Best Places to Eat in Coronado

A quick drive across the picturesque Coronado Bridge or a 15-minute foot ferry ride from downtown San Diego will bring you to this island gem where you’ll find all types of fabulous restaurants to fit any budget or palate.  During the summer months, the island is bustling with tourists and locals all sharing in the splendor of this beautiful spot. Other times of the year, the island life slows down and you can stroll the streets, take a walk on ...

By |2024-08-01T09:55:19-07:00March 12, 2019|Food, Neighborhood, Restaurants|Comments Off on Best Places to Eat in Coronado

The Best Happy Hour Spots in La Jolla

Updated July 5, 2023   La Jolla is one of the most popular beach destinations in Southern California, surrounded on three sides by the ocean and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad; it boasts an abundance of natural beauty, outdoor activities and a plethora of shopping and dining choices.  The La Jolla Village area has high-end upscale restaurants and shops as well as some of the best local casual hangouts.  The La Jolla Shores area appeals to the ...

By |2024-07-31T12:03:01-07:00July 15, 2018|Bars, Food, Neighborhood|Comments Off on The Best Happy Hour Spots in La Jolla

Top 10 Restaurants in La Jolla Shores

La Jolla Shores is a picturesque area of La Jolla, located just to the north of La Jolla Village and a bit south of the beautiful Torrey Pines. With over a mile of prime sandy beach, a waterfront park complete with grassy fields, picnic tables, and a children’s playground, and all types of water activities, you can spend an entire day here relaxing and exploring.  As everyone knows, a day at the beach can really work up an appetite so ...

By |2023-02-05T18:47:21-08:00July 15, 2018|Food|Comments Off on Top 10 Restaurants in La Jolla Shores

Pacific Beach San Diego Brunch Spots

Book A Tour Pacific Beach or as the locals call it “PB” is best known for its beachside boardwalk where you’ll find the likes of surfers, skaters, fitness groupies out for a run or the crew on beach cruiser bikes and scooters.  Miles of sandy beaches connecting all the way to neighboring Mission Beach make for a picturesque background. Known as home to some of the trendiest bars in san diego as well as a beachside neighborhood containing restaurants that ...

By |2024-07-31T17:08:48-07:00June 28, 2018|brunch, Food, Neighborhood, Restaurants, San Diego|Comments Off on Pacific Beach San Diego Brunch Spots

Tips For Selecting Corporate Event Catering

You are a foodie and because of that you have been tasked with finding a catering service for your next event.  It sounds like so much fun to plan the menu for the party but where do you start? Hiring a catering company is a little different than cooking at home or enjoying a meal at a restaurant – it has its own lingo and understanding how the industry works will enable you to find the best vendor while staying ...

By |2023-03-07T12:15:26-08:00June 20, 2018|Cuisines, Events, Food|Comments Off on Tips For Selecting Corporate Event Catering

Flavors of the gaslamp

Updated April 26, 2023 A visit to San Diego would not be complete without a stop in the Gaslamp Quarter. This neighborhood is generally considered 4th, 5th & 6th Ave between Harbor and Broadway in downtown San Diego. The Gaslamp Quarter was originally called New Town in 1869 when it hosted the first port in San Diego. Many brothels and bars were established to cater to the sailors and merchants whose ships landed in the newly dug-out harbor. For a ...

By |2024-07-31T23:09:30-07:00January 18, 2018|Cuisines, Food, Neighborhood|Comments Off on Flavors of the gaslamp

Top 10: Seafood Spots in San Diego

If you’re anything like us, you love seafood and you just can’t get enough of it. San Diego today boasts a large variety of seafood options, paying homage to the early tuna industry that helped shape the city. In the early 1900s tuna was the largest industry in San Diego and brought fishermen from around the world to work for “ the tuna capital of the world.” The San Diego seafood scene also has a large Baja influence, and therefore, ...

By |2024-07-30T14:05:23-07:00January 15, 2018|Cuisines, Food, Restaurants, Travel|Comments Off on Top 10: Seafood Spots in San Diego

North Park Food and Events

As I drive to North Park from Downtown, I wind up Pershing Dr. with Balboa Park to my left, and the quaint homes of South Park to my right.  As I make my way up to 30th, I’m welcomed by beautiful craftsman homes and a contemporary complex, which houses San Diego-staple establishments like Underbelly, Influx and Modern Times Brewery.  Now, this is sooo San Diego.  The main cross streets of North Park are 30th and University, and the vibe here ...

By |2023-03-03T16:11:05-08:00January 12, 2018|Events, Food, Restaurants|Comments Off on North Park Food and Events

The Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego

Updated April 27, 2023 Looking for the best Italian in San Diego? When you think of the word Italy, many things come to mind.  You may think of Rome, gondolas, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Vatican, art, fine leather goods, shoes, or vacation. But, when you think of Italian, your mind may wander to a tastier place, one of pizza, pasta, marinara sauce, calamari, aged cheese, or gelato.  Italian cuisine has been a staple part of the American diet, ...

By |2024-08-01T07:10:19-07:00December 6, 2017|Cuisines, Food, Little Italy, Restaurants|Comments Off on The Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego

How To Plan Your Holiday Event With Ease

The Holiday Season is here, and we love getting in the spirit with our clients in helping them plan their corporate holiday events and friend and family gatherings.  While typical holiday parties are usually held at one venue, So Diego Tours focuses on providing unique parties that not only include delicious food and drink, but also include historic insight to San Diego on a tour to multiple locations, as well as interactive holiday-focused activities.   Here is a list of ...

By |2023-12-12T08:12:44-08:00November 15, 2017|Food, Holiday, Planning a Trip to San Diego, Travel|Comments Off on How To Plan Your Holiday Event With Ease
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