Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex near the San Diego Bay in Downtown San Diego. It has a spectacular waterfront setting and over 60 unique shops, including restaurants and cafes, galleries, studios, and boutiques, to keep you fascinated and engaged.
In this San Diego travel guide, we provide a list of the best things to do in Seaport Village.
Stroll Around the Waterfront
Take a leisurely stroll around the 14-acre property and soak up the scene. You can stop and watch Navy ships or boaters right at the Bay. Better still, head to the observation deck at The Lighthouse for some of the best panoramas in town.
Pleasure Your Art-Loving Soul
Take a ride on the hand-carved Historic Carousel for $4 a ride. Walk into Studio by the Bay to practice or learn some art activities from professional artists. You can also attend an art exhibition or workshop, take an art class, or watch a performance at Christopher Harvey Art Gallery.
Step into the Oslo Sardine Bar to enjoy some mouthwatering canned fish, chat with the proprietor Max Robert Daily, a San Diego artist and purveyor of canned fish, and watch an experiential art performance.
Before leaving Seaport Village, stop by Funny Features Caricature to capture all the fun you’ve had in a drawing by Björn, a celebrity caricature artist who has been drawing caricatures at events all around Southern California for close to 25 years.
Grab a Bite to Eat
With over 30 restaurants and cafes, Seaport Village has plenty of options when it comes to food.
Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, sit-down meal, or bay view dining experience, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Seaport Village. There are plenty of fresh seafood options as well as Californian, American, Mexican, and Asian cuisine.
In Seaport Village, the San Diego Pier Cafe is one of the most popular restaurants for bay view dining. The seafood is beyond amazing, and there’s something for meat lovers and vegetarians on the menu.
The Edgewater Grill is the best-rated restaurant in Seaport Village for Californian cuisine, Tuk Tuk Eatery for Asian-fusion bites, and Margarita’s Kitchen & Cantina for Authentic Mexican dishes.
If you are in the mood for something sweet, you’ll want to head to the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop. It has two locations in Seaport Village, where it serves creamy ice cream, frozen yogurt, and smoothies in many indulgent flavors.
You can also check The Something Sweet Shop for some sweet candy, ice cream sandwiches, saltwater taffy, and nutty chocolate snacks.
Located at the Northwest corner of Seaport Village is Mike Hess Brewing. The tasting room features 23 handles of craft beer, cider, kombucha, and soda and offers some delicious tacos, burritos, or mimosa as side food options. It also has an elevated patio where you can enjoy some live entertainment or people-watch.
Other impressive spots in Seaport Village to enjoy full-flavored foods and drinks include:
- Crack Tacos
- Spill the Beans
- Mr. Moto Pizza House
- Samburgers
- Wetzels Pretzels
- Seaport Coffee and Fudge Factory
- San Pasqual Winery
- Old Habor Distilling Co.
Shop Til You Drop
If you are looking for places to shop, Seaport Village has a lot of stores selling souvenirs, clothing, footwear, jewelry, handcrafts, eco-friendly home decor, hot sauces, paintings, pottery, Christmas lights, and more.
You can get bath and body products personalized to fit your taste at the Sinfulicious Body Care Shop. After picking out your preferred scent and color, your bath and shower product(s) will be formulated fresh on site. Or you can check out the Introstem Shop for luxury skincare products.
The Eclectique and Influencer boutiques at the Lighthouse District in Seaport Village are the best spots to find fashion-forward apparel and accessories. You can also check the Seaport Island Fashion if you’d like to shop for some vacation essentials like swimsuits, fluffy bathrobes, and cute flip-flops.
Bring a piece of Downtown San Diego home with you by walking into the one-stop shop, Best of San Diego, where you can find some branded merchandise and memorabilia.
Watch the Street Performers
One of the best things about Seaport Village is the diversity of street performers that can be found throughout the property. From musicians to magicians, there’s always something entertaining to watch.
So, if you are visiting San Diego and desire a fun-filled experience, Seaport Village should be on your list of places to visit. You won’t be disappointed!
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