This walking tour offers a flavorful way to experience San Diego through its doughnuts, neighbourhoods, and evolving food culture. The journey begins at Devil’s Dozen Doughnuts, a rooftop favourite overlooking Little Italy. Known for decadent, artfully crafted doughnuts, this stop pairs bold flavours with sweeping views of the city skyline, setting the tone for the experience.
From there, the route winds through the streets of Little Italy to a boutique café serving refined pastries, doughnuts, and expertly brewed coffee. As you enjoy their tastings, stories highlight Little Italy’s transformation from an immigrant enclave into one of San Diego’s most vibrant culinary and arts districts. The tour continues to a whimsical pastry shop where creative doughnuts are paired with uniquely themed drinks. This stop reflects San Diego’s playful side and opens discussion about downtown’s growth, tracing its evolution from a quiet port town into a lively urban centre shaped by culture, tourism, and innovation.
The experience concludes at Donut Bar & Bakery, a nationally recognised destination famous for over-the-top creations like oversized filled doughnuts and brûléed toppings. While indulging, you'll hear how this shop helped elevate San Diego’s doughnut scene and attract attention from food lovers across the country.
Blending standout doughnuts with neighbourhood stories, this tour offers a relaxed and delicious way to explore San Diego’s past and present.
