PIFA San Diego

OUR MISSION

The primary mission and goal of the Pacific Islander Festival Association is to:

Promote charitable and educational projects for the benefit of everyone, but with emphasis on the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Provide educational and cultural resources to everyone, but with emphasis on the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Actively participate in the promotion and perpetuation of the traditional cultures, ancient historical data, languages, attitudes and values of the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION

SHUTTLE LOCATIONS

SUN RUNNER LOT

Located at northeast corner of Sea World Dr. and Pacific Highway (fills up early)

HOSPITALITY POINT

Located just off Quivara Rd. at the southwest end of Quivara Basin

Shuttles start at 7:00am each day and run through 5:00pm (Gates open at 7:00am)
$2 seat charge round trip.

Visit us at pifasandiego.com for the latest updates on the festival.

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT (we strongly recommend using the shuttle)

From SOUTH or EAST San Diego - Take Interstate 8 to the Sports Arena exit. Make a right onto West Mission Bay Dr and continue to Ingraham St. Proceed to one of the parking locations.

From NORTH San Diego - Take interstate 5 to the Sea World exit. Make a right onto Sea World Dr and continue straight to Ingraham St. Proceed to one of the parking locations.

VERY limited paid parking just west of Ski Beach near the Paradise Point Resort. The cost for parking in this lot is $20 per vehicle. No in / out privileges will be allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@pifasandiego.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

General Information

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED PER SDMC § 56.54
NO SMOKING PER SDMC § 43.1001 (includes vaping)
DOGS PROHIBITED PER SDMC § 63.20.12 (except certified service dogs)
NO DRONES
There is a Security Check prior to entering the event

Is there a fee for the festival?

No, there is no admittance fee to enter the Pacific Islander Festival.

Is there a fee for parking?

There will be a fee for parking in the west side parking lots just west of Ski Beach near the Paradise Point Resort. The cost for parking in these lots will be $20.00 per vehicle. No in and out privileges will be allowed.
There are a limited number of handicapped spaces available on a first come basis.
UBER and LYFT drop-off and pickup across the street at Paradise Point.

What time does the festival open?

The festival opens to the public at 7:30am both days.

Are pop-up tents and umbrellas allowed?

No pop-up tents and umbrellas are allowed for the 2023 festival.

Are coolers allowed?

No coolers are allowed. This is a FREE event so please support our vendors who enable us to keep it free. We will have numerous drink stations throughout the park.

Is there a fee for the shuttle?

Round trip cost is $2.00 per seat.

Shuttle locations

PIFA brings to the public two shuttle locations. Directions to the parking lots and pickup points are as follows:

Parking location number one: Sun runner Parking Lot located just off of the 5 freeway exit Sea World Dr. First dirt parking lot on left upon exiting the freeway. (First run is 6am)

Parking location number two: Hospitality Point on Quivira Blvd. From West Mission Bay Dr., turning left onto Quivira Rd. Quivira Rd., becomes Quivira Blvd., upon following bend in road. Parking lot is on left side. (First run is 6:00am)

Both lots will have signs with directions and lot names. No parking for shared rides, shuttles only.

What types of booths will you have at the festival?

We are proud to welcome over 22 food, 60 craft and 23 information booth vendors.

Additional Information

Please bring a non-perishable food item as we will have food bins upon entering.
We are Family-Friendly and offer cultural workshops all day in o0ur Cultural Village.

The 2023 PIFA T-shirts with our new logo will be sold at our Information Booth at the festival.

The Information Booth will be located just north of the festival stage. Price is $20, $25 for 2xlarge and higher.

For further information please visit our website at www.pifasandiego.com

THE BIGGEST PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL IN USA!

THE BIGGEST PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL IN USA!

HONORING OUR PAST, INSPIRING OUR FUTURE

PIFA 2023

PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

OUR MISSION

DANCE GROUP REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

Booths for PIFA 2023 are SOLD OUT!

NEED A PLACE TO STAY DURING PIFA?

Discover Mission Bay San Diego is here to help!

Stay with us this PIFA!

PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION

SHUTTLE LOCATIONS

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT (we strongly recommend using the shuttle)

Upcoming Events

Pacific Islander night with Padres

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Help our community by becoming a PIFA volunteer

OUR SPONSORS

YAAMAVA RESORT & CASINO

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Our Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

THE BIGGEST PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL IN USA!

THE BIGGEST PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL IN USA!

HONORING OUR PAST, INSPIRING OUR FUTURE

PIFA 2023

PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

OUR MISSION

DANCE GROUP REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

Booths for PIFA 2023 are SOLD OUT!

NEED A PLACE TO STAY DURING PIFA?

Discover Mission Bay San Diego is here to help!

Stay with us this PIFA!

PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION

SHUTTLE LOCATIONS

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT (we strongly recommend using the shuttle)

Upcoming Events

Pacific Islander night with Padres

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Help our community by becoming a PIFA volunteer

OUR SPONSORS

YAAMAVA RESORT & CASINO

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Our Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

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