Holiday Fun for Couples in San Diego
From festive pop-up bars to classic holiday light shows, plus an amazing array of new restaurants, San Diego is a great place for couples of all ages to spend a long holiday weekend. Check out the awesome options below and put together your own ideal itinerary.
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Festive Pop-up Bars & Events
Holiday date-night vibes also abound at the many pop-up cocktail bars and events around San Diego. There are typically dozens of these fun, inventive happenings in neighborhoods from North Park to La Jolla to Coronado and beyond.
Buon Natale
Wander any of the lively blocks in Downtown's vibrant Little Italy neighborhood and you're bound to find a table for two with festive decor and holiday cheer. It's a perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner or savor creative holiday cocktails.
Dining with View
For a classic San Diego dining experience that's perfect for couples at the holidays, check out George's at the Cove, which affords stunning views of the Pacific as well as the glittering village of La Jolla in all its seasonal finery.
Give the Gift of Michelin Dining
And for a truly rare and memorable dining experience, reserve a table for two at Addison by William Bradley, the acclaimed Michelin three-star restaurant at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The elegant hotel goes all-out for the holidays, and you can stroll the grounds enjoying the festive fun after savoring Chef Bradley’s amazing creations.
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Couples visiting San Diego at the holidays will love San Diego’s typically mild winter weather — and where better to enjoy it than at a hotel with an adults-only swimming pool?
Kona Kai Club
San Diego has numerous beautiful stays with pools for the grown-ups. Try the Kona Kai Club on Shelter Island along beautiful San Diego Bay, with an inviting pool as well as great places nearby to stroll, paddle, sail or just enjoy the Christmas lights adorning the island and the San Diego skyline beyond.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Or check out the inland idyll of the Rancho Bernardo Inn, a sprawling resort with a secluded vibe and acres of beautiful gardens. The inn features a spa pool for the 18+ set as well as a renowned golf course, intimate dining and more, making it a perfect couples getaway that’s decorated like a country estate for the holiday season.
Lafayette Hotel & Club
And for a very different experience, explore the Lafayette Hotel & Club in North Park, named New Hotel of the Year by Esquire Magazine. This classic onetime getaway for Hollywood stars has been re-envisioned with hip vibes and fetchingly over-the-top decor that turns even more festive at the holidays, with copious lights, a Santa sleigh that’s perfect for selfies, and much more. Couples will love the multiple dining and bar options, as well as the chance to bowl a few frames at the hotel’s own bowling alley.
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San Diego is Full of Festive Fun
Grab a pair of tickets to a San Diego holiday concert, festival or food-and-wine celebration, and you’re off on a memorable SoCal winter adventure. From special holiday happenings at San Diego's world-class attractions to the season’s top arts-and-culture events, you can find it all here.
Signature Outdoor Holiday Happenings
San Diego is a perfect place to be outdoors all year long, which means you can enjoy such signature local experiences as a show at the stunning Rady Shell at Jacobs Park or a couples’ skate on the seaside rink at the Hotel del Coronado. Explore all the outdoor holiday fun here.
Celebrate the New Year
And as a lead-up to that epic midnight New Year’s kiss, plan out an awesome New Year’s Eve in San Diego. The wealth of great options include taking an end-of-the-year sail aboard a luxury yacht, exploring the nightlife of San Diego’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter or partaking of a sizzling hotel party. Check out the possibilities at here.