Celebrate Mother’s Day in San Diego with brunches, pedicures, cruises and more.
Edited by Madelyn Harris.
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruises
May 14. Celebrate your mother with an indulgent brunch on the water, featuring a full buffet, endless Champagne, jazz music and a view of the beautiful San Diego Bay. Choose from three brunch times or an evening dinner cruise. Hornblower Landing at Grape Street Pier: 1800 N. Harbor Drive, 619.686.8715. hornblower.com
Hope 46 at the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalow
May 14. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Hope 46 will be offering a special menu featuring an omelet station, carving station and an array of side dishes. Also, enjoy a live performance by The Beatles cover band, The Rollers. 2223 El Cajon Blvd., 619.296.2101. lafayettehotelsd.com
Asado Grill Mother’s Day Brunch
May 14. Nestled in the Rancho Pensaquito community, Asado Grill has crafted a varied Mother’s Day brunch menu featuring items such as fluffy buttermilk pancakes, quiches, prime rib and grilled Pacific salmon. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $50. 14455 Pensaquitos Dr., 858.672.9100. asadogrill.com
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Mother’s Day Brunch
May 14. Treat your mother and family members alike to a spread of field-to-fork treats, including signature omelets, freshly crafted pastries, Belgian waffles and local vegetables straight from the garden. Following brunch, guests can craft a flower bouquet or crown and enjoy family-friendly activities on the Croquet Lawn. $130. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, 858.756.1123. ranchovalencia.com
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Hake
May 14. Head to La Jolla for a Mother’s Day brunch with views of the ocean. Start your meal off with bottomless mimosas, and enjoy a brunch buffet with menu items such as chimichurri crusted prime rib, tres leches French toast and crab masala. 1250 Prospect St. Suite B10, La Jolla, 858.454.1637. thehake.com
Mommy & Me Ice Cream Pedicure
May 14. This Mother’s Day, spoil mom with sweet treats and relaxation. Head to Paradise Point Resort for a spa package that includes sparkling wine and sangria, ice cream treats for two from MooTime Creamery and a relaxing pedicure for two using organic products from FarmHouse Fresh. $150. 1404 Vacation Rd., Mission Bay, 858.274.4630. paradisepoint.com
Mother’s Day at Rancho Bernardo Inn
May 14. Shower mom with a buffet at the Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, the property’s signature restaurant. Enjoy an outdoor brunch buffet overlooking the golf course, along with live music and bottomless mimosas. $58. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., 855.574.5356. ranchobernardoinn.com
Mother’s Day Yoga and Brunch
May 14. Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch and yoga with a view. The event will include a yoga class, breakfast and champagne. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. $25. 722 Grand Ave., Pacific Beach, 858.274.3100. firehousepb.com
Bistro 39 Mother’s Day Lunch
May 14. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet this Mother’s Day, featuring a carving station and custom omelet bar. For sweeter dishes, guests can enjoy crème brulee French toast, pastries and other desserts. $38.99. 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 3939 Ocean Bluff Ave., 858.720.9500. bistro39sandiego.com
The US Grant Mother’s Day Tea
May 13. Adding a twist to the timeless tradition, the US Grant presents its first Mother’s Day tea in its newly refreshed lobby. Guests can sip on hot and cold brew loose-leaf tea and enjoy petite tea sandwiches, house made pastries, delicious desserts and champagne. A children’s tea menu is also available. 1-3 p.m. $59. 326 Broadway, downtown, 619.232.3121. usgrant.net
Mama’s Day at Hyatt Regency La Jolla
May 12. Held the Friday evening before Mother’s Day, the Hyatt’s Mama Day event brings together more than 55 chefs from San Diego’s finest restaurants as they prepare delicious samples for more than 600 attendees. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive., 858.552.1234. lajolla.regency.hyatt.com
Mother & Daughter Teas
May 12-13. Just in time to celebrate mom, the festive afternoon tea includes live harp music, an array of tea sandwiches, pastries, scones, homemade macaroons, tea and champagne. 2:30–5 p.m. $50. The Westgate Hotel, 1055 2nd Ave., 619.238.1818. westgatehotel.com
BiCE: An Elegant Evening Out
May 14. Take mom to a sophisticated dinner at BiCE, and experience a four-coure menu from chef Mario Cassineri, along with a complimentary glass of champagne for Mom. $49. 4-8 p.m. 619.239.2423. bicesandiego.com
Pacifica Del Mar
May 14. Enjoy a three-course menu with striking ocean views on Mother’s Day, along with a selection of brunch cocktails, including Bloody Mary’s and fresh sippers. Executive chef David Burke will also have a menu just for kids. 9:30 a.m. brunch, 4 p.m. dinner. 1555 Camino Del Mar, 858.792.0476. pacificadelmar.com
Queen Bee Market
May 12-13. Stroll around the Del Mar Fairgrounds for an urban-style handmade market. The two-day event will showcase a selection of vintage and handmade goods form over 100 local and national vendors. $3 entry. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. thequeenbeemarket.com
JRDN/Tower 23
May 14. Catch some rays by the beach with brunch at Tower’s 23 JRDN. Enjoy dishes including chilaquiles & eggs and the famous Mama’s Baked French Toast. Also, build your own mimosa with juice choices such as blood orange rosemary, pineapple mango and blackberry mint. 723 Felspar St., Pacific Beach, 858.270.2323. t23hotel.com
La V’s Mother’s Day Brunch
May 14. Head to La Valencia for the ultimate Mother’s Day brunch, complete with live entertainment, a donut wall, bottomless mimosas and champagne. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $89. 1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858.454.0771. lavalencia.com
Farmer’s Bottega
May 14. Experience a three-course pre-fixed dinner menu along with a wine pairing. Highlights of the meal include octopus tostada, roasted shrimp ravioli, and raspberry crème brulee. $38. 860 W. Washington St., 619.458.9929. farmersbottega.com
