Restaurant owner Jacquee Renna Downing has been a familiar name in Southern California dining for years as owner of La Quinta Cliffhouse and Pacifica Seafood in the Coachella Valley. She also previously owned Pacifica Del Mar with her late husband, Kipp Downing. Downing is a Carlsbad native and says she and her husband strived to return to San Diego before he passed away.

“We wanted to bring our roots back to San Diego,” she adds, noting that, while she loved her time in the desert, there’s just no place like home. Plus, her daughter may want the keys to the kingdom one day—or so Downing hopes. “We needed to get ourselves a foothold before she’s ready to take over the restaurants,” she laughs. “We just believe that it’s the place for us.”

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The team she assembled for both concepts brings decades of experience: Executive chef Mike Moritz (Mille Fleurs, Mister A’s) helms Communion and chef Jon Hawkins (Common Theory, George’s at the Cove) leads Paradis. There’s overlap between the two as well, with Aly Lyng (George’s at the Cove) assuming the pastry chef position alongside lead bartender Eliza Woodman (Camino Riviera) and bar consultant Marina Ferreira (Botanica). 

Paradis

Paradis is the building’s daytime café, offering coffee, pastries, and small bites through the afternoon, when it transforms into a European-style pintxo bar. Pintxo (pronounced pin-cho) is a type of small snack popular in the Basque region of Spain, meant to be casually enjoyed in a group. The indoor and outdoor space, designed by local group Design Perspectives, covers 1,500 square feet with seating for 50 guests. 

Downing says she hopes to create a European sidewalk café vibe, where people can work, relax, or meet up with friends. At night, she adds, “we’re going to bring in some DJs that are really good to spin vinyl, so the vibe will change in the evening time.”

Breakfast and brunch items at Paradis include stracciatella toast with persimmon spread and mixed nut chutney over walnut raisin sourdough; egg bites with Calabrian chili, Gruyere cheese, and chorizo; and Lyng’s baked goods, like a tangerine croissant; plus plenty of drinks from the coffee bar, such as a corn milk and blueberry matcha latte. The afternoon menu leans small and shareable, with items like ricotta and caviar with Asian pear and pistachios or chorizo-fried portabella hush puppies with confit garlic butter and pickled shimeji mushrooms. All menus will include vegetarian and vegan options, as well. 

Communion

Above Paradis sits Communion. Downing says she hopes people feel as though they’re up in the clouds—relaxed and happy, yet awed. The building’s corner location allows for a nearly 360-degree panorama of San Diego, which pushed her and the design team to keep the interior décor slightly more subtle to not take away from the vistas. “Yes, it is gorgeous inside, but it’s the view… The view is stunning,” Downing adds. 

The 2,500-square-foot space seats 120 and is anchored by an Impressionist-inspired mural by local artists Katya Beatty and David Gil. A fabric installation along the ceiling creates a sense of movement, Downing says. A preserved butterfly installation adds a final touch. Cathedral-shaped shelving cutouts and other décor choices reflect the “communion” name.  

Communion’s menu features many fish-heavy dishes, like a local bluefin toro with ají amarillo leche de tigre, finger lime, radish, and jalapeño pepper; ahi poke on a crispy rice cake with ponzu sauce, serrano peppers, and caviar; a roasted fish bone marrow made from the discarded ahi bones and served with garlic herb butter and fresh sourdough; and a locally caught yellowtail crudo with confit garlic, crispy leeks, cherry tomato, and basil. One vegan highlight is a beet “filet,” a braised and grilled beet with a vegan bordelaise sauce, harissa carrots, and cauliflower. 

Downing calls the cocktail program a “super key element” to the Communion experience—it’s specifically designed to pair with chef Moritz’s menu. “One bite creates the desire for a sip, but one sip creates a desire for a bite,” she says. 

She tapped her wide network of wine contacts to build a globally sourced list that that will change depending on seasonality. The main criteria? “What tastes good,” Downing says. “I’ve personally walked in a lot of these vineyards across the world, and we’re bringing in those things where hopefully our servers can tell the story to the guest of why this food is important to us, why the wine is chosen for the wine list, and why this cocktail is going to go perfectly with what they chose to eat.”

Paradis is now open. Communion will open on November 21. Hours of operation at Communion will be 4 to 10 p.m. daily. Paradis is open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and 2 to 8 p.m. for pintxos.

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Chocolate chip cookies date back to the Old Testament. It was around 2 p.m. one day in the Garden of Eden, and Eve was like, “I could use a little treat right now. Not fruit.” And Adam was like, “No, yeah, no, for sure.” And so God said, “LET THERE BE COOKIES. SWEET BUT NOT TOO SWEET,” then baked up the first batch of choco chippies the world had ever seen. Truly, they are a creation from on high. A gift from the divine.

You know when you taste it—there is sorcery to a proper CCC. A feeling that moves in your marrow like a song from your ancestors, whispering more.

So, I’ve been on the hunt for the most extraordinary, transcendent, life-affirming CCC snuggled in San Diego’s pastry cases, and I believe I’ve found it—in a grocery store of all places, for the bargain price of $3.75. This is THE COOKIE at Lazy Acres.

Belgian chocolate, walnuts, sea salt. Perfection. The texture: creamy, crunchy, chewy. Everything you want in a little sweet treat. Grab napkins; it’s a gooey chocolate mess. Part of the allure here is that THE COOKIE is served warm. I never even make it to my car before I start eating. You can find me standing just inside the entrance of the store with a happy gleam in my eye, smiling like a baby, face and fingers covered in chocolate. There is really no dignified way to eat this cookie. It breaks all rules of royal etiquette. And it’s worth it.

Now, purists may argue that nuts don’t belong in a CCC, but they are wrong. When done well, nuts in CCCs are like truffles on pasta: a luscious addition.

So, next time you find yourself hungry for a little treat in Mission Hills or Encinitas, find your way to the Lazy Acres bakery. But fair warning: If I see a THE COOKIE sleeve on the front seat of your car, I’m breaking the window to get it. I want that cookie. It’s the best in town (so far).

