Best Places to Celebrate Mother’s Day in San Diego

Ranch 45, Solana Beach

Ranch 45 in Solana Beach will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch menu available for curbside pick up or delivery on Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th. Each dish on the menu includes four portions, and highlights include Chino Farms Artichoke and Summer Squash Quiche, Strawberry Crepes with whipped cream, and Brandt Rib Roast, served with Roasted Potatoes, Chino Farms Vegetables, and Gem Lettuce Salad. Additional options include Smoked Salmon Benedict, Bacon and Cheese Quiche, and an assortment of Breakfast Pastries. To complement the meal, guests may also add wine or beer to their purchase, ranging in price from $20 – $45, as well as pitchers of mimosas to cheers to mom. The menu is available for pre-order via Ranch 45’s website, and Ranch 45’s full breakfast and lunch menu will also be available for take out and dine in.

ARLO at Town and Country

Spoil mom this Mother’s Day with a slice of Palm Springs in the center of San Diego at the iconic Town and Country Resort. Sit back and sip on unlimited champagne as live music fills the air and indulge in scratch-made dishes using only the freshest ingredients and regional flavors at ARLO — San Diego’s newest destination eatery. Executive Chef Josh Mouzakes will be debuting a special brunch menu, with items ranging from breakfast specialities such as Porchetta & Cheese, a Cajun Chicken & Biscuit, Charcoal Avocado Toast, and Buffalo Egg Whites, to Santa Maria grill items such as Spot Prawns and Smoked Tri-Tip. With an expansive outdoor patio and fireplace, swaying palm trees to look upon, colorful craft cocktails and rich desserts, treat the special moms in your life on Sunday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $60 per person/$20 per child (under the age of 12). Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable here.

One Paseo, Del Mar

One Paseo, in Del Mar, functions as Mother’s Day one-stop-shop, offering everything you need to show how much you care. From shops, to services, to dozens of eateries, One Paseo provides the perfect place to pick up mom’s gift, treat her to a massage, facial, or beauty treatment, or take her out for a delicious brunch or dinner. As we lead up to Mother’s Day, pop into Marrow Fine, Pigment, Whiskey x Leather, Specs, or Faherty to pick up a gift that is sure to impress mom, or spoil her with a facial or massage at Shop Good or treatment from Alcheme, who, in honor of Mother’s Day is offering discounts several of their wellness and beauty treatments to pamper that special mama. Then, on Mother’s Day, treat her to a meal at one of the center’s amazing eateries. For the health conscious mama, swing by Parakeet Cafe, which offers a large selection of healthy eats, Sweetfin, or Tocaya Organica, or for a more indulgent dining option, try Nick’s, North Italia, or International Smoke. Don’t forget to pick up a sweet treat from Salt & Straw, Susie’s Cakes, or Le Macaron to show mama the love.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla

Shower your mom with roses and rosé during the Roses & Rosé Brunch this Mother’s Day at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Offering Moms all you drink rosé (yes, way!) and  mouth-watering food and drinks from San Diego‘s favorite whimsical restaurant, Greenfinch, the perfect location to celebrate your Mom. Indulge in gourmet action tables, from omelettes to carving stations and more in Estancia’s lush gardens this Mother’s Day. Better yet, send mom with her friends and let them spend the day soaking in Estancia La Jolla’s 10 acres of luxurious gardens, best-in-class service, and gorgeous hacienda-style setting. Brunch is from 9AM-3PM.

Communal, North Park

Celebrate your mom with fresh blooms and buy-one-get-one-free drinks at Communal this Mother’s Day. We all know coffee and cocktails have been getting mom through the long days of the pandemic so what better way to celebrate. From now until May 9th, pre-order small, medium, or large floral bouquets from Communal’s gorgeous flower offerings to add beauty to your mom’s day, and if you’re still looking for places to celebrate, visit one of Communal’s two locations, both offering welcoming open-air patio seating, to enjoy drinks and bites all day long.

Pendry San Diego, Downtown

Downtown San Diego’s hip hotel houses Spa Pendry, an intimate yet opulent space offering luxurious treatments, specially bundled for Mom. Treat her to the Mom Spa Day Package, glowing with a 90-minute Pendry Massage or Hydrate + Regenerate Facial, complimentary glass of bubbly, a relaxing pool day with access to the Rooftop Pool, boasting some of the best views in Gaslamp Quarter, 10% discount at the Spa Boutique, a take-home Sculpted Lip Oil and $15 valet parking. This package is priced at $260, available weekdays in May. Moms can also learn to create their own charcuterie boards with Courtney Rangel of @board_in_the_houze with a special Mother’s Day Charcuterie Making and Wine Party on May 8 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Provisional Kitchen. Tickets can be purchased here (priced at $75). Or delight in whimsical brunch options or an Italian-inspired menu for dinner.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Funner, CA

Located in California’s hottest new city, Funner, Harrah’s Resort Southern California has three key elements for a successful Mother’s Day celebration: food, fun and relaxation. Starting with food — which always ends up being fun  — Fiore Steakhouse will be offering 55% off all Shrimp Cocktails and a Filet Scandi for $70, which features a seared filet mignon with whipped potatoes, a red wine demi-glaze, asparagus spears, jumbo shrimp, and bearnaise. What’s funner, Harrah’s Resort SoCal is home to an 11,000 square-foot spa with 15 new treatment rooms — perfect for any and every mom looking to leave their cares at the door and wind-down. Start with The Best Massage Ever, and if you’re expecting, enjoy the 50-minute Baby Bump experience.

Lionfish, Downtown

Give Mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day: family facetime, a clean kitchen, sustainable seafood and prime meats, and bottomless mimosas (or… sparkling rosé and aperol spritz). At the dynamic, design-driven hotspot on 5th Avenue, James Beard Smart Catch Leader and Executive Chef JoJo Ruiz will be debuting special menu items for Mom’s special day. Choose from a Softshell Benedict or Bombolini Duo, and indulge in bottomless mimosas, sparkling rose, & aperol spritz — all on top of a brunch menu that features Strawberry Ricotta Pancakes and Duck Duck Confit Hash to a Maine Lobster and Chorizo Scramble and 30oz. Snake River Wagyu Eye of Ribeye. Brunch is from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable here.

Seaside Brunch at Serẽa, Coronado, CA

Treat Mom to a one-of-a-kind beachfront brunch with a sea-to-table experience this Mother’s Day at Serẽa Coastal Cuisine, located at the iconic Hotel del Coronado. Prepared by Executive Chef JoJo Ruiz, a San Diego native and James Beard Smart Catch Leader, the entire family can expect a breath of fresh air (literally) from a menu that surprises and delights with standout seafood dishes including a daily selection of oysters (best paired with champagne and the oceanfront views) to enjoy on Serea’s expansive outdoor patio. From the indulgent sticky bun topped with candied fruits and soaked in a citrus glaze to the rich and savory shakshuka, an intoxicating blend of roasted peppers, tomato poached eggs and chickpeas accompanied by the crunch of freshly grilled Sourdough — Serea’s eclectic menu promises daring flavors that are warmly familiar. Special menu items include a White Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart, made with passionfruit orange cremeux, torched meringue, white chocolate mousse, and candied oