Join us for a 21+ evening while the sun sets over San Diego Bay! Sip, socialize, and explore the Living Coast after hours with a lineup of activities for a night to remember.

Dance the night away with DJ ARTISTIC, strike a pose in the photo booth, unleash your creativity through hands-on crafts, and of course, get up close with our animal ambassadors in unforgettable encounters

Whether you’re here to relax, mingle, or experience wildlife in a whole new way, Sunset Social is the ultimate night out!

🍹 Craft Drinks
Enjoy a curated selection of cocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase as you explore the grounds.

🐢 Animal Encounters
Meet ambassador animals up close and learn from expert care staff about their stories, habitats, and conservation.

🌸 Dried Bouquet Making
Create your own take-home arrangement using sustainably sourced dried blooms—perfect for preserving the night.

✏️ Drawn to Nature
Slow down and sketch what inspires you—animals, plants, or sunset views—with materials provided for all skill levels.

🎨 Face Painting
Get into the spirit with fun face-paint designs—from sustainable glitter to bold animal prints.

🧠 Vision Board Lounge
Set intentions and get inspired as you design a personalized vision board using magazines, art supplies, and guided prompts.

🎧 Live DJ
Dance into the evening with a live DJ spinning feel-good tracks as the sun dips below the horizon.

📸 Photo Booth
Capture the moment with fun props —perfect for sharing your night out.

🌊 Partner Organizations
Connect with local organizations doing impactful work in wildlife conservation and coastal stewardship:
Avian Behavior Conservancy
Bugologist/Bichologo
California Native Plant Society: San Diego Chapter
Casa Familiar
Circulate Planning & Policy
Climate Science Alliance
Community Health Improvement Partners + Recovery Residence Association
Earth Discovery Institute
Fleet Science Center
Free Flight Bird Sanctuary
Iipay Aa Preservation Project
Imperial Valley Desert Museum
San Diego Bird Alliance
San Diego Canyonlands
San Diego Coastkeeper
San Diego Tracking Team
Squirmy Friends Club, LLC.
Tree San Diego
USFWS

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