Honorable Mentions

Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies

These are the kind of cookies you plan your day around. The Hillcrest Shop’s classic CCC is as close to grandma’s as you can get, but the Golden Oatie chocolate chip is next level. A-plus texture.

The Kitchen Sink

Looking for a sweet little gluten-free treat? The choco chip from The Kitchen Sink is delivery-only and not cheap ($5), but you’re worth it. Crispy and viscous, these are some of the best cookies in town (regardless of your tolerance for wheat).

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Abnormal Beer Company

Enjoy your beer with live music and a heated outdoor patio at San Diego’s first and only all-in-one restaurant, winery, and brewery. Abnormal Beer Company has various beers and wines and wine on tap, offering their own alongside many guest beers from around the world. Their tasting room is attached to their restaurant, The Cork and Craft, which offers a variety of comfort food with a twist in a classy, pub-like setting.

16990 Via Tazon, Rancho Bernardo

AleSmith Brewing Company

Family owned and community focused, AleSmith has garnered a host of awards at prestigious local, national, and international competitions. At its new location, AleSmith is showcasing a custom Steinecker 80-barrel brew system, San Diego’s largest tasting room, and its famous Tony Gwynn Museum. Their outdoor beer garden now offers dine-in service.

9990 AleSmith Court, Miramar

Ballast Point

Whether you prefer coastal breezes and patio pints in Little Italy or an outdoor patio in Miramar at Ballast Point’s largest West Coast brewery, you can count on casual dining ambience and both award-winning and experimental brews.

2215 India Street, Little Italy | 9045 Carroll Way, Miramar

Burgeon Beer Company

From its inception in 2016, Burgeon’s mission has been to give back to their local community and promote environmentally sustainable practices, all while crafting unique, high-quality craft beer made available to everyone. You can sip a Treevana, their West Coast IPA with mosaic and amarillo hops, as you relax in their outdoor beer garden

6350 Yarrow Drive, Suite C, Carlsbad | 649 Rock Springs Road, Escondido | 501 S Santa Fe Avenue, Vista | 1326 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy

Chula Vista Brewery

Not only is this brewery veteran-owned, but it’s also one of the only Black-owned breweries in all of San Diego. Chula Vista Brewery opened in response to the lack of breweries in the neighborhood and focuses on creating a comfortable and inviting setting for enjoying their quality craft beers. They also team up with local restaurants and food vendors.

294 Third Avenue, Chula Vista | 871 Showroom, Chula Vista

Coronado Brewing Company

This family-owned brewery opened its doors in 1996 and gained popularity over the years for its abundantly hoppy West Coast–style ales. You can enjoy their bright, Orange Ave. Wit or Weekend Vibes IPA fresh from the taps as you take in their coastal ambience. And don’t forget to check out their food truck lineup for the week.

1205 Knoxville Street, Bay Park | 170 Orange Avenue, Coronado

Eppig Brewing

Situated right on the harbor, Eppig’s Waterfront Biergarten patio in Point Loma lets you enjoy your beer with a view of the water, boats, and an occasional sea lion, if you’re lucky. Eppig primarily brews German styles, like the Meister Northern German wheat ale, their most award-winning beer. Their German-style Helles Lager is another must-try.

2817 Dickens Street, Point Loma | 1347 Keystone Way, Vista

Fall Brewing Company

Grab a pint of Plenty for All Pilsner and some bites from local food trucks and enjoy them on the “punk rock patio” at this North Park brewery, which is open with limited seating every day until 9 p.m.

4542 30th Street, North Park | 3010 Juniper Street., Suite A., South Park | 9550 Distribution Ave, Sorrento Valley

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Karl Strauss was established in 1989, before the term “craft beer” even made its way to San Diego. Known as the catalyst for San Diego’s now huge craft brewing culture, this company continues to pioneer the independent brewing scene as one of the oldest craft breweries in the county. With a wide range of styles, Karl Strauss features brews like Aurora Hoppyalis IPA, Wreck Alley Imperial Stout, and Boat Shoes Hazy IPA, as well as beers such as their famous multi-award winning Red Trolley Ale, which has a distinct toffee flavor with hints of raisins and currants. Outdoor seating is available at their five brewpubs.

1157 Columbia Street, Downtown | 9675 Scranton Road, Sorrento Mesa | 5801 Armada Drive, Carlsbad | 10448 Reserve Drive, 4S Ranch

Modern Times Beer

This brewery and tasting room focuses on sessionable hybrid beer styles, with 32 taps at its “Lomaland Fermentorium” and 20 taps at the “North Park Flavordome.” Their blog has a breakdown of the beers up for grabs in part one of their September special release sale, which features some old-school favorites, new concoctions, and a couple of remixes.

3725 Greenwood Street, Point Loma | 3000 Upas Street, North Park | 470 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas

Pizza Port Brewing Company

While their name may not sound like they’re known for beer, after the owners decided to go into the brewpub business in 1992, Pizza Port quickly gained a reputation in San Diego’s growing craft beer scene. They’ve won over 91 medals and awards from the Great American Beer Festival so far, so you can’t go wrong with whatever they’ve got brewing next. And of course, you can enjoy your beer with great pizza.

1956 Bacon Street, Ocean Beach | 571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad | 204 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach | 2730 Gateway Road, Carlsbad | 135 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach | 155 Mata Way Ste. #104, San Marcos

Pure Project

Originally based in Costa Rica, this brewery is committed to more than just making good beer, by focusing on incorporating sustainability into their mission. They use local and organic ingredients whenever possible, and present their environmentally conscious story along with their product. They have a new taproom in Bankers Hill, along with an expansive beer garden serving pizza catered by Urbn.

2865 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill | 2825 State Street, Carlsbad | 9030 Kenamar Drive, Miramar | 2867 El Cajon Blvd, North Park | 1305 Hot Springs Way, Vista

Stone Brewing Company

Now the twelfth-largest craft brewer in the US, Stone is known for their bold, hop-centric beers. Their IPAs are a must-try, and they are also known for their barrel-aged creations. If you want good eats with your beer, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, their on-site restaurant, sits adjacent to each brewery.

