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Beachfront craft beer festival featuring the Kona Kai Resort & Spa tent, part of the San Diego resort's event and hospitality presence

Sixth Annual Sails & Ales

San Diego’s vibrant craft beverage scene returns to Kona Kai San Diego for the Sixth Annual Sails & Ales Beer Fest. Join us from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and sip your way through 25+ local breweries, wineries and spirit vendors. Enjoy delicious bites, a live DJ, beachside mini golf, and stunning waterfront views

Date

Saturday, September 12,2026

Time

Location

Near The Private Beach

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Calendar of Events

  • Negroni cocktail with orange peel garnish served at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa bar on Shelter Island in San Diego
    Sep22

    Negroni Week

    Join Vessel Restaurant + Bar in support of Negroni Week, a global celebration that brings together bars and restaurants to raise funds for Slow Food’s mission of creating a more equitable and sustainable world of food and beverage.

    Date: September 21 - 27

    Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    Location: Vessel Restaurant

  • Beach S'mores kit in front of a fire pit
    Sep22

    Nightly Bonfires

    Enjoy nightly beach fires with Adirondack chairs, s’mores kits, and wine in a cozy waterfront atmosphere.

    Date: Nightly

    Time: Every night

    Location: Beach

  • An instructed fitness workout outside at Kona Kai
    Sep22

    Daily Fitness Classes

    Enjoy 25+ weekly fitness classes including yoga and HIIT. Reservations required; please create an account online.

    Date: Daily

    Time: Various

    Location: Resort

  • The Lobster Roll Is Juicy And Tender Image
    Sep23

    Coastal Catch

    Enjoy our upscale “Coastal Catch” lobster roll, chips, and bubbly every Wednesday.

    Date: Wednesdays

    Time: 5pm - 9pm

    Location: Vessel Restaurant

  • Friends toasting drinks over a mezze platter and marina views at Kona Kai Resort & Spa on Shelter Island in San Diego
    Oct01

    Pink Ribbon Martini Experience

    Make your next sip a Pink Ribbon Martini. Available throughout October at Vessel, with a portion of proceeds donated in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

    Date: October 1- 31

    Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    Location: Vessel Restaurant

  • Negroni Cocktail
    Oct09

    Old Fashion Week

    Vessel Restaurant + Bar is proud to participating in Old Fashion Week .Founded by Elijah Craig in 2020, this annual tradition celebrates and uplifts the bar and restaurant community. For every Old Fashion cocktail sold, Elijah Craig will donate $1 in support of hospitality workers in need.

    Date: October 9 - 18

    Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    Location: Vessel Restaurant

  • Group Dinner At Vessel Restaurant
    Nov26

    Thanksgiving At Vessel

    Leave the cooking to us and make this Thanksgiving one to remember. Join us for our Grand Thanksgiving buffet during the day or settle in for an evening experience with our Prix Fixe Dinner.

    Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm | 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    Location: Vessel Restaurant