San Diego Adventure: 9 Days of Food and Fun

Seth Low

5 Oct 2023

Embark on a culinary and cultural journey through San Diego with this exciting 9-day itinerary. Explore wineries, indulge in delicious meals, and discover the city's hidden gems.

Trip to San Diego

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$166

$ 10

Veranda melds the classic and unexpected with a breathtaking golf course view. Our fresh & seasonal menus feature Mediterranean cuisine with a SoCal twist.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Long-standing winemaking complex in landscaped gardens with a tasting area, restaurants & art shows.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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URGE Gastropub is the American reinterpretation of the traditional English pub. Great wines & great upscale pub foods are accompanied with an eclectic & extensive beer list that changes daily. Our philosophy is to cook pub classics using the best local hand-reared products when possible.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

15 - 22 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2

$210

$ 10

Home of the original XL NY Slice. Since 1956, Sbarro has been serving the XL NY Slice. Starting with made-daily hand stretched dough, San Marzano style sauce and topped with 100% Whole Milk Mozzarella cheese.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

6 - 8 min

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Small winery in rolling countryside producing French & Italian varietals, with tastings & tours.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

8 - 12 min

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Home of outrageously delicious burgers with the always Bottomless Steak Fries .

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3

$178

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

5 - 8 min

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Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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George’s at the Cove is for people who believe in enjoying the San Diego lifestyle to its fullest. That includes a great meal.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4

$186

$ 5

Located in the center of Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego, Casa de Reyes is more than just a restaurant; it is an authentic Mexican experience for all the senses. Enjoy the homemade Mexican cuisine and frosty margaritas, while relaxing in the courtyard surrounded by a lush garden.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

4 - 5 min

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Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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CUCINA urbana is a California inspired Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop located in the heart of San Diego in Banker's Hill.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

$180

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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Colorful community with Spanish-style buildings & studios with works by local artists, plus classes.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Located in the House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm in the center of San Diego's Balboa Park.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

Day 6

$142

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Piatti is nestled in the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood with an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant features an exhibition kitchen, full service bar and two tree-covered patios – perfect for a private event or al fresco dining.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7

$220

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

14 - 21 min

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

5 - 6 min

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Eat Well. No Compromises. Real food is born of goodness. It's good to source fresh ingredients locally, sustainably, and ethically. It's good to create chef-crafted meals that are as nutritious and delicious as they are wholesome. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, or a straight-up ca...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8

$184

$ 10