Foodie families and travelers know there’s no better way to explore a new city than by letting your taste buds be your guide. Eat your way through San Diego’s culinary scene with your teens, adult children and a few like-minded travelers on your next visit with these family-friendly tours.
With a few options to choose from, Bite San Diego offers walking tours through the city’s most popular neighborhoods. Taste local cuisine with tours through Coronado, North Park San Diego, La Jolla, Encinitas’ restaurants, Liberty Station and Downtown San Diego.
With a wide variety of dining options and scenes to settle into to, there’s bound to be something to entice even the pickiest eateries in your crew. For something more exclusive, Bite San Diego is available for private tours, and a great way to celebrate or commemorate your trip to the City by the Bay.
For the Eastern-inspired palates in your group, Wild Foodie Tours boasts a San Diego Dim Sum Tour filled with traditional Asian delights sure to impress any Asian-fusion eater. For another authentically inspired food tour, San Diego International Food Tour
offers an eclectic lineup of Mexican, Filipino and Chinese dishes.
Dim Sum. Photo: Nuvisage | Dreamstime.com
Take a bite out of San Diego’s diverse dining scene with either of the all-inclusive tour options, each boasting opportunities for some shopping at nearby boutiques, culture and education stops along the way and some expert information on the region’s fun local history. This is better suited to the less picky eaters in your group as it offers a wide selection of international delights.
With a variety of tours, including Brothels, Bites & Booze, Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones and Vino! Vino! Little Italy! Wine Tour!, So Diego has a little something for everyone. Maybe more for the older kids (21 and up) and adults in your crew, each tours offers a twist on San Diego’s dark side. Enjoy some great food and cocktails with the favorite tours available, or build your own based on your group’s specific interests.
Create a custom tour and celebrate a special occasion, family reunion or just make the most of your family vacation. Either way, dining out in San Diego is a great way to build memories with the family. Let your growling stomachs be your guide and get the lay of the land from a local foodie perspective.
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