1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido | 2816 Historic Decatur Road, Liberty Station | 310 N. Tremont St., Oceanside | 1202 Kettner Blvd, Suite 101, Little Italy

Thorn Brewing

Thorn Brewing began in North Park, made their way to Barrio Logan, and most recently opened up in Mission Hills. At the North Park location, their back room has an open-air roof and is large enough to accommodate 30 to 60 guests. Try their classic Baja-style Barrio Lager or their refreshing Tepache pineapple sour.

3176 Thorn Street, North Park | 1745 National Ave, Barrio Logan

Viewpoint Brewing Company

Del Mar’s first and only brewery and restaurant, Viewpoint Brewing sits on the banks of the San Dieguito Lagoon and River Park, where you can enjoy your beer from the deck and take in the river views. Although their initial philosophy was “drinkability,” the brewery is looking to be more aggressive with hops and bitterness as they tweak their beer recipes, in addition to their more approachable flavor profiles. They also have a seasonal food menu specifically designed to pair with the house beer, so keep an eye out for that.

2201 San Dieguito Drive, Del Mar

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The yellowtail aguachile is food art and unlike other restaurants, doesn’t get abusively happy with the lime

Photo Credit: James Tran

This is like when Metallica played with the symphony. Longtime San Diego restaurateur Johnny Rivera is best known for big, loud things. The table-sized breakfasts at Hash House A-Go-Go. The maple-bacon donuts at Great Maple. But Wolf in the Woods is so gentle and soft. Almost lovely. No, not almost. Absolutely lovely.

It’s a tiny box of charms and bistro chairs on a tree-lined street in one of the city’s most iconic and calm-inducing neighborhoods. This one’s for lovers. Rivera is an art and music kid who wandered into restaurants and never left. The sort of kid who wore neck scarves to punk shows, toying with the stiff definitions of so-called gender appropriate fashion.

His first restaurants—Hash House, Tractor Room (RIP), and Great Maple had that nervy creative energy to the food (Cap’n Crunch French toast may not sound wild in the post-Instagram age, but it was when they opened in 2000).

Photo Credit: James Tran

You can see the creative energy in the commissioned art of Wolf in the Woods (a Taos artist, Jackson Ballard). You can see it in the uniforms of the servers, which look European and fashion-modely. Rivera still wears his scarf.

You’ll see it whisk by in Wolf’s tiny dining room, as he leans down to explain the story of a bottle of wine—like, say, the Baron de L Pouilly Fumé 2018 from I Ladoucette (Pouilly Fumé, especially from Ladoucette, is one of the world’s great white wines). He almost twitches when he talks about this bottle. His narrative zeal for turned juice gives it rich backstory and thrill, adds a couple points to your personal rating of it.

Executive chef Carmine Lopez does wonders with a petite kitchen

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Dear god, try the corn piñon soup. Chef Carmine Lopez uses fresh shaved corn, a splash of cream, tops it with New Mexican Hatch red chile powder, roasted pine nuts, and halfway submerges a couple corn fritters in the show. Of all the places we put corn in America (packaging, fuel tanks, toothpaste), this is by far my favorite. Corn is the greatest sugar, and its intense sweetness is balanced just right with this simple bowl of food. It is the best thing we eat here.

New Mexican, Spanish, Latin, and Native American food cultures were all inspirations for everything in Wolf, and the famed Hatch chile makes frequent cameos. It shows up on the mini burger, where it’s a condiment two ways— fresh chopped chiles and a Hatch crema—along with melted white cheddar on brioche. Hatch is such a historic flavor that most Americans have a memory of.

For me, it’s the taste of supermarket salsa from the ’80s. I realize that sounds disparaging, but it’s a good memory (I consider the discovery of salsa a major and spiritual life marker). Lopez plays on my emotional, sense-memory connection to Hatch and gilds that memory, makes it better and brighter.

Photo Credit: James Tran

At 1,100-square-feet, Wolf feels like a San Francisco or New York restaurant—humans tucked in every little corner, strangers no more. Some may not enjoy the close-quarter humanity, but it makes the place feel alive, lends it a joie de bustle. If you require acreage and privacy at restaurants, go early or go to Olive Garden.

The kitchen’s also quaint, which explains why it’s mostly tapas at Wolf. They have a couple tostas (Latin cousin of bruschetta, really) and you shouldn’t miss the one brushed with garlic and tomato puree, then topped with thin slices of the famed Jamon Iberico. Aguachile is everywhere these days, and most places waterboard it with so much lime it tastes like scurvy medicine. But Lopez’ is a star, with a far more mellow and fragrant cucumber jus and serrano peppers.

The Brussels sprouts salad is pretty fantastic, a whole pile of fresh, raw shavings is tossed with fennel, red onion, and a vegan cashew dressing with Madras curry powder, then finished with fennel pollen. It’s the best whole spice rack I’ve ever eaten. Order the Calvados liver pâté with thyme—the famed French apple brandy cutting through the creamy carnivore treat. Only complaint is that I wish they had the space to let the dish sit on a counter for a while. It arrives cold and the flavor of any food, but especially pâté, is a diva and refuses to perform until it hits room temp.

Photo Credit: James Tran

They’ve only got a couple entrees, and the must-try is the “Duck and Three Sisters,” a showcase of the three historically crucial agricultural crops in North America: corn, squash, and beans. Mary’s duck breast sits atop a silky corn puree with squash ad green pole beans, the whole affair drizzled with a shallot jus with Spanish Rioja wine.

Rivera says he wanted to create a cave à manger, a Paris tradition of a wine shop that also serves chefy snacks. Wolf in the Woods does feel like that. It also feels personal. It feels like Rivera went to France, fell in love or lust or joined a cult that believes in the healing power of Rhone wines—and now he’s invited you over to his cute boho house to indoctrinate you with his hip fashion.

Indoctrinate me.

