San Diego has great weather, fabulous activities on land and sea, and a mix of artistic, cultural and culinary adventures
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The sunny shores and urban vibrancy of San Diego tempt travellers with great weather, fabulous activities on land and sea, and a bustling mix of artistic, cultural and culinary adventures.
Friday
12 PM – Lunch
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at Casa Guadalajara in Old Town San Diego. This colourful restaurant institution specializes in creative top shelf margaritas served alongside plates of homemade tortillas covered or stuffed with carne asada, wild caught shrimp, grilled vegetables and more.
1 PM – Explore Old Town San Diego
2 PM – Balboa Park
7 PM – Little Italy
San Diego is city of 100 neighbourhoods, and on a Friday night, Little Italy is the place to be. Once home to San Diego’s tuna fishing industry where generations of Italian families made their living on the sea, Little Italy is now a dense neighborhood bustling with cafés, restaurants, urban wineries, and the festive Piazza della Famiglia. Restaurants featuring cuisines of both Southern and Northern Italy line India Street, including the classic Filippi’s Pizza Grotto.
Saturday
9 AM – Breakfast at Dodo Bird Donuts
11 AM – Sea Kayaking to La Jolla Caves
1:30 PM – Lunch with a view
Enjoy an al fresco lunch underneath a bright patio umbrella on the outdoor terrace of The Kitchen at MCASD. With one of the best ocean views in La Jolla, The Kitchen offers a farm-to-table menu including artichoke flatbread, avocado bowl with barley, and artfully prepared sandwiches. The food pairs well with a glass of California Chardonnay or locally brewed craft ale.
2:30 PM – Get cultured
4 PM – La Jolla stroll
5:30 PM – Dinner at Paradisaea
7:30 PM – Performance at The Conrad
Sunday
10 AM – Brunch by the Bay
After renting electric bikes for a 19-kilometre morning ride along the flat and scenic Mission Bay Bike Path loop, enjoy a well-earned Champagne brunch on the large outdoor patio of Oceana Coastal Kitchen at the Catamaran Resort Hotel. The brunch includes favourites such as brioche french toast, kalua pork benedicts and crispy crab cake salads, as well as cold buffet options like nigiri sushi, smoked salmon, charcuterie, fruit and freshly baked pastries.
12 PM – Whale watching