-  A walking tour of the exciting history of Little Italy
-  Taste a combination of Italian flavors and unique bites from 4 restaurants that represent the area
-  Learn about the early fishing industry of San Diego
-  Meet some of the local Italians who’ve been a part of the revitalization of the area
-  Wine, sangria or local beer tasters

The Pizza, Pasta and Piazza tour is the perfect way to get to know the city’s best neighborhood for food and fun!  San Diego’s Italian quarter has grown in popularity for not just Italian fare, but also for the rich array of local restaurant hot-spots that have opened up in the last 10 years, or so.  In addition to the traditional pasta and pizza dishes, Little Italy offers up top chef cuisine, vegan breakfasts, juicy burgers, and lounges for dancing and fine cocktails.  Join our guides for tasty fun!

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. 

Join us for an exciting lineup of FREE entertainment both Saturday and Sunday with local events around town at Christmas Circle that includes a parade, live bands, plus art exhibits, kid's zone, food vendors, artisans, education, adult beer garden, free to enter car show and more. This is a family friendly festival that is fun for all ages.

Produced by the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce and Presented by the Under the Sun Foundation along with many wonderful sponsors.

Featured presenters from Mexico and the US illuminate our unique binational insights that resonate with fans through humor & intelligence and tackle timeless themes from social commentary to daily life–focused on bringing people together.

Experience the creative vision artistry, and humor of iconic cartoonists Jis y Trino. They created the characters El Santos, el Peyote Asesino, amongst others, always humor on the reality of society in contemporary Mexico. The Jis y Trino’s Big Cartoon Jam programs are presented in partnership with the Consulado General de México en San Diego.