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Campfire and Jeune et Jolie

These two Carlsbad restaurants, both co-owned by John Resnick, will be offering a holiday sangria and cocktail recipe in addition to their takeout menu all season long. Try the Grizzly Folk, a bourbon beverage with mulled cider, tamarind, and lemon.

2725 State Street, Carlsbad

2659 State Street, Suite 102, Carlsbad

Civico by the Park

Civico by the Park

The Bankers Hill outpost of this Italian eatery is offering four cocktails to go for their Cocktails di Natale menu. The drinks are classic recipes with a holiday twist, like the Holiday in Manhattan with black walnut bitters and a Punt e Mes aperitivo, or the Espresso Martini with a housemade vanilla bean syrup and a cinnamon garnish.

2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 120, Bankers Hill

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Head to the hotel’s Greenfinch Holiday Pop-Up Bar for fun holiday-themed boozy beverages every Friday and Saturday in December. Go for the English Ginger Snap, made with Earl Grey–infused Tito’s vodka, Amar Nonino, persimmons, and ginger beer. Rum fans will want the Santa Smokes Cigars, a smoky and spicy sipper with locally distilled Malahat rum.

9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla

The Grass Skirt

The Grass Skirt

The Grass Skirt’s “Tiki Christmas” continues with their cocktail boxes. This week’s theme (the last one!) is Sippin’ Santa, an aged rum and Italian amaro–based cocktail completed with fresh lemon, orange juice, and a garnish of ginger and nutmeg. The box also comes with their signature Surfin’ Santa mug and a special edition The Grass Skirt stocking.

910 Grand Avenue, Pacific Beach

Kindred

Kindred’s popular takeout cocktails received the holiday treatment with a menu rollout of five seasonal libations. Find their takes on classics like a hot toddy or mulled cider, or go for something more unique like the Loxian Gate with gin, aquavit, sherry, lemon, cherry, rosemary, and allspice bitters.

1503 30th Street, South Park

Fallen Apple at Lionfish

Lionfish

Take your festive fix to go with one of Lionfish’s seasonal cocktails. The Fallen Apple, for example, puts the fruit forward with an apple spice syrup and apple brandy. They also have holiday classics for the traditionalists, like a spiced mulled wine and eggnog.

435 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter

Moniker General

This Liberty Station hangout put together festive cocktail baskets for a boozy at-home celebration to last through the holidays. Each basket comes with staples like a Spiced Pear aperitif or their signature margarita; then you have the option to upgrade your kit with extras like their custom-blend Woodford Reserve or a Wildsong Sauvignon Blanc. Each basket comes with servings for 10–12 cocktails for you to hunker down and sip 2020 away.

2860 Sims Road, Liberty Station

Mr. Trustee

Mr. Trustee

Stop by the Mr. Trustee pickup window at Cardellino restaurant Fridays through Sundays to warm up with some hot holiday drinks. The beverages—think candy cane hot chocolate and a classic apple cider—are naturally nonalcoholic (and delicious), but you can make it a true “holiday spirit” for an extra $6.

4033 Goldfinch Street, Mission Hills

Nolita Hall

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Nolita Hall

Bar Manager Corey Tighe rolled out a tongue-in-cheek menu of holiday cocktails as part of Nolita Hall’s “F*ck 2020” takeout pizza pop-up. Try the Certify for Benefits, made with blanco tequila, apple cider, blonde ale, ginger, cinnamon, and lemon. Or the Melting Giuliani, a butternut squash eggnog with Malahat spiced rum.

2305 India Street, Little Italy

Realm of the 52 Remedies

The beloved speakeasy’s Home Therapy cocktail service continues with timely seasonal additions, like Nutcracker-themed tinctures. Each kit comes with a bottle of the selected spirit, all the garnishes and mixers to make 10–12 cocktails, recipe cards, and special gifts and barware.

4805 Convoy Street, Kearny Mesa

Grizzy Folk at Campfire and Jeune et Jolie

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Addison

Addison and chef William Bradley are bringing the flavors of San Diego’s only Michelin-starred restaurant into the comfort of your own home. Available for pickup Thursday through Sunday, the four-course menu features seasonal local ingredients. The package is available for $89 per person, with the option to include wine selected by Addison’s wine director, Victoria O’Bryan. Schedule your pickup time through Resy.

5200 Grand Del Mar Way, Del Mar | 858-314-1900

Bleu Bohème

Bring the classic flavors of France into your home this holiday season with Bleu Bohème. The complete menu will be available to order, including their signature mussels and the rest of their expansive menu of classic French cuisine made with fresh Southern Californian ingredients. Bleu Bohème also offers a list of wines and signature cocktails to go. Curbside pickup and free delivery within two miles of the restaurant will be available on their website from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

4090 Adams Avenue, Normal Heights | 619-255-4167

Busalacchi Restaurants

Barbusa, Nonna, and Zucchero have teamed up to offer a to-go menu that highlights favorites from each restaurant. The menu includes three courses for $20, with the Busalacchis’ famous garlic bread serving as a starter, then your choice of two salads, five pastas, and the option to add extra sides, mains, desserts, and wine. Each meal is designed to feed one person, and the minimum order is two meals. Takeout orders can be placed daily from 4 to 8 p.m. All orders will be available for pickup from Barbusa; you can also get delivery through DoorDash.

1917 India Street, Little Italy | 619-238-1917

Café Gratitude San Diego

For those who want to trade in the holiday ham for something plant based, Café Gratitude San Diego has flavorful pies and sides for preorder. They’re offering seasonal, family-style specials like cranberry-roasted butternut squash and garnet yams. For the ones who like sweet treats, try the gluten-free maple pecan spice cake or mocha cheesecake. Order your choice of holiday pies and sides online or in-store by December 20 and plan to pick up on December 23 by 9 p.m.

1980 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy | 619-736-5077

Cardellino

You can still enjoy a prime rib dinner this holiday without even changing out of your pajamas. Cardellino’s holiday takeout meal includes a 12-ounce slice of prime rib, mixed greens salad, truffled mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, horseradish cream, and jus. Dinner is $45 per person, but you can add on something sweet and something to sip on for an additional cost. Place your order by December 21 and pick up on December 24 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cardellino. Preorders can be placed online.

