Top San Diego Desserts & Sweets

With an abundance of restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy, it can sometimes be hard to differentiate between the tourist traps and the authentic local gems. Avoid the guesswork and get great local advice with this guided food tour. As well as having delicious tastings along the way—the tour is also a great way to learn about the architecture and history of the local area.

Make the most of limited time in San Diego by combining two experiences in one—a food–themed walking tour and a trip to Coronado Island. Led by a guide, discover local eateries and foodie hot spots you might miss otherwise—such as an award-winning taco shop and bites at a fish market. Conveniently, round-trip ferry transfers to Coronado Island are included, as well as all your food tastings along the way.

Just over an hour from San Diego, Julian sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet and offers a charming mountain escape, with a rich gold rush history, delicious apple pies, and stunning scenery. Take a stroll down Julian's historic Main Street on this self-guided audio tour as the echoes of mining pioneers mingle with the sweet smell of apple pies. You'll get a bird's-eye view of town from atop the cemetery hill as you hear stories about the lives of some of Julian's early residents. You'll also discover how this once bustling mining town transitioned to the charming mountain escape that it is today.

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.

San Diego is renowned for its tombstones and tacos, and this unique tour combines food and history for a well-rounded sightseeing experience. Get your fiesta started in San Diego on a food and walking tour through historic Old Town. Visit some of the district's finest Mexican restaurants to sample tasty dishes, tequila cocktails, and hear mariachi music. Get insider tips from your guide about authentic Mexican cuisine and other great places to visit on this fun tour.

Spend an evening gourmet wining and dining aboard the ‘Spirit of San Diego,’ enjoying top-notch food and drink while you soak up skyline views. During this San Diego dinner cruise, you sip a complimentary cocktail and enjoy live on-board entertainment as you cruise 25 miles of California’s coastline and gaze at the stars above.

Combine history with wine tasting on this guided walking tour around San Diego’s Little Italy. Discover the area’s history in a fun way, with stops at three locations to sample unique wines from California and Italy. Enjoy Italian food samples, such as pizza, calamari and meatballs, at two of the three locations.

Get to know the wide world of beer in San Diego's hip North Park neighborhood. You'll be guided by a local beer expert to learn about different styles of beer, how to properly pair foods and beer, what it takes to start a successful brewery, and the brewing process. We'll walk into about 3 or 4 craft breweries to taste local beers, have some snacks, and talk beer. This tour is open to anyone, beer nerds or not.

Experience the hidden gems of Southern California’s wine country with an exclusive four-stop journey through the rolling hills of San Diego County. From crisp, coastal breezes to sun-drenched inland valleys, you’ll enjoy curated tastings at lovely estates known for their award-winning varietals and stunning vineyard views.

One FREE coffee + pastry per guest! If you are a coffee lover and enjoy touring the local gems of a city, this café crawl will be your dream come true! Pacific Beach is a lively beach town that shows off San Diego’s special surf and skate culture. We have selected multiple local coffee shops around Pacific Beach that bring identity and stories through their craft. Indulge in quality coffee and spectacular ocean views for a true SoCal experience!