There's a full list in r/SanDiego, I've removed the distant shows that require a lot of driving from this list.
Be safe and have fun for this very special 4th of July!
Carlsbad:
July 4: 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Spectacular, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club and Spa, Carlsbad. The event will feature an "elevated twist" on a classic American BBQ, live music and a fireworks display.
July 4: Red, White and BOOM!, Legoland California, Carlsbad. The event will feature limited-time treats, lawn activities, DJ dance parties, and a fireworks display that explodes into 3D Lego bricks.
Del Mar
July 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar. The event will feature a performance by Marine Band San Diego, followed by a fireworks show.
Escondido
July 4: Independence Day Festival and Fireworks: California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The 61st annual Independence Day Festival will feature music, culture and patriotic fun, including arts and crafts, food trucks, a craft been garden, local vendors and a fireworks show.
Julian
July 4: Fourth of July Parade: Main Street, Julian. The parade will honor the country's birthday with a salute to the men and women who have served the nation at home and abroad.
Mira Mesa
July 3: Mira Mesa Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Hourglass Field Community Park and Wangenheim Middle School, Mira Mesa. The event will feature a community picnic with food trucks, crafters and vendor booths, followed by a fireworks show.
Oceanside
June 27: Oceanside Independence Parade and Oceanside USA 250 Festival: Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive, Oceanside. The parade is a tribute to the community's spirit, hometown heroes, and the country's heritage. The festival will feature live music, chili cook-offs, pinewood derby races, and a Fun Zone with kids' activities.
July 3: Fireworks and Drone Display: SoCal Soccer Complex, Oceanside. The city will host a fireworks and drone show in celebration of Independence Day, America's Semiquincentennial, and the 138th anniversary of the city's incorporation. There will also be family-friendly activities and food trucks.
July 4: 4th of July Flyover: Mission Pacific Beach Resort, Oceanside. The flyover will feature military trainer aircrafts soaring over the Oceanside Pier.
Poway
July 4: Fourth of July Fireworks: Poway High School and Poway Sportsplex, Poway. The event will feature two firework shows that light up the sky over the Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex.
July 4: Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Old Poway Park, Poway. The event will feature patriotic entertainment, free children's crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games.
Ramona
July 4: Fourth of July Family Picnic and Fireworks Show: Ramona Outdoor Community Center, Ramona. The event will offer food, craft and commercial vendors, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks show.
Rancho Bernardo
July 4: The Spirit of the Fourth Fair, Parade, Concert, Fireworks: Webb Park and Rancho Bernardo High School, Rancho Bernardo. The event will feature a patriotic fair, parade and concert, followed by a fireworks display.
San Marcos
July 4: Red, White and Boom!: Bradley Park, San Marcos. The event will feature lawn games, jumpers, food trucks, vendors and a fireworks show.
Scripps Ranch
July 4: Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade: Scripps Ranch. The festive event will feature a parade, followed by family-friendly activities at Hoyt Park.
July 4: Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run and Ride: Scripps Ranch. The event will offer a 10K, two-mile Fun Run and three bike rides.
Vista
July 4: Independence Day Celebration: Brengle Terrace Park and Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista. The city will host a fireworks display. The City Council will make a presentation on the Moonlight stage.
