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Special Sights & Pie-Themed Treats in America’s Finest City
With Step-On Guide Curt
Activity Level
Activity Level 3
This new “decadently” designed tour not only features San Diego’s most historic and picturesque sites, but numerous “pie” tasting experiences. Professional step-on guide, Curt – a history buff and true foodie known for his creative and memorable food adventures – leads the way on this deep dive into San Diego history and the local “pie” scene. After a scenic drive down the coast, we’ll enjoy an included early lunch (approximately 11:00 a.m.) with choice of entrée (chicken pot pie, vegetable pot pie or crispy chicken salad) at the legendary San Diego Chicken Pie Shop in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood. This local institution that opened in 1938 has used the same homestyle recipe for its famous chicken pot pies ever since. Stuffed with chicken, turkey, and smothered in savory gravy, the pot pie comes with whipped potatoes, a side of vegetables, cole slaw and a pie shop roll. We’ll continue to Balboa Park, the sprawling urban oasis adorned with lush gardens and stunning Spanish Revival architecture. Here, we’ll learn about the park’s history, intricate landscaping, amusing anecdotes and little-known facts while taking in eyefuls of gorgeous scenery. We’ll explore Liberty Public Market at historic Liberty Station and learn how a former naval base was transformed into this bustling marketplace. At Cabrillo National Monument we’ll indulge in a gourmet sweet treat from a local pie shop while savoring the panoramic views of San Diego Bay, Coronado and the Pacific Ocean. Located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, this monument commemorates the landing of Portuguese explorer, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay in 1542. At the San Diego waterfront, we’ll stroll along the Greatest Generation Walk to admire several Navy-themed art installations. Undoubtedly, the largest and most colorful of the memorials is “Embracing Peace,” a 25-foot-tall, 6,000-pound statue that stands against the imposing backdrop of the USS Midway aircraft carrier. It features a Navy sailor kissing a nurse – designed after the famous photo taken in Times Square on V-J Day. We’ll also see the National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military, 16 larger-than-life bronze figures that represent a typical road show with Bob entertaining troops near the front. In the Gaslamp Quarter, we’ll encounter Victorian-era architecture blended seamlessly with modern-day allure, labyrinthine streets, hidden gems and perhaps even a ghost story or two. Here we’ll enjoy an ice cream treat from a shop that features a mouthwatering array of pie-inspired flavors like banana cream, key lime, and coconut cream. It's the perfect way to cap off a day filled with culinary delights and awe-inspiring sights, ensuring memories that will endure long after the last bite has been savored. Gluten-free alternatives can be provided if notice is provided at least one week prior to departure. Tasting locations and menu subject to change. This tour involves moderate walking.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
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