GRAB A
BITE IN
THE PARK
THE PRADO
AT BALBOA PARK
Whether you opt for a
booth in the art deco
dining room or a seat
on the pretty patio,
The Prado is perfect
for a leisurely lunch or
romantic dinner. Savor
salads, steak, paella and
pasta, and don’t miss the
watermelon margaritas.
PANAMA 66 AT
THE SAN DIEGO
MUSEUM OF ART
This open-air tavern
next to the Marcy S. May
Sculpture Garden is known
for its handcrafted food
and drink. Sip a local beer,
share a cheese plate or
enjoy weekend brunch.
THE TEA PAVILION
AT THE JAPANESE
FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
More than 40 teas are
served at this quaint
café, along with miso
soup, rice bowls, soba
noodles and more.
LADY CAROLYN’S PUB
Outside The Old Globe
theater, this casual
eatery with a full bar
serves up hearty soups,
sandwiches and desserts
for preshow dining or
intermission noshing.
WORLDBEAT CAFE
Located in the WorldBeat
Center, this café focuses
on healthy, natural,
vegan dishes from
Egyptian, African and
indigenous cultures.
GARDENS
Set on a 12-acre plot, the serene
Japanese Friendship Garden commemorates
the bond between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama. Look for koi ponds,
meditative waterfalls, bridges, stone
arrangements, a cherry tree grove, and
more. Enjoy tea and sushi at the Tea
Pavilion. Explore the perfumed labyrinth of the 3-acre Inez Grant Parker
Memorial Rose Garden, where you’ll
discover more than 2,500 roses in 200
varieties. The rose garden blooms from
March through December, with the
flowers usually at their peak in April
and May. Nearby, the Desert Garden
showcases succulents and drought-resistant plants from across the globe.
Peak bloom for the 1,300 unique plants
there is January through March.
