Top San Diego Food & Drink Classes

Explore some of the best eats in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego—and learn insider facts and stories about its sordid past—on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour. Join an expert guide who has the inside scoop on the district's hopping restaurant and bar scene. Sample delicious dishes at several eateries, sip drinks, and learn about the neighborhood's past as a notorious red-light district.

For a one-of-a-kind meal in San Diego you won't find any restaurant, join a local chef in her home for an Indian fusion cooking class. This private, hands-on culinary experience starts with a lesson in authentic Indian cooking techniques as you help prepare a 3-course menu using fresh ingredients. Connect with both Californian and Indian-American culture as you cook together, and then sit down to share the meal with your friendly host and instructor.

If you’re a foodie visiting San Diego and you’re looking for a shortcut to the city’s tastiest eats, then this is it. Head off on a guided food journey with commentary from your guide, and best of all—all tastings included. Potential dishes to try include fish tacos, melt burgers, specialty coffee, burritos, and more.

Go sightseeing on the waters of San Diego Bay during this cruise that provides a delicious seated brunch of seasonal dishes accompanied by unlimited Champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider. After enjoying a lavish plated brunch dish, stay at your private table or head outside to the open air for sunshine and sightseeing.

On this experience, relax in style aboard a luxury dinner cruise. Enjoy panoramic views from the boat's deck and take your time over a gourmet, 3-course meal, as you cruise past twinkling city lights that ring San Diego Bay. Listen to an entertaining DJ play music and enjoy an unforgettable evening, or celebrate a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion.

Delve into the rich flavors of Sicily with a hands-on seafood cooking class at Cucina Migrante. In this engaging 3-hour session, you’ll prepare two seasonal seafood dishes while learning about the cultural influences that define Sicilian coastal cuisine. Guided by a professional chef, discover how to select the freshest fish and gain insights into San Diego’s local seafood system. Enjoy a communal dining experience complete with an appetizer, dessert, and a welcome glass of wine, while sharing stories and laughter with fellow food enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your own beverages to complement the meal. What's included: All equipment for cooking Ingredients for the dishes Two seasonal seafood dishes Appetizer and dessert Welcome wine / beer Non-alcoholic beverages BYOB welcome Highlights Hands-on instruction from professional chef Learn to recognize fresh fish and hear about local fishermen Shared dining experience with a welcome wine and dessert

A social gathering awaits at this hands-on cooking class in San Diego, where participants collaborate with professional chefs to whip up authentic Italian-inspired dishes from scratch. Over three to three and a half hours, enjoy welcome appetizers, create two main dishes tailored to your group’s preferences, and savor a delightful signature dessert. With the added touch of a welcome drink in hand, the experience culminates in communal dining, allowing everyone to relish the culinary creations they helped craft together.

Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from a luxury yacht, and round out your morning bliss with bottomless mimosas and our brunch menu service includes breakfast favorites, vegetarian options, and so much more. Indoor seating. Listen to our live entertainment as the attentive crew constantly top off your glass. Shouldn’t weekends always be like this?

Craving some Mexican street food but feeling overwhelmed about where to start? San Diego’s proximity to Mexico makes it ideal for a day trip straight to the source in Tijuana. See a more authentic side to the city as you walk around and try dishes including fresh fruit with lime, delicious corn, and, of course, tacos. Afterwards, unwind with a beer or margarita at an authentic Mexican cantina.

Led by a local certified Tequila Specialist, this guided tasting offers a unique and educational experience. Guests will learn about San Diego's history and its connection to Tequila. They will sample three distinct, additive-free premium tequilas—a blanco, a reposado, and an añejo—each selected to showcase the rich diversity and craftsmanship of authentic tequila.

San Diego has a new culinary scene heating up on its East Side, where warehouses and factories are becoming the newest foodie hotspots. Your local guide is in tune with San Diego's underground culinary scene and will take you to 4-5 local eateries and bars as you taste your way through the area. Try the newest cocktails, sip on local brews, and savor the eclectic, global cuisine on offer.

If you already do brewery hopping why not do border hopping? Or better, why don’t you do both? Tijuana it's a perfect city to this activity. While you get a taste of the great craft beer on Tijuana you will get to see were the inspiration of this amazing beer is coming from.

An evening cooking class invites culinary enthusiasts to create authentic vegan Italian dishes from scratch. Collaborate with skilled chefs as you dive into a custom menu curated to fit your dietary preferences. Start with delicious vegan appetizers and chef bites, then work together to craft two seasonal main dishes before indulging in a signature dessert. Welcome drinks set the tone for a relaxed communal dining experience where you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor with fellow food lovers.

Get over the border to Mexico with this small group tour to Tijuana. Your guide will meet you in San Diego and help you cross the border to keep it hassle free. Then together you’ll hit up some coffee stops that only your guide knows. Keep costs down and make new friends with this economical small group choice, and learn all about Mexico’s coffee, too.

Your dumpling era starts with a mixing bowl and a stack of wrappers. At a casual San Diego brewery, you’ll combine ground pork, shrimp paste and fresh chives to create a savory filling, then learn how to fold and shape Chinese dumplings without stressing over perfect pleats. You’ll get hands-on practice with each step, making the process approachable even if you’ve never folded a dumpling before. While your dumplings cook, you’ll whip up a sweet-savory dipping sauce using soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Then you’ll work with the remaining pork-and-shrimp filling to create shumai-style dumplings, learning a second shape and technique. Once everything is cooked, enjoy your freshly made meal. It’s hands-on, social and just messy enough to be fun — especially when that first dumpling actually holds together.