16 Fun Anniversary Ideas in San Diego To Celebrate In Style
- Date: March 13, 2024
- Topic: Events
- Contributors: Written by Nina Gunther-Segal
Source: Peerspace
If you’re currently brainstorming ways to celebrate your anniversary and are located in San Diego, you might be amazed by how many options are available to you! San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, best known for its stunning beaches and array of activities (especially outdoor activities). Luckily, Peerspace has you covered with this list of anniversary ideas in San Diego.
Peerspace is the internet’s largest marketplace for hourly venue rentals, and we can help you find event venues and other spaces for rent in San Diego (and around the world!) that’ll take your anniversary celebration to the next level. On this list, we’ll also share a few examples of Peerspaces you might be interested in renting for your anniversary celebration.
Now—keep reading to discover 16 amazing anniversary ideas in San Diego, suitable for a wide range of budgets and interests!
1. Take a cooking class from Harvard Cookin’ Girl
Tripadvisor reviewers rate this the top cooking class in the San Diego area, raving about how their cooking class experience was not only educational but also incredibly fun and delicious. For $200, you and your partner can book an hour-long private cooking class for just the two of you, and learn about cuisines ranging from French to Iranian to Russian to Chinese, and more!
2. Throw an anniversary party with family and friends at a Peerspace
As we described above, searching Peerspace is the best way to discover tens of thousands of party venues that are available for rent in hundreds of cities around the world. These include hundreds of spaces in and around San Diego alone!
Need a few examples of the kinds of amazing spaces you can book through Peerspace?
These San Diego venues would make perfect locations for a festive anniversary party with your sweetheart, friends, and family:
- This multipurpose creative event space in North Park has fantastic natural light, a tasteful modern aesthetic, and space for up to 25 people at a time.
- This beautiful private beer garden in Pacific Beach is a bright outdoor venue that’s a great fit for larger events with up to 100 people, in case you really want to go all out for your anniversary party.
- This modern farmhouse in the hills of San Diego feels like a true home away from home and boasts a tropical backyard with a pool, waterslide, and many more awesome amenities.
There are many more San Diego spaces out there suited to a range of budgets, aesthetics, and other needs and preferences, so be sure to search Peerspace to see what’s available!
3. Spend time on San Diego’s 70 miles of gorgeous beaches
The most difficult part about planning a beach day with your beloved in San Diego is choosing which beach to visit! After all, the city has literally 70 miles’ worth of beaches to choose from—an incredible wealth of options that might very well be overwhelming. But if you and your partner are major beach bums, check out this list of the top 10 beaches in San Diego to help you decide which to visit next.
4. Head out on the water with a yacht rental from Malarky Charters
The Malarky is a 47-foot performance luxury catamaran, the largest of its kind in Mission Bay. You can rent out this vessel from Malarky Sailing Charters along with the services of their on board captain and crew, who will be on hand to help with any issues that may arise. Keep the trip private with just you and your beloved, or invite friends. Just keep in mind that the boat has the capacity for up to 12 people at a time.
5. Give parasailing a try at San Diego Parasail Adventures
If you and your beloved are adrenaline junkies, you’re sure to love the experience of parasailing! With professional captains licensed by the US Coast Guard and a 100% safety rating over three decades of experience, San Diego Parasail Adventures is your best bet for a safe and thrilling parasailing experience.
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6. Tour a nearby winery with Baja Winery Tours
Perhaps you and your partner are wine lovers, and you’d enjoy spending the day touring a winery in nearby Valle de Guadalupe, one of the country’s leading regions for wine production. Choose Baja Winery Tours for the top-rated tour of the region.
7. Race around the track on a go-kart at K1 Speed
There’s no question that this is one of our more unusual anniversary ideas in San Diego, but go-karting also happens to be an incredibly fun choice of activity, so it’s definitely worth including on this list. Locals especially love to visit K1 Speed Chula Vista for a truly thrilling go-karting experience.
8. Learn to surf from the experts at San Diego Surf School
Have you and your spouse always wanted to try your hand at surfing? Visit San Diego Surf School for private or semi-private surf lessons led by talented, professional instructors who provide a positive and encouraging environment for their students. The two of you will be casually riding waves in no time!
9. Spot humpback whales on a boat tour with Adventure Whale Watching
Among the many fabulous things about living in San Diego is the abundance of opportunities to spot wildlife, including whales! One of the area’s top whale-watching tours—and the only tour of its kind that’s available year-round—is led by Adventure Whale Watching. If you’re animal lovers, you and your partner may just have a transformative experience while spotting these amazing gentle giants.
10. Go scuba diving or snorkeling with La Jolla Dive
Another way to get truly up close and personal with local wildlife is with a scuba diving or snorkeling tour from La Jolla Dive, a full-service scuba diving shop that also offers scuba classes and tours. You can rest assured that you’ll be well taken care of on your tour, as the instructors have roughly three decades of scuba diving experience in the San Diego area.
11. Take an aerial tour with San Diego Sky Tours
Perhaps going underwater isn’t quite your speed, and you’d rather enjoy the natural beauty of San Diego from the sky? In that case, consider planning an aerial sightseeing trip with San Diego Sky Tours for a truly unique anniversary experience! Reviewers consistently attest that these tours are some of the most unforgettable experiences they’ve ever had.
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12. Explore San Diego by bike on a Social Cycle tour
Taking a bike tour is an incredible way to get to know your city better, and Social Cycle is widely considered to offer the best bike tours in the San Diego area. You and your partner can enjoy this experience with just the two of you being led by a tour guide, or you can invite a few friends along for a double date or other group experience.
13. Chill out with a spa day at Spa Kingston
Many of our suggested anniversary ideas in San Diego involve a lot of activity and exertion, and as fun as they might be, some couples might prefer to celebrate by pampering themselves and enjoying a day of massages, facials, and other soothing spa treatments together. And the top-rated spa in San Diego is Spa Kingston for a reason—it comes highly recommended!
14. Explore the museums, gardens, zoo, and more at Balboa Park
From the world-class San Diego Zoo to hundreds of acres of gardens and even multiple museums, the 1,200-acre Balboa Park offers everything you could possibly want from an enjoyable educational experience. Spend your anniversary here to ensure that you and your partner don’t feel bored for even a single minute!
15. Enjoy delicious Italian delicacies in San Diego’s Little Italy
Love Italian cuisine? Then consider spending at least part of your anniversary exploring San Diego’s Little Italy. It offers an array of choices for authentic Italian cuisine and a weekly farmers’ market that’s the largest in the city.
16. Plan a picnic at an outdoor Peerspace venue
Putting together a thoughtful picnic with all their favorite treats is one of the best ways to celebrate your anniversary and show your partner how much you care. You can take your picnic up a notch and enjoy more privacy with your beloved when you choose a gorgeous outdoor Peerspace venue in San Diego as the location for your picnic, rather than a public location like a local park. For example, we think this peaceful backyard oasis in Oak Park would make an absolutely stunning location for a picnic, as would this rustic farmstand greenhouse with succulents and cacti!
Anniversary ideas in San Diego: conclusion
We’re hopeful that our suggestions for anniversary ideas in San Diego have been helpful and inspire you as you plan your next anniversary celebration. If you’re committed to making it a truly special anniversary, consider booking a space in San Diego through Peerspace. This way, you can ensure that you and your partner not only have the privacy you deserve but can also customize the festivities with a setting that you truly love.
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