Kathryn & David's Reception Weekend
Our Local Favorites
Best Breakfast: Harbor Breakfast
Neighborhood: Little Italy An adorable little diner with counter service and outdoor seating. The omelettes are *chefs kiss*.
Cutest Coffee Shop: Bonjour Patisserie
Neighborhood: Little Italy The kind of place you audibly have to saw “Awww!” when you enter. Fantastic croissants & pastries.
Best Free Activity: Hotel del Coronado
Neighborhood: Coronado Island A living legend for more than 130 years, The Del has played host to celebrities, royalty, U.S. Presidents, and beach-loving guests for generations. The property is open to the public for wandering around and people watching in a breathtaking setting. Be advised - although exploring is free, any meals or drinks will cost you a pretty penny.
Best Kid Activity: San Diego Zoo
Neighborhood: Balboa Park Ranked one of the top zoos in the world. Even for those non-zoo fans it’s worth checking out!
Kathryn’s Favorite Restaurant: Lala
Neighborhood: Little Italy A tiny spot that’s perfect for the girls. Their spicy Caesar is on Kathryn's death row meal.
David’s Favorite Restaurant: Isola Pizza Bar
Neighborhood: Little Italy Delicious wood-fired pizza at a reasonable price. Great happy hour!
Best Vikings Bar: Guava Beach Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Mission Beach Shockingly San Diego has several dedicated Vikings bars but Guava Beach is where it’s at. It’s crowded, they have a DJ, and a drink called the bionic beaver that everyone should try once in their lifetime. They do not take reservations and it fills up quickly so show up early if you want a spot on game day.
Best Tacos: Tacos El Gordo
Neighborhood: Gaslamp San Diego has hundreds of taco spots and almost all of them are divine. Tacos el Gordo holds a special place in our hearts due to the authentic experience and flavor. They have a security guard and it’s open until 2:00 am so you know the people watching is great.
Best Tourist Activity: City Cruises "Best of the Bay" Harbor Tour
This is one of our favorite activities in San Diego! Offers a great narrated tour of the bay, with close looks at Navy Ships, Harbor Seals, Coronado Island, and Point Loma. Plus they throw in some excellent nautical themed puns - if you can "fathom" that! They also offer whale watching which is a lengthy time commitment but worth every penny if you have the time!