Rachel & Kyle
Things To Do in San Diego
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
This is where everything will be centered around for the wedding weekend. We hope that you reserve a room here or nearby so that you can participate and hang out as much as possible.
Darlington House
This is our Venue! Enjoy this historical house and celebrate our special day with us!
The Shack Bar & Grill
After the reception, we're heading the this cool tiki bar a couple blocks from the ocean. We hope you can join us.
Mission Beach Women's Club Cottage
If you're not too hung over from last night's party, join us just down the beach from The Catamaran Resort for coffee and breakfast. We'll be hanging out here in the late morning and early afternoon, so join us when you can.
Polite Provisions
This is the bar that Rachel and Kyle first met. We love the fun Prohibition pharmacy and soda fountain vibe and the amazing drinks. Grab a bite from Fortunate Son or head to Ans Drycleaning for some ice cream after. Or keep the night going and walk down 30th St and hit the bars in North Park.
Pappalecco
Right on the edge of Little Italy. Our 2nd date was at the Adam's Avenue location, but we like their pizza and gelato. There's tons of great options here, especially along the Piazza down the street where you can chill with a beer or coffee and people watch.
Stella Jean's Ice Cream Pacific Beach
This is our favorite ice cream spot and Rachel is a bit of a fan girl for the owners so they just opened this location near the Catamaran Resort and the welcome party just for her!
The Grass Skirt
This is a super fun speakeasy in Pacific Beach a short walk from the Catamaran Resort. Try and make a reservation, but if there's a wait, go chill on the beach or at the Pacific Beach Alehouse rooftop bar.
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
Its an awesome counter service fresh caught fish counter in PB, and is pretty close to our hotel. We love coming here for fresh fish and have definitely been caught in the raid a few times. We also like El Pascador Fish Market in La Jolla near our venue.
Morning Glory
Our favorite brunch spot in town and right in the heart of Little Italy. Check it out on Saturday morning and walk around the Little Italy Farmer's Market while you wait. The wait is usually 2-3 hours and they don't take reservations. But it's worth it. Get here early and wander Little Italy and Waterfront Park or just relax in the Piazza with an Iced Mexican Latte from Frost Me Cafe while you wait.
Young Blood
This is an amazing art deco speakeasy inside Neighborhood which is an excellent diner with awesome burgers. Make a reservation (parties of 2-4 allowed) no later than February but for $55, you are assigned a personal bartender, a glass of champagne, and they serve a 3 course custom drinks to your taste. It's just a few blocks away from the Gaslamp District and 5th Ave.
Gelati & Peccati
Take a walk through North Park and get a couple of slices of Roman style Pizza and our favorite Gelato.
Pop Pie Co. University Heights
Our favorite Ice Cream in town. It's also home to their sister restaurant, Pop Pie Co, which has great miniature pot pies and hand pies of various types. Rachel is a bit of a fan girl over their Instagram account because they're also foodies who will travel for a good bite to eat. Wander around University heights, hang out at Park & Rec for a drink, or drinks on the rooftop at Kairoa Brewing, or grab our favorite Thai food from Bahn Thai.
The Balboa
The Balboa has the best burgers in San Diego and the best we've ever had. Stick with the Original and you won't be disappointed. It's a bit of a dive, but worth it. Go for a walk in Balboa Park along 6th Ave and head north to Hillcrest for more bars and cafes.
Old Town
Old Town definitely isn't overrated and there are tons of fun mexican restaurants with live music and giant margaritas. Casa de Reyes is right in the heart of Old Town and we like to hit all the little shops around it while we wait. You also can't go wrong with Fred's or Cafe Coyote along the main street.
Point Loma Seafoods
One of the most famous fresh seafood spots in San Diego and it's hard to beat fresh fish right from the Marina.
Brockton Villa Restaurant
We ate here during a staycation in La Jolla. Get the French toast.
San Diego Zoo
No brainer. It's world famous for a reason. Don't try and see everything in 1 day. If you need tickets, one of the local guests might be able to help out with discounted tickets. So, make friends at the cocktail party on Friday night or at the reception if you want go the morning before the wedding or on Sunday.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
It's just a short drive from OB and worth the walk.
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market (Sunday Only)
A great way to shake off your reception hangover in La Jolla before brunch. Make sure to get the Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa from Masala Cottage even if you're coming to brunch.
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market (saturday Only)
Kill some time while waiting for a reservation at Morning Glory on Saturday morning. If you're not waiting for Morning Glory, then make sure to get the Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa from Masala Cottage.
Raymundo's Taco Shop
One of many taco shops just like it. Grab a blanket, a mexican coke, a burrito (Carne Asada or California Burrito are standard), and go eat it on the beach.
El Charro Mexican Food
One of many taco shops just like it. Grab a blanket, a mexican coke, a burrito (Carne Asada or California Burrito are standard), and go eat it on the beach.
Rocky's Crown Pub
Solid burgers worth the walk from the Catamaran Resort. It's always ranked in the top 5 burgers in San Diego. We prefer The Balboa, but this is only a 20 minute walk along Mission Bay for a great burger and cold craft beers in San Diego. You can't beat that.