SUNSET LUAUS ON THE BAY
Late June through early September
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa’s Sunset Luaus on the Bay bring Polynesia to Mission
Bay. This San Diego summer tradition provides a true luau experience with tropical
drinks, an all-you-can-eat buffet and entertainment. Hula dancers and fiery torch danc-
ers from local luau specialist Pride of Polynesia will perform. Feast on kalua roast pig as
you get a taste of Polynesian culture. (858-539-8774; catamaranresort.com)
BAHIA BELLE
BOAT CRUISE
January through
November
The seasonal Bahia
Belle sternwheeler takes
passengers between
Catamaran Resort Hotel
and Spa and Bahia
Resort Hotel. After fam-
ily hours from 6:30-9:30
p.m., the vessel turns
into a 21-and-over night-
club. (858-488-0551;
bahiahotel.com)
HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Select dates
SPRING BREAK EVENTS
March and April
In addition to Movies on the
Bay, Catamaran Resort Hotel
and Spa and Bahia Resort
Hotel will offer further spring
break events for all ages, includ-
ing poolside entertainment, an
exotic bird show, free arcade
games and open-air yoga.
(Catamaran: 858-539-8630;
catamaranresort.com) (Bahia:
858-488-0551; bahiahotel.com)
PADRES SEASON BEGINS
April
San Diego is home to the Padres
baseball team, whose regular
season typically runs from April
through September at Petco
Park. After taking in a game, the
nearby Gaslamp Quarter offers
plenty of spots for pregame and
postgame celebrations. (619-795-
5555; sandiego.padres.mlb.com)
SUMMER
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
BEACH PARTY
Once a week, late June
through August
Bahia Resort Hotel’s California
Dreaming Beach Party is a huge
hit among guests. Bands perform
music that spans the decades,
offering something for everyone.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor
feast complete with an authentic
clambake and tasty barbecue.
Menus have included items like
steamed mussels, linguica, and
tri-tip with chimichurri sauce.
(858-488-0551; bahiahotel.com)
SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL
OF THE ARTS
June
Nearly 200 artists gather annu-
ally for the San Diego Festival
of the Arts at Waterfront Park.
Enjoy craft beers, live entertain-
ment and—of course—a selec-
tion of critically acclaimed fine
art. Proceeds benefit programs
that help San Diego residents
with disabilities. (619-744-
0534; sdfestivalofthearts.org) n
Enjoy brunch at both
the Catamaran Resort
Hotel and Spa and Bahia
Resort Hotel on several
holidays throughout the
year. (Catamaran:
858-539-8630;
catamaranresort.com)
(Bahia: 858-488-0551;
bahiahotel.com)
ARTISAN TABLE
Weekly
This communal dinner
features farm-to-table
fare at 7 p.m. Thursdays
on the terrace at The
Lodge at Torrey Pines’
A.R. Valentien. Four
courses are paired with
wine. (858-777-6635;
lodgetorreypines.com)
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