4033 Goldfinch Street, Mission Hills | 619-600-5311

El Cruce + 241

This Chula Vista eatery will offer a series of to-go packages to pair with their to-go beer crowlers and bottles of wine from Baja. Order the Birria Tacos Family Pack, which includes 10 hand-pressed tortillas, birria, black beans, and all the fixings for $30. Or choose the Three for $40 special, which includes your choice of three signature dishes. El Cruce will be open on Christmas Eve, and orders can be placed in person and online.

241 Third Avenue, Chula Vista | 619-474-2244

DZ Akin’s

If you’re looking for a family-size meal with all of the fixings, then give DZ Akin’s a call to place your order. They’re offering either a ham or turkey feast complete with sides, rolls, and dessert. The turkey feast starts at $199, the ham feast at $225, with each meal serving 10 to 12 people. Order at least 24 hours in advance to secure your holiday dinner and pick up on Christmas Eve before 3 p.m. and New Year’s Eve/Day before 8 p.m.

6930 Alvarado Road, La Mesa | 619-265-0218

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Feel like Santa Claus when you walk through the door with this special holiday package filled with delicious to-go items from Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. The restaurant is offering a special 11-course dinner on Christmas Day that serves four to six people. The dinner comes with appetizers, entrées, sides, and something sweet to end the night. The meal is $350, and you can pick up your package between 12 and 5 p.m. on December 25. Call the restaurant to place your order.

9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla | 858-550-1000

Fortunate Son

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Fortunate Son

Fortunate Son, CH Projects’ newest venue, is honoring the takeout tradition of ordering Chinese on the holidays by offering their full menu to go. The restaurant will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. on Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day; orders can be placed by calling the restaurant or via their online order form.

2943 Adams Avenue, University Heights | 619-391-3766

Hotel del Coronado

Though the holidays look different this year, especially at the Hotel del Coronado, you can still enjoy a Christmas dinner to eat at home. Parking is validated, so plan a few extra minutes to stop in and take a look at The Del’s lovely interior before you pick up your holiday feast. The menu for four people includes lovely entrée options, decadent sides, and a yummy dessert to finish off the night. Order online by 3 p.m. on December 18 for pickup on December 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado | 619-435-6611

Mille Fleurs

Craving some French classics to enjoy in the comfort of your home? Try Mille Fleurs’ new three-course takeout meals. The menu changes weekly and is offered Wednesday–Sunday, 4–8 p.m. The restaurant has also moved their wine cellar online, so you can order a bottle to toast alongside your meal. Cheers!

6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe | 858-756-3085

Moniker General

Enjoy an at-home celebration with Moniker Cocktail Co.’s boozy bundles. The baskets change every week, so keep an eye out for your favorites or try something new. If you want to upgrade your kits, you can order additional wine varieties, too. Orders must be submitted each week by Wednesday at 4 p.m. for free Friday delivery throughout Point Loma and Ocean Beach or for pickup at Moniker General.

2860 Sims Road, Liberty Station | 619-255-8772

Mongolian Hot Pot

Mongolian Hot Pot is bringing their classic hot pot experience to your home with their takeout kits. Each kit includes different meat options, sauce, veggies, homemade noodles, and their house soup base. Families can also purchase a stove-and-pot set with their food, and the kits can feed anywhere from two to six people. Prices range from $45 to $120, with the option for more add-ons.

4718 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Clairemont | 858-274-2040

Parc Bistro

Put a French twist on your occasion and call Parc Bistro to place your order for the holidays. Each package serves two people with a menu of coq au vin, baked salmon, or filet mignon in addition to appetizers, sides and, of course, dessert. The packages range from $100 to $150 and are available for preorder now over the phone. Pickup times are December 24, 25, or 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2760 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill | 619-795-1501

Pendry San Diego

Provisional Kitchen at the Pendry San Diego is offering their Pancakes and Pajamas holiday brunch event to go on December 19. This brunch takeout kit will include cooked pancakes, colorful toppings, and a pair of complimentary children’s holiday pajamas from P.J. Salvage for all hotel guests.

550 J Street, Gaslamp Quarter | 619-738-7000

Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen (Mission Valley)

Enjoy a family meal from Pho Ca Dao this holiday season. Offered for groups of two or four, the meals are packed with their most popular items—including pho, appetizers, and rice dishes—for a delicious, no-brainer dinner. The meals range from $25 to $65. Orders can be placed in person or over the phone daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

2647 Fenton Parkway, Suite D104, Mission Valley | 619-684-5129

Puffer Malarkey Collective

Enjoy an herbaceous, locally sourced, family-style Christmas Eve feast with chef Brian Malarkey’s Herb at Home. For Christmas Eve, menu items include American wagyu sirloin, braised local pork belly, pesto white beans, and dessert. The New Year’s Eve spread includes white truffle mashed potatoes, pink peppercorn-crusted filet mignon, and dessert. Guests can preorder their dinner on OpenTable. Pickup will take place at both restaurants the afternoon of each holiday.

2210 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy | 610-955-8495

131 D Street, Encinitas | 760-704-8300

Ranch 45

Ranch 45’s à la carte pickup menu allows you to fully customize your holiday feast. With choices like herb-crusted prime rib, smoked turkey leg, smoked Cornish game hens, roasted broccoli with Parmesan and garlic, and olive oil smashed potatoes, it’s hard to say no. Dessert will also be available to purchase. The Solana Beach butcher shop and eatery will be accepting orders up to 48 hours in advance. Place your order online or over the phone.

512 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach | 858-461-0092

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn has put together some seasonal dishes for takeout so you can still celebrate the season even at home. The menu includes lobster bisque, watercress and grilled endive salad, a 10-ounce grilled prime ribeye, and dark chocolate mousse. Preorder by December 22 at 12 p.m.

