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Things to do in Downtown San Diego

Updated September 7, 2023 Downtown is the heart and soul of San Diego, always bursting with activity, energy, and excitement. There are plenty of things to do in Downtown San Diego, and it’s easy to get immersed in a San Diego scavenger hunt with all the landscape of restaurants, bars, and nightlife activities that beckon you around every corner. Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! Here are my top recommendations for must-visit spots and things to do in Downtown San Diego. ...

By sodiegotours|2025-06-19T07:21:41-07:00January 29, 2025|Neighborhood, San Diego, Travel|Comments Off

Fun Fall Activities in San Diego

The weather may not have received the memo, but fall is here! While San Diego is known for its summer activities being so close to the water, America’s Finest City also has a slew of things to do to ring in autumn. All over the city, from Old Town San Diego to Balboa Park to the San Diego Zoo to SeaWorld San Diego to the San Diego Whaley House and everywhere in between, there are plenty of fall festival activities ...

By sodiegotours|2024-07-31T14:22:06-07:00October 15, 2022|Events, Holiday, Uncategorized|Comments Off

Best Haunted Houses to Visit in San Diego

‘Tis the season to be spooky! San Diego is ready for you with haunted houses, both historical and seasonal, to pack into your schedule. Whether it be ghostly, horror stories, ghost adventures, or letting out a good blood-curdling scream, there’s something for everyone. The Whaley House Museum Centrally located in Historic Old Town of San Diego, the world-famous Whaley House Museum is one of San Diego’s most iconic attractions. The San Diego Whaley House is also one of the most ...

By sodiegotours|2024-08-25T07:51:21-07:00October 15, 2022|Events, San Diego|Comments Off

Four Fab Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurants in San Diego

Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving Day is around the corner! If you’re not keen on waking up early on Thanksgiving morning and cooking all day this year, celebrate Thanksgiving San Diego style by letting some of the best restaurants cook for you! So you'll still get to enjoy your roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the decadent sides to your heart's content. The time to make Thanksgiving reservations at our fab four picks to do a San Diego Thanksgiving ...

By sodiegotours|2024-08-01T08:37:32-07:00October 15, 2022|Events, Food, Holiday, San Diego|Comments Off

The Best Taco & Tequila Tuesdays in San Diego

Tacos and Tequila are a staple of the San Diego lifestyle; hence why there is an entire day of the week dedicated to them at restaurants throughout the city. From restaurants in Gaslamp Quarter to various San Diego neighborhoods to delicious street taco vendors, Tequila Tuesday in San Diego is a gastronomic feast and a unique tequila experience with live entertainment and a festival atmosphere. Where can I get the best tacos and tequila in San Diego, you ask? Well, ...

By sodiegotours|2024-07-30T15:08:31-07:00September 30, 2022|Cuisines, Food, Restaurants, San Diego|Comments Off

Things To Do in Old Town San Diego

Birthplace of California A top attraction when exploring America’s Finest City is the beautiful, historic Old Town San Diego. Established in 1769, Old Town is considered the birthplace of California and the site of the first of twenty-one missions that made up The Mission Trail by Father Junipero Serra. It was here near the Presidio de San Diego that Fr. Serra held his first mass in California. The Presidio, a fort that sits on eighteen acres on the top of ...

By sodiegotours|2024-07-31T22:55:33-07:00August 21, 2022|Neighborhood, Restaurants, San Diego|Comments Off

Restaurants Now Open in San Diego: What You Need to Know | So Diego Tours

Photo Courtesy of Gaslamp.org Chugga-chugga Choo-choo! It’s the Change Train riding through and boy does it have news for you! San Diego was recently approved to move into its next phase of reopening—which means that restaurant dining rooms are now open to the public, provided they meet safety standards. With this exciting news, you may be wondering which restaurants are open and how you can enjoy dining out in San Diego while staying safe. Read this ...

By sodiegotours|2023-03-03T16:13:38-08:00July 1, 2020|Bars, COVID-19, Food, Little Italy, Restaurants, San Diego|Comments Off

Fun Things to Do in Quarantine in San Diego

Being quarantined in San Diego isn’t so bad. We’ve all seen better days when it was no big deal to lay out at the beach, picnic at the park, or work up a sweat as you charge up Cowels Mountain. Or how about grabbing a cold and refreshing cocktail with your friends at your neighborhood bar, or finding your Zen at your favorite yoga studio? All of these things never seemed like a luxury to me, and they aren’t, but ...

By sodiegotours|2023-03-02T13:16:20-08:00May 4, 2020|Outdoor Activities, San Diego|Comments Off

Best Escape Rooms in San Diego

There are only so many movies you can see, beaches you can bonfire at, and stores you can stroll around before that inevitable question plagues your friend’s group chat: “Ugh, what should we do?” Well, the hours of volleying “I don’t know” back and forth are finally over. Because we here at So Diego Tours have done countless San Diego tours to find the best of the best and have found the best escape for your boredom. Don’t get trapped ...

By sodiegotours|2024-08-01T10:10:31-07:00March 3, 2020|Events, San Diego|Comments Off

Fun Activities for St. Patrick’s Day in San Diego

Updated Feb 07, 2024 Céad Míle Fáilte—a hundred thousand welcomes—to a day in which all Irish and Non-Irish come together, hand in hand, and drive the snakes from their hearts and their town. That’s right, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, the only day of the year with a mistletoe equivalent, “Kiss me, I’m Irish.” St Patrick’s Day in San Diego includes the St Patrick’s Day parade, green beer and corned beef, live music, and an Irish festival. You’ll find shamrock decorations ...

By sodiegotours|2024-08-01T08:07:04-07:00March 3, 2020|Holiday, Outdoor Activities, San Diego|Comments Off