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San Diego is a foodie favorite — with amazing craft beer and fine local wines, too

San Diego's secret is out: San Diego has an amazing food scene! This beautiful beach town is also a dining paradise, and when it comes to news on the latest local restaurants and culinary honors, foodies worldwide are eating it up. As just a sampler plate of accolades: Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards has named San Diego the No. 10 food destination in the United States, while Food & Wine Magazine likewise picked San Diego among the nation's Top 10 cities for dining. And Thrillist Travel has called San Diego one of the Best New Foodie Cities in America.

Prestigious global awards have followed suit: San Diego now boasts five restaurants that have been awarded Michelin stars, the most coveted dining honor worldwide. And numerous other local restaurants also have achieved Michelin’s Bib Gourmand distinction for great food at a good value.

But beyond the accolades, San Diego simply offers an amazing range of great dining and places to enjoy it — from fabled neighborhood taco favorites to great food with a waterfront view to creative outdoor and beachside cuisine to hot new dining finds. And to top it off, San Diego is one of the top craft-brew destinations in the nation, and boasts a thriving local wine region. The San Diego food scene is quite unique, filled with local businesses and different vibes and flavors.

Explore the links below to discover San Diego food and drink — and where to do it — after a day of lounging by the sea or enjoying a fun-packed afternoon exploring everything San Diego has to offer.

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Join us for a delicious tour of San Diego's foodie scene that will tantalize the taste buds, feed your curiosity, and have you craving more at every turn.

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Wine Tasting in San Diego

Locally-made Boutique Wines

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Liberty Public Market - Point Loma

Open daily, this public market offer great food, craft beer and wine and arts and crafts from around the region. 

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Behind the Scenes at San Diego Breweries

National and international award-winning beers

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Epicurean Adventures in Little Italy

San Diego’s culinary epicenter is home to celebrity chefs and high-design eateries along with old-world treasures and traditions.

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Sip, Savor and Sea - La Jolla Food Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

Get to know La Jolla with a local guide as you are led to a total of 5 local stops for food and drinks tastings, an art gallery, and dessert.  La Jolla is known as one of the most pristine neighborhoods in San Diego, and you wouldn't want to miss out on some of the lesser known sights and fascinating stories of this area.  On our tour, your guide will lead you to 3 locally owned restaurants for food and drink samples.  Taste hand made pasta, authentic margaritas and tacos, and Greek flavors as you hear about the very beginnings of the afluent neighborhood.  Learn about how and why La Jolla became known for its arts and science culture, and what continues to make it one of the world's most innovative destinations for bio science research. 

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Baja Pennisula Grand Adventure Tour

Feb 7 - Feb 14, 2025

Explore the stunning landscapes of Baja California with our 8-day adventure, featuring top beaches, bustling cities, historic missions, and incredible wildlife. As the only American company fully licensed to operate this Baja California tour, Five Star Tours offers expert guidance with bilingual-speaking guides for an immersive experience. Book now to discover the best of Baja California’s secluded beauty with unmatched expertise and comfort!

Starting at $ 2800 USD per person based on double accommodation
Length: 8 Days

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2025 IRISH 4 A DAY - St. Patrick's Day Party Hop!

Mar 14, 2025

Visit San Diego, California this St. Patrick's Day weekend and join the Gaslamp Quarter in turning "IRISH 4 A DAY"!

San Diego's beloved St. Paddy's Day Party Hop, IRISH 4 A DAY, is back greener and grander with 2 days of shenanigans. Gaslamp's top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.

Come get jolly in green gear, sip on green beer and say "slainte!" to non-stop cheer with mates you hold dear! 

Presale tickets start at only $35 (while stocks last). Advance purchase recommended as the event sells out annually. 

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Vonda Shepard

Feb 25, 2025

Ticket Price: $25 adv/$28 DOS / $44 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

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Wine Tasting in San Diego

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Liberty Public Market - Point Loma

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Behind the Scenes at San Diego Breweries

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Epicurean Adventures in Little Italy

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Sip, Savor and Sea - La Jolla Food Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing
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Baja Pennisula Grand Adventure Tour

Feb 7 - Feb 14, 2025
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2025 IRISH 4 A DAY - St. Patrick's Day Party Hop!

Mar 14, 2025
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Vonda Shepard

Feb 25, 2025
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San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
Valid: Jan 9 - ongoing

Call 858.551.5115 and get $10 off your booking. Or booking online and enter promo code: 24SDTA5 Join us on the Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure  for award-winning wine tastings and wine...

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San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
Valid: Oct 8, 2024 - ongoing

Looking for the perfect gift that will leave a lasting impression? Elevate the gifting experience with our Winery Tour Gift Cards – the passport to a grape-infused adventure that promises to...

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Valid: Sep 9, 2024 - ongoing

Receive 1/2 off drinks with your San Diego Convention Center Badge!  Monday-Friday 3PM-5PM

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