What it was like
Some people feel the pull of island culture without ever leaving the mainland -- and for one day a year, the San Diego waterfront answers it. Holo Holo, Hawaiian for going on a journey, transforms Waterfront Park into a SoCal island experience where reggae basslines mix with harbor breezes and strangers become ohana by sundown. The lineup brings the best of reggae, R&B, and Hawaiian music: Hirie, The Green, Ekolu, Natural Vibrations, High Watah, Wavvy, and Pau Hana, on a full-day bill overlooking the bay. The venue, nestled along the Embarcadero with views of Coronado Island and the San Diego skyline, is one of the most beautiful outdoor concert settings in Southern California. Gates open at noon for an all-ages crowd. Saturday, July 18, 2026. Limited parking downtown -- rideshare or trolley recommended. Tickets start around 117 dollars on AXS.