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Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

1. Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

The tour sets off from the heart of downtown Carlsbad Village, where your 3-hour culinary adventure begins. Navigate the picturesque streets of the village with your local guide and discover its diverse history, architecture and culture. Stroll down some of the most famous streets in Carlsbad, home to a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants, and iconic landmarks, uniquely mixed with shops, art galleries and vibrant street murals. Along the way, stop at 8 different eateries, popular with the locals, and taste the flavors of Carlsbad. The food samplings on this tour are sure to stimulate your salivary glands, and satisfy your appetite for a lunch that is chock-full of variety. Each tasting is served from a locally-owned specialty food store, and ethnic or locavore-style eateries. Some of the stops on the tour include one of Carlsbad’s most romantic restaurants and a dessert haven with recipes passed down through generations. There’s also time to delight your taste buds with a sampling of California’s award-winning wines at one of the village’s urban wineries.

San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

2. San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Indulge in a delicious food and wine-tasting experience and enjoy a relaxing afternoon as you stroll through the streets of San Diego's Little Italy. Join an insightful tour and learn about wine styles and pairing tips by visiting some of the most popular restaurants in the area. Meet your guide at your first venue and dive right into your gastronomical journey. Visit three establishments to sample a variety of wines from California, Italy, and other parts of the world. Meet local wine enthusiasts who will share with you small-production wines and Italian favorites. Enjoy traditional Italian food along the way, with pairings including regional cheeses and pasta. As you walk from stop to stop, take in the many boutiques, historic buildings, and luxury high-rises of this chic San Diego neighborhood.

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

3. Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Discover San Diego on a private guided electric bike tour from Solana Beach to Torrey Pines or up the North Coast. Enjoy scenic views of nature, and make stops at viewpoints and landmarks along the way. Start your tour at the activity base to meet your guide. Get comfortable on your high-powered e-bike featuring five levels of pedal assist. Choose between a tour of the North Coast or ride south to Torrey Pines. Ride to Torrey Pines You'll start the tour by heading past Del Mar Dog Beach, as you ride across the bridge over the Del Mar river mouth and lagoon. Take your first stop at Powerhouse Park and Beach. Spend some time enjoying the ocean air and beach scenery before heading into downtown Del Mar, including stopping by the main plaza. Next, ride to the famous Del Mar race track and learn about its history and usage from your guide. Continue to a scenic looking-point on 4th Street to admire the unbeatable views of the ocean. Finally, head to Torrey Pines State Beach and take a break to explore by foot and take in the picturesque beach vistas. From there you'll ride back to Solana Beach, with a final detour to see the Del Mar lagoon. North Coast Ride Take an oceanside route with stops to explore by foot, including the Harbaugh Seaside Trails, Cardiff, Swami's Beach, and downtown Encinitas. Begin by riding to Harbaugh Seaside Trails, where you'll stop for a quick hike to reach a viewing point overlooking the bluff of the Seaside Reef surf spot. Next, ride through the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail before stopping in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to admire the town's beach views. Then, travel to Encinitas and stop at Swami's Beach to explore the area, including the famous palm tree alley. In Encinitas, you'll make stops at picturesque boat houses, take a route through the downtown area, and wander along Moonlight Beach. From there, ride back to Solana Beach while taking in the ocean views.

San Diego: Gaslamp/Little Italy Walking Tour

4. San Diego: Gaslamp/Little Italy Walking Tour

Learn about one of San Diego's oldest neighborhoods, and visit its artisan market. Later, enjoy the Harbor Dockside Market and purchase fresh seafood direct from local fishermen. Then onto the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market to enjoy everything from coffee and gelato to pizza. The tour starts with a brief discussion of California and San Diego's history and its early pioneers, with the main focus on 5th avenue and its beautifully restored Victorian buildings. See the Gaslamp Quarter at the best possible time with traffic blocked off for the market. Next comes Seaport Village and the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market on the fishing pier. After passing the USS Midway Museum and the Maritime Museum, we enter the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market, also then open only to pedestrians. Finish in Little Italy at12:30, perfect timing for lunch there!

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Our guide Raul was very informative and friendly and helped to make this experience so enjoyable; I would definitely recommend doing this as it is well worth the money and you get to sample many different delicious wines and food of this community.

My husband and I were visiting San Diego for a wedding and decided to do the food tour in Carlsbad and it was our favorite thing we did the whole week! The food was great and our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable!! I highly recommend!

The tour was fantastic! David was able to incorporate fascinating history and amazing food tastings! Would definitely recommend to friends!

Super great host and knowledgeable. Definitely an experience to remember

Great tour guide, made the tour interesting and fun.