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo | 888-976-4417

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Take the hassle out of the holidays and order the Holidays to Go feast from Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Order before 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18 and pick up your meal on Christmas Eve between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Choose from menu items like prime beef tenderloin, lobster bisque, and truffle mac and cheese, along with a selection of wine pairings.

5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe | 858-756-1123

Rusticucina

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Rusticucina

Give your home Christmas meal a Sicilian twist with Rusticucina’s holiday menu, which includes short ribs, cannelloni pasta with roasted chicken, and dessert. Each order comes with a full panettone! Preorders can be made by phone or through the website and are accepted until December 24. The restaurant is also offering gift baskets with savory treats to send to your loved ones.

3797 Park Boulevard, Hillcrest | 619-684-5129

Tamales Ancira

Indulge in a holiday tradition with some tamales from Tamales Ancira. You can order a dozen for $25 or order the party pack of 50 tamales to freeze for later. Call in your orders over the phone and check in on their social media for special offers and deals throughout the holiday season.

2260 Main Street. Suite 17, Chula Vista | 619-424-3416

Teriyako & Bao

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Teriyaki & Bao

Teriyaki & Bao brings some holiday cheer this year with their holiday bao bun special. December 21–January 4, order their snowman bao buns filled with fresh sliced bananas and nutella. The restaurant is open regular hours even during the holidays, and is currently offering takeout and delivery through their website and third-party apps.

711 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad | 760-637-5737

Tribute Pizza

North Park’s Tribute Pizza is continuing their curbside pickup this holiday season with meal specials for the family. Feast on wood-fired porchetta or a vegetarian lasagna with add-ons like Brussels sprouts, potatoes au gratin, and spiked eggnog. Place an order online for pickup on December 23 or 24.

3077 North Park Way, North Park | 760-637-5737

Villa Manila

The Filipino holiday meal to go from Villa Manila in National City comes with à la carte items like bibingka, halaya, and buko pandan salad. Orders can be made online or over the phone and must be placed at least three days in advance. Pick up anytime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

500 East Eighth Street, National City | 619-477-8512

Vistal

The waterfront InterContinental San Diego will be offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day takeout dinner from their signature restaurant, Vistal. The meal includes an entrée, sides, and gravy for $32 per person. Guests also have the option of adding on a soup or crème fraiche option for $9 per person. Orders, which will be available for pickup from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas, can be placed by calling the restaurant or by emailing [email protected].

901 Bayfront Court, Embarcadero | 619-535-0485

The Westgate Hotel

For those who don’t want to cook during the holidays, but still want to bring a little fanfare to the dinner table, The Westgate Hotel is offering a four-course dinner for two. The meal includes a porcini mushroom and chestnut soup, salad, 16-ounce Angus beef tenderloin, and dessert. The price for this upscale dinner at home is $138. Call the hotel or order through this online link before December 22. Pickup is December 24 or December 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1055 Second Avenue, Downtown | 619-238-1818

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Addison 

If you’re looking for a little extra something to be thankful for, San Diego’s only Michelin-starred restaurant is offering an eight-course dining experience, featuring holiday classics reimagined through the lens of California gastronomy prepared by chef William Bradley. The menu experience is $295 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $275. Service is from 5 to 8 p.m., and reservations for the terrace can be made via OpenTable.

5200 Grand Del Mar Way, Del Mar | 858-314-1900

Bahia Resort Hotel

Enjoy a family-style three-course prix fixe menu at the Bahia Resort Hotel. Choose from three Thanksgiving dinner entrée options: traditional carved turkey dinner, slow-roasted prime rib, or winter vegetable hash. If you prefer to dine at home, take your Thanksgiving meal to go. The cost is $49 per adult, $28 per child. Preorder by Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m.

998 West Mission Bay Drive, Mission Bay | 858-539-7635 

Café Gratitude 

No turkeys will be harmed for this restaurant’s vegan-friendly à la carte Thanksgiving menu, which is available throughout November. Items include cranberry roasted butternut squash and garnet yams, maple miso brussels sprouts, and a persimmon and pomegranate salad. Holiday pies are also available for pickup through online preorders.

1980 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy | 619-736-5077

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. For $59 per person, each dinner includes a Champagne toast as well as entrée options like oak-smoked turkey breast or Harris Ranch rib eye. Leave room for a dessert of classic pumpkin pie, baked-to-order brownie, or Grand Marnier crème brûlée. They also offer a family-style takeout option for parties of four or eight for $45 per person. Preorder by Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m.

3999 Mission Boulevard, Mission Bay | 858-539-8635 

Coastline at L’Auberge Del Mar

Celebrate Thanksgiving the San Diegan way, with ocean views, alfresco dining, and a four-course feast. The special will be offered on Thursday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at $95 per person. The menu includes spins on Thanksgiving classics like heritage-breed roasted turkey with whipped potatoes, green beans, and white pepper gravy, in addition to decadent offerings like an 1855 Beef prime rib and chocolate miso budino.

1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar | 858-793-6467

Gelson’s

Whether you are hosting for two or for 12, Gelson’s Simply Delicious Dinners are precooked and ready to heat, serve, and enjoy at home. This year’s offerings include small, medium, and large whole roasted turkeys, half and whole spiral glazed hams, whole slow-roasted brisket, prime rib, and plant-based roast options. Order by November 24 and pick up November 20–December 1 at any of Gelson’s San Diego locations. Gelson’s will close early Thanksgiving Day, and all pickups that day should be completed by 1 p.m.

Multiple locations | 818-377-6494

Giardino

The Lemon Grove eatery will be open for its first Thanksgiving, offering an all-day menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Giardino’s family-style menu features à la carte items meant for sharing. Choose from entrées like prime rib or butternut squash ravioli, and holiday sides and salads. And don’t forget wine to pair with your meal! Want to keep things traditional? The eatery is also offering a classic turkey dinner which you can enjoy there or take to go.

8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove | 619-825-7112

The Gluten Free Baking Co.

