Pintxos (a variation of "tapas" served elsewhere in Spain) are a way of life in San Sebastián. Translated to "stick," simply order by pointing or telling the bartender what you'd like. You're charged based on number of sticks you have at checkout. Often, pintxos are eaten while standing at a high top or in the streets with a tinto or cerveza. Crowds flood the streets on Thursdays, specifically, as pintxos and drinks are discounted to about 2 euros each. Find your favorite!
Lander and Ross make it a point to stop here on every visit to San Sebastián. The outdoor terrace is perfect for long conversations and taking in the beauty of the region. The restaurant attached to the hotel is world-renowned for its three-Michelin star rated cuisine.
Explore San Sebastian's finest in the center. Meander from store to store just south of La Concha and very close to Old Town.
Credited with revitalizing Bilbao as a cultural center, the Guggenheim Bilbao is a must-do if you're passing through the city. Exhibitions rotate regularly. Situated along the river, be sure to spend just as much time outside the museum as you do inside!
In nearby Getaria, spend a few hours at the Cristóbal Balenciaga museum. Attached to Balenciaga's childhood home, the museum is perfectly situated in the middle of town. Make it a full morning or afternoon by dining at one of the nearby restaurants. Elkano was famously featured in one of Anthony Bourdain's final episodes of Parts Unknown.