Trip planner · San Diego

San Diego in December 2026.

What's on, what to book ahead, and where to take colleagues and clients during a business trip to San Diego this month.

On the calendar

3 dates to plan around

Thu Dec 24All day

HolidayChristmas EveMany restaurants close early or serve set menus. Confirm hours before booking.
Fri Dec 25All day

HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
Thu Dec 31All day

HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week.
Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date.
Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead.
Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

Pick one, book two places, done

6–12 people

5:30 PMThe Escape Game San Diego · Split into two games of up to 8 and race each other out of the room
7:15 PMMorton's The Steakhouse · Walk back toward the convention centre for dinner in a private room

20–40 people

4:15 PMFlagship Cruises & Events · One-hour South Harbor tour on the bay at the group rate
6:30 PMHerb & Wood · Short cab ride north for a group dinner in the Gallery

11–40 people

2:00 PMUSS Midway Museum · Private docent tour of the carrier for colleagues free in the afternoon
6:00 PMRoy's San Diego · Group dinner in the Big Island Room next to the convention centre