If someone with food allergies is joining you this Thanksgiving, don’t fret! This North Park bakery is all gluten free, offering everything from traditional pumpkin pie and pecan pie to other gluten-free items like pasta, multigrain dinner rolls, quiche, mini banana-bread loaves, and more. If you want to bake your own pie at home, the bakery is also selling an allergen-free vegan pie crust dry mix and vegan frozen pie crust (bottom crust only). Order online at least three days in advance.

4594 30th Street, North Park | 858-270-9863

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Available for curbside pickup, this decadent family-style Thanksgiving feast includes chimney-roasted turkey with duck-fat-braised thighs, cornbread pecan stuffing, cranberry relish, pumpkin mousse, and more. The cost is $85 per person with a two-person minimum. Preorder by 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 19.

11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla |858-453-4420

Menya Ultra

Ramen lovers can still get in on the celebrations with one of Menya Ultra’s Thanksgiving home kit specials. Preorder a home kit, complete with broth, noodles, turkey, and classic ramen toppings, through their Google form by November 22.

8199 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Clairemont | 858-571-2010

8141 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Mira Mesa | 858-397-2247

Pacifica Del Mar

Make a reservation at this ocean-view eatery to enjoy their popular Thanksgiving menu. For $65, the multicourse menu will include a choice of a starter and an entrée, such as oven-roasted free-range turkey with the fixings, slow-cooked Angus prime rib, zinfandel-braised beef short ribs, or Pacifica’s seafood classics. End on a sweet note with your choice of dessert. Kids 12 and under can select from the kids’ menu for $20.

1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar | 858-792-0476

Parc Bistro

This Bankers Hill bistro will be offering Thanksgiving packages for takeout, which will include roasted butternut squash soup, roasted organic turkey, beef bourguignon, an assortment of sides, and two desserts. Prices range from $80 to $320 and can feed up to eight people.

Pickup times are from 12 to 3 p.m.

760 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill | 619-795-1501

Puffer Malarkey Collective 

Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea, and Animae are joining forces to offer a to-go meal combining all of chef Brian Malarkey’s Thanksgiving favorites, including herb- and citrus-marinated turkey, crème fraîche mashed potatoes and whipped butter, house country wheat stuffing, apple and pear pie, and more. The cost is $59 per person and is available for preorder at herbandwood.com. Pickup is at Herb & Wood.

2210 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy | 610-955-8495

Ranch 45 

Ranch 45’s à la carte Thanksgiving pickup menu is perfect for those picky eaters in the family. Customize your Thanksgiving feast with choices from herb-crusted prime rib and smoked turkey leg to smoked Cornish game hens, olive oil smashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple pie, and more. The butcher shop and eatery will be accepting orders up to 48 hours in advance.

512 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach | 858-461-0092

Salt & Straw 

Enjoy a four-course ice cream feast with flavors inspired by classic American Thanksgiving dishes, with a twist. The offerings include cranberry juniper sorbet, sweet potato casserole with maple pecans, roasted peach and sage cornbread stuffing, and salted caramel Thanksgiving turkey. Flavors are available by the scoop or pint at Salt & Straw shops, as well as online. Guests visiting Salt & Straw locations can also preorder in advance for either pickup or local delivery.

1670 India Street, Little Italy | 619-542-9394

3705 Caminito Court, Del Mar | 858-345-1792

STK Steakhouse 

For outdoor dining, delivery, or pickup, STK Steakhouse will be offering a menu with classic Thanksgiving dishes from November 26 through November 29, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a roasted turkey special with all the fixings for $49 per adult or $29 per child 12 and under. For $100, they are also offering “Takeout Dinner for Two”: two prepared meals that come with pumpkin pie.

600 F Street, East Village | 619-354-5988

Trust Restaurant Group

Chef Brad Wise’s Thanksgiving to-go features some of his family’s favorites, along with holiday classics. Feast on oven-roasted turkey, Italian sausage stuffing, and truffled macaroni and cheese. The meal also includes a 12-ounce bag of Cardellino’s house blend coffee beans and a recipe for a cranberry-infused cocktail. The meal is $295 and feeds two to eight people. Orders must be placed by November 19 and picked up on November 26 at Cardellino from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

4033 Goldfinch Street, Mission Hills | 619-600-5311

STK Steakhouse

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Cafe Bassam

The cozy European ambience of Cafe Bassam extends out to its charming outdoor setting in Bankers Hill. Order inside (we’re partial to the chai lattes) and peruse their collection of antiques before taking your seat outside. When it’s time to shut the laptop for the day, come back for an after-work glass of wine.

3088 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill

Communal Coffee

The stylish coffee shop’s South Park location offers plenty of space to sit back with a cuppa; just order from the converted camper and then take your seat under one of the shady umbrellas. The menu also serves light plates like avocado toast, bagels, and Donut Mondays provided by Nomad Donuts. If you’re in North Park, their flagship off University Avenue also has a few outdoor tables of its own.

2221 Fern Street, South Park

2335 University Avenue, North Park

Copa Vida

Two of Copa Vida’s five San Diego locations are temporarily closed, but the remaining three are still offering their coffees to go or to enjoy outside on their minimalist patios. Their menu features specialty drip coffees, in addition to teas and light lunch fare.

5550 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 105, Carmel Valley

905 J Street, East Village

11055 Roselle Street, Sorrento Valley

Grants Coffee Room

The South Park mainstay recently dropped the market from its name to become Grants Coffee Room, though it still houses its beer, wine, and deli market goods inside. Outside, enjoy an espresso and breakfast bites or a fresh, flaky croissant. The patio is also pet friendly, so don’t forget Fido.

2953 Beech Street, South Park

Holsem Coffee

Look to Holsem for coffee staples and special seasonal menus, including a Biscotti Snow Capp(uccino). The outdoor seats are limited, so plan to get there early or at an off-peak time to make sure you can grab a spot.

2911 University Avenue, North Park

Kettle & Stone

Enjoy hot teas, coffees, and pastries at this rustic Mission Hills spot. Kettle & Stone has peaceful sidewalk seating and lovable gifts from local artisans to shop and peruse indoors. Try one of their lattes and feel free to bring your pooch!

