Reception on the Bay 6:00–7:30 PM

This year, we're doing something we've never done before. CIFF's beloved closing night reception moves to the stunning waterfront setting of the Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Marina — where the bay stretches out before you, the city skyline glitters across the water, and the open air makes every moment feel just a little more cinematic.

Join us for a gorgeous waterfront reception as the sun sets over San Diego Bay. Sip, mingle, and soak in the views — the kind of golden-hour moment that reminds you why we love gathering around great films and great company. With the downtown skyline reflecting off the water and the warm November air around you, it's the perfect prelude to one final night of cinema

Be a Part of the Action

From 4:00–6:00 PM on Saturday, November 7, guests will embark on a flavorful stroll down Orange Avenue, where each star on the sidewalk honors an individual with real ties to Coronado's rich film and cultural history.

Lights. Camera. Taste

Your evening begins at The Bower Coronado, where you'll check in, receive your exclusive StarPass, and kick off the experience with a welcome tequila tasting from Bebemos.

Your StarPass serves as your guide for the evening, featuring a map of every participating stop so you can explore the full tasting trail at your own pace.

From there, stroll down Orange Avenue as each stop offers a unique bite, sip, or special experience from one of Coronado's favorite local businesses. Between tastings, take in the stories behind the legendary names embedded in the Avenue of the Stars—celebrating the actors, filmmakers, writers, and visionaries who helped shape Coronado's remarkable connection to Hollywood.

As the sun begins to set, Scenes & Sips transforms into more than a tasting event—it's a celebration of film, community, local flavor, and the timeless charm that makes Coronado one of California's most iconic destinations.

Scenes & Sips is made possible by the generous support of our host sponsors.

CIFF historian Tim Ried is back with the program our audiences ask for every year — a CIFF favorite that weaves Coronado and San Diego history into Hollywood legend.

He was Harold Lloyd — and he's coming to Coronado in November!

He was the Founding Father of Romantic Comedy.

He was the King of Boy-Chases-Girl Cinema Thrills.

He was the Clock-Climbing Superstar from San Diego.

Come catch HAROLD! at CIFF.

Featuring his granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd, Hollywood legend Leonard Maltin, and a fully-restored Harold Lloyd masterpiece.

Reception on the Bay 6:00–7:30 PM

This year, we're doing something we've never done before. CIFF's beloved closing night reception moves to the stunning waterfront setting of the Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Marina — where the bay stretches out before you, the city skyline glitters across the water, and the open air makes every moment feel just a little more cinematic.

Join us for a gorgeous waterfront reception as the sun sets over San Diego Bay. Sip, mingle, and soak in the views — the kind of golden-hour moment that reminds you why we love gathering around great films and great company. With the downtown skyline reflecting off the water and the warm November air around you, it's the perfect prelude to one final night of cinema

Closing Night FILM 7:30

Callie and Minnie’s relationship is suddenly upended at the start of the summer before their senior year of high school. Left rudderless without her charismatic best friend, Minnie starts to form a complicated friendship with Callie’s mother.

OPENING NIGHT! Badge Holders Only

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 | FILM BEGINS 6:30

Specialty Cocktails by:

The true story of Sylvester Stallone's unshakable belief that he wasn't just meant to write Rocky — he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. After penning the script, Stallone gambled everything on himself, refusing offer after offer unless he could star in the lead role.