A Cornucopia of Fall Activities at the Bahia Resort, Catamaran Resort and The Lodge at Torrey Pines

AUGUST 2024, San Diego, CA – Warm up on the San Diego coast this fall, where sunsets glow in vibrant autumn colors, temperatures average a pleasant 72 degrees, and three iconic resorts welcome guests for memorable getaways: Bahia Resort Hotel, the ultimate beach playground on Mission Bay; Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, Mission Bay’s premier Polynesian-style resort, and The Lodge at Torrey Pines, where timeless luxury meets coastal serenity in La Jolla.

Fall into fun with the following top things to do at the resorts, from festive Oktoberfest and Halloween cruises on the bay and a whole month devoted to free offerings for kids, to delectable culinary fetes and sipping soirees.

Kids’ Stuff

The Bahia and Catamaran resorts will roll out the welcome mat for children aged 12 and under during Kids Free San Diego Month in October. All month long, October 1-31, kids stay, eat, and play for free. Hotel guests who dine at Oceana Coastal Kitchen in the Catamaran Resort or Dockside 1953 in the Bahia Resort can enjoy a complimentary kid’s meal for each paid adult entrée. Additionally, Action Sport Rentals at both resorts is offering kids a free stand-up paddleboard or kayak rental with the purchase of one adult one-hour or longer rental.

Families planning a fall getaway can enjoy big-time savings on guestrooms during Kids Free Month. Book directly with the Bahia or Catamaran resort using exclusive promotion code KIDS24 to receive up to 25% off room rates from October 1-31, 2024.

Savor Fall Flavors

The tables are set for San Diego Restaurant Week, September 22-29. Oceana Coastal Kitchen at the Catamaran, Dockside 1953 at Bahia are offering curated three-course, prix fixe dinners paired with stunning views of Mission Bay – a perfect opportunity to sample exceptional local cuisine while on holiday. The cost is $50 per person (+$30 for wine pairing and +$35 for cocktail pairing at Dockside 1953). Reservations are recommended for this popular epicurean event.

Making a splash on Mondays (5:30-7 p.m.) at Oceana Coastal Kitchen is the new Maki & Sake Special, featuring a select signature sushi roll and glass of premium all-natural Soto Junmai Sake for $30. To complement its outstanding sushi creations, Oceana also introduces a tasty new sake menu this fall. Dockside 1953 gets into the “spirit” with its new Whisky Barrel Program, featuring a 90-minute, three-course whisky cocktail experience paired with small bites. The cost is $65 per person.

Gourmands can indulge at Chef’s Table on October 18, a new four-course dinner experience at Dockside 1953. Curated by Executive Chef Bryan Stuppy, the dinner takes guests on a journey of textures, colors, and flavors that evoke the essence of the autumn season. Diners can enjoy an expertly prepared feast of fresh seafood, meat, and produce, with optional wine and cocktail pairings.

Raise your glass at the Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines on September 19, featuring an exceptionally crafted communal meal of seasonal bounty paired with one of Napa Valley’s finest wineries, Chappellet. Set on the spacious terrace of A.R. Valentien, guests can mingle with the winery’s owners who will share insight on their winemaking process.

Wine connoisseurs can also enjoy the 4th annual Beyond the Cellar on November 16 at The Lodge. Featuring a dozen of California’s renowned wineries offering tastings of their most exclusive and reserve vintages, guests are also treated to a delectable complementary culinary spread and live entertainment.

Experience the thrill of the grill at Playing with Fire, a monthly grilling dinner series where the culinary team at The Grill at Torrey Pines pair up with some of San Diego’s finest chefs to present delicious woodfired dishes, paired with local brews. Playing with Fire fall dates are September 9, featuring Chef Cameron Ingle from Marisi and WestBrew, and October 14, featuring Chef Carmine Lopez from the acclaimed Wolf in the Woods and Fall Brewing Company.

Oompah on the Bay

Strike up the band and roll out the barrel… It’s Oktoberfest on Mission Bay! Lederhosen is optional on the 2nd annual Oktoberfest Cruise aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler on October 5 (6-9:30 p.m.), departing from the Bahia Resort pier. There will be an assortment of Oktoberfest beers and food offerings including giant pretzels, apple strudel and Bavarian sausage sandwiches, a photo booth, live German folk music, a DJ, and raffle prizes to add to the revelry of this 21+ event.

Fright Night

Ghosts and ghouls are welcome on the William D. Evans Halloween Cruise on October 26 (9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), departing from the Bahia Resort pier. The Freddy Krueger-themed cruise will feature two DJs, bar specials including spooky cocktails, late night bar snacks, and a photobooth to capture frightful moments throughout the evening. Partygoers must be 21+.

Autumn Chill

Blissful autumn escapes await at The Catamaran Spa – San Diego’s only beachfront spa – and The Spa at Torrey Pines, both debuting a brand-new menu of spa treatments, developed to be more authentic to the resorts’ unique and relaxing coastal environments. Guests can relax, renew, and revitalize with new massages like the Restorative CBD Massage (Catamaran) and Coastal Stone Massage (Torrey Pines); new skincare therapies like the Gentlemen’s Facial (Catamaran) and Diamond Brightening Facial (Torrey Pines); new body wraps like the Coconut Kukui Wrap (Catamaran) and Detoxifying Marine Wrap (Torrey Pines); and new body exfoliating treatments like the Hawaiian Jasmine Scrub (Catamaran) and Seaside Glow (Torrey Pines).

Fall Flicks

Taking advantage of San Diego’s mild autumn weather, the Catamaran Resort hosts complimentary outdoo, family-friendly Movies on the Bay for guests every Friday night at sunset (September 6-October 25), with a stunning backdrop of Mission Bay.

Plan now for an unforgettable fall getaway to the Bahia Resort, Catamaran Resort or The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Discover more exciting fall activities, plus special offers and promotions by visiting www.bahiahotel.com, www.catamaranresort.com and www.lodgetorreypines.com.