1619 West Lewis Street, Mission Hills

Krakatoa

Sit on the patio deck of this Golden Hill café housed in a repurposed Craftsman. Ease into your wake-up call with a Caffè Calabria drip coffee and a fresh-baked pastry; the menu also has fruit smoothies and breakfast items for a more filling meal.

1128 25th Street, Golden Hill

The Living Room Coffeehouse

The Living Room Coffeehouse’s La Jolla and SDSU locations are popular hangouts for those looking to sip a hot coffee and get some work done. Both of their patios are open and offer mimosas and bloody marys for when it’s been, well, a day.

1010 Prospect Street, La Jolla

5900 El Cajon Boulevard, College Area

Lofty Coffee Co.

All three of Lofty’s San Diego locations operate as a coffee and bakery shop wrapped in one. Order specialty brewed coffee and breakfast or lunch plates to be enjoyed at your leisure on their shady outdoor patios. You can also sign up for their subscription service to bring the coffee right to your front door.

90 North Coast Highway 101, Suite 214, Encinitas

444 West Cedar Street, Little Italy

132 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach

Moniker Coffee Co.

Moniker General’s in-house coffee shop serves all the essentials—espresso, cold brew, café au lait—plus fancy toasts, like the Jack of All Trades with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, basil, and a balsamic drizzle. Enjoy outdoors on their spacious patio or take it with you on a walk around Liberty Station.

2860 Sims Road, Liberty Station

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Explore Art from a Distance

The San Diego Museum of Art

While museum visits may be on hold, Virtual SDMA+ offers a front-row view of the exhibits, performances, and lectures that are still taking place. This month, you can watch the San Diego Ballet and the Natesha School of Bharatanatyam perform original pieces inspired by the museum’s art collection and catch a Halloween-inspired performance by the San Diego Shakespeare Society. On the SDMA mobile app, find virtual tours of the galleries and a chance to experience augmented-reality versions of select works.

The podcast display for Mission Hills Heritage Walking Tours

Take a Podcast-Guided Walking Tour

Mission Hills Heritage

When the Mission Hills Heritage team had to pause their long-established walking tours, they quickly regrouped to create the next best thing: a podcast. Now, lovers of architecture and design have another way to get outdoors and learn on the go through a self-guided podcast tour of the most notable homes in Mission Hills. From the history of Craftsman bungalows, which originated in India, to the untold stories of the Pioneer Park Cemetery, each episode takes less than an hour to walk you through the surprising history of San Diego and its iconic homes and neighborhoods.

An excerpt from an episode of Fleet Science Center’s FLEETtv

Discover Science in the Digital Space

Fleet Science Center

FLEETtv brings all of the experiments and exhibits of the Fleet Science Center right to your own home. These weekly episodes will walk your mini-scientists through interesting interviews, read-alouds, science fails (hey, it happens), and DIY projects to keep their brains occupied long after the school day is over. The museum also plans to continue their virtual camps and clubs, which are offered at all age levels. Adult viewers can catch cocktail chemistry classes and virtual editions of some of the science center’s most popular events, like The Sky Tonight, an astronomer-led planetarium show that tours the solar system.

San Diego Ballet dancers Stephanie Maiorano and Tonatiuh Lopez Gómez perform for Virtual SDMA+

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BoxFit

The North Park boxing gym has brought their jabs, hooks, and uppercuts to the Lafayette Hotel every Thursday night. Classes are an hour long and include a variety of mit work to strengthen your technique and let off a little steam, too. Bring your own gloves and wraps, and be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time!

2223 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park

Double Barrel Fitness

If strength training is your focus, you’ll find plenty of opportunities at Double Barrel Fitness. The San Marcos gym moved their programs outside, with widely spaced markers and individual caddies, sanitizing spray, and a towel for each visitor. Join them for a Functional Fitness class, which includes skill progression and a workout routine that changes each day.

456 East Mission Road, San Marcos

Elevate Training

Elevate Training

Elevate Training’s Solana Beach and downtown locations have both transitioned outdoors. With a special focus on the Lagree Method, a full-body conditioning technique, this 40-minute class takes place entirely on the resistance megaformer. It’s a low-impact workout that focuses on high-intensity moves in a format that’s safe for your body.

437 South Highway 101, Suite 201, Solana Beach

900 Bayfront Court, Downtown

PB Fitness

PB Fitness was already an outdoor gym before the pandemic guidelines went into place. With three rooftop decks to choose from, you’ll find plenty of space to get your workout in. They offer boot-camp training, which includes a mix of strength and cardio circuits and weekly challenges to stay motivated.

4965 Cass Street, Pacific Beach

Salt Hot Pilates

Salt’s popular Spicy Flows still pack a punch, even outside. Their 50-minute workouts are held each day at 12 and 5:30 p.m. in the park outside the Intercontinental hotel. You’ll catch a cool breeze from the bay while you’re breaking a sweat with mat Pilates toning. Salt also recently launched a streaming platform with nearly 100 workouts to choose from, ranging in level, duration, and training focus.

901 Bayfront Court, Downtown

Studio Barre Mission Hills

The Mission Hills branch of this local franchise partnered with Andaz San Diego to host their barre classes on the rooftop of the hotel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. With a sweeping view of the city, sweat your way through a 60-minute calorie-torching workout that focuses on small, isolated movements to lift, tone, and energize your body. No equipment necessary!

600 F Street, Downtown

Trilogy Sanctuary

Trilogy Sanctuary

This vegan rooftop café doubles as a rooftop yoga space to stretch, relax, and reconnect with your mind. Soak up the ocean views and take your pick from a variety of classes, from vinyasa to aerial yoga. The latter combines traditional yoga poses with Pilates and dance in a suspended hammock.

7650 Girard Avenue, Suite 400, La Jolla

Verve Studios

Verve on the Lot offers the same high-intensity class of rhythm-based cycling and upper body strength training as their indoor classes, just with an extra breeze to help you out. Reserve your seat online, and be sure to grab a hat and sunscreen for the workouts later on in the day.

2630 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar

Salt Hot Pilates

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