawk steak for $139, a six-ounce Japanese A5 wagyu picanha for $104 and an eight-ounce Australian tri-tip for $79. June 15. 600 F St., San Diego. 619-354-5988, stksteakhouse.com
U.S. Open watch party: Dads can watch the final round of the U.S. Open at a watch party at Barleymash. This special golf event is a collaboration with Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey and features giveaways for dads, food and drink specials and a chance to win a wagyu steak package valued at $150. Some of the food specials include a maple and bourbon drizzled bacon waffle and double-battered chicken tenders for $21 and a 6 ounce Australian skirt steak with potatoes and two eggs any style for $26. Drink specials to expect include a $16 Chip Shot, which mixes bourbon, bitters and brown sugar and the $16 Bogey Man, which blends bourbon, strawberry, lime juice, bitters and ginger beer. 10 a.m. June 15. 600 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 619-255-7373, barleymash.com
ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar: For the dads who enjoy a burger, fries and a beer, ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar has it covered. For 16 days, this restaurant with locations in Liberty Station and La Jolla is offering its Father’s Day Happy Meal for $20. It includes a one-half pound wagyu burger, french fries and a choice of draft beer. Customers must be at least 21 years to order the special. 11:30 a.m. to close. June 13-28. zentrlkitchen.com
