InDELible Magazine WINTER 2019 | Page 34

Beyond The Del family adventures Jump aboard Flagship’s Patriot Jetboat for a wild ride as this turbo-charged boat tours the harbor and does 360-degree spins. Hornblower offers whale watching cruises, especially good from December through March when the gray whales are traveling to Baja. On the USS Midway, climb into the restored aircrafts on the flight deck, tour the command center and test your skills on the flight simulators. LEGOLAND has 60 different rides and an aquarium while SeaWorld offers rollercoasters, marine mammal shows and interaction. Ride the tram to see rhinos, giraffes, zebras and more at the Safari Park or wander the world-famous San Diego Zoo, home to koalas, leopards, lions, Tasmanian Devils, penguins and more. Hike Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve by the sea or get a good dose of culture in Balboa Park where you’ll find 17 museums, some even free. USS Midway San Diego is one giant playground with its 70 miles of coastline, 90+ golf courses, world-class family attractions, daily farmers markets, 150 breweries, urban wineries, epic museums, nature reserves and incredible marine life. Get out there and explore our SoCal paradise. tee it up Between a wealth of emerald fairways and perfect weather, San Diego is a golfer’s paradise. Coronado Golf Course is one of the nation’s all-time, great public courses that delivers sweeping views of the Coronado Bridge, San Diego Bay, the city skyline and The Del. The famously gorgeous Torrey Pines Golf Course 34 offers 36 holes of spectacular golf with dramatic coastal views. From its cliffside perch you’ll see paragliders soaring overhead and frolicking dolphins pods or spouting whales in the sea below. At Maderas Golf Course, you can swap your cart for a GolfBoard vehicle and cruise the fairways, while enjoying views of the lakes, streams, woodlands, waterfalls and wildflowers. explore little italy This charming neighborhood is a great destination for a stroll and foodie adventure. For authentic Italian, grab a slice at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, open since 1950, or try the homemade pastries at Nonna’s. Civico 1845 offers traditional holiday happenings and vegan fare, while Monello showcases the street fare of Milan. For some serious design eye candy and big breakfast fun head to Morning Glory, an Instagram wonderland or wander the nearby Little Italy Food Hall where Not Not Tacos features atypical fillings like pastrami, meatloaf and Korean short rib in the Little Italy Food Hall. Meet our local Top Chef alums: Chef Richard Blais serves up great fried chicken at his Crack Shack while Chef Brian Malarkey has mastered the wood- fired oven for pizza, roasted meats and fresh vegetables at Herb & Wood. Enjoy a cheese board and wine flights in the garden of Carruth Cellars or a cold IPA at Ballast Point Brewing Co. For truly unusual flavors head to Salt & Straw for an ice cream cone. Torrey Pines Golf Course SeaWorld Morning Glory hoteldel.com • 619.522.8100 NOV 8 - DEC 1 Bing Crosby Season at The Del Mar Racetrack means competing thoroughbreds, concerts and good times. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a champagne brunch and a day at the races. NOV 10 - DEC 29 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a holiday tradition at the Old Globe Theatre. NOV 27 - DEC 29 Charles Dickens’ timeless tale A Christmas Carol will get you into the spirit at the Cygnet Theater. DEC 8 - JAN 1 The San Diego Zoo gets wild during Jungle Bells with critter presentations, a 4D magical train ride to the North Pole, acrobatic elves, illuminated animal sculptures and more. DEC 7 Look for live music, horse carriage rides, holiday treats, a tree lighting, and a visit from Santa at the Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village. DEC 6 - 7 During December Nights, Balboa Park transforms into a holiday wonderland with dance performances, concerts, theater, global food vendors, shopping and free museum admission. DEC 8 & 15 Head to the harbor for The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights where hundreds of decorated boats illuminate the bay. DEC 11 - 22 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker at the Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. DEC 26 America’s most magnificent balloon parade happens here in San Diego before the Holiday Bowl kickoff. 35