Cape Reggae – 2nd Annual Summer Kick-Off Pool Party at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa – Carlsbad, CA

Cape Reggae – 2nd Annual Summer Kick-Off Pool Party at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa – Carlsbad, CA
Join us! Kick off summer SoCal-style at the 2nd Annual Cape Reggae, a North County pool party celebrating sunshine, music, and coastal culture on the longest day of the year.
Set at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa, the event features live reggae, DJ sets, craft beverage tastings, and full access to the resort’s pool and jacuzzi.
General Admission ticket includes:
- Complimentary welcome bite
- Pool & jacuzzi access starting at 4pm (don’t forget your swimsuit & towel!)
- Beverage tastings from local breweries and other beverage companies
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Cape Reggae ✕ The Shine Project Foundation
We’re proud to partner with The Shine Project Foundation, a local Carlsbad-based nonprofit creating inclusive opportunities for children, teens, and young adults with special needs.
✨ A portion of proceeds from Cape Reggae will go toward supporting Shine’s mission to connect these incredible individuals and their families with enriching events and community experiences.
Let’s kick off summer while shining a little light where it’s needed most.
Learn more at theshineprojectfoundation.org
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Make It a Weekend:
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach is offering a special two-night stay package that includes accommodations on June 20 plus either the night before or after, along with two General Admission tickets to Cape Reggae. Visit www.caperey.com/offers for details and availability.
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Available for Purchase:
- Poolside grill appetizers and bites
- Dining at Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining Restaurant, located next to the pool/event area. Dinner reservations can be made here (recommended).
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4:00 PM — Doors Open + Pool Access, Drink Samples, & DJ
Slip into the pool or jacuzzi, soak in the sunset, and ease into the evening with chill grooves from The People’s Father. Enjoy a sampling of local craft beverages and other beverage companies.
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6:00 – 6:45 PM — Sierra Marin
Sierra Marin is a San Diego-based artist with Hawaiian roots, blending reggae, hip hop, and folk into a soulful, genre-crossing sound. Performing solo or with Roots Ascension, her music brings uplifting energy, catchy melodies, and a message of connection and healing.
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7:30-8:30 PM — Ginger Roots
Ginger Roots is a reggae band from Encinitas, California, founded in 2012 by frontman Chase Brokaw.
Blending solid roots drum and bass with catchy melodies, worldly lyrics, and a vibrant live energy, Ginger Roots continues to build momentum in the reggae scene.
They’ve opened for legends like Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, Julian Marley, Stephen Marley, Barrington Levy, and Don Carlos, performing for crowds as large as 20,000 in both full band and acoustic sets.
In the studio, Ginger Roots has recorded at Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong studio in Jamaica and worked with legendary bassist/producer Fully Fullwood at The Kitchen Studio, where their first two albums were made.
Their albums Don’t Stop the Groove and Vibe Maker are available now, with a third studio release currently in the works.
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Parking
Event parking: $10 (starting at 4:00 PM)
Complimentary parking for VIP ticket holders (validation required)
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Upgrade your General Admission Ticket for a VIP experience – see detailed inclusions and pricing under “Get Tickets”
- All Day Pool Access – enjoy the pool and sun starting at 11am
- Couples Night – the perfect date night
- Daybeds – the best way to lounge
- Cabana’s – the ultimate VIP experience for you and 3 friends!
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All Ages Welcome:
- 13 years old and up require a GA ticket
- 6-12 years old requires a kids ticket
- 5 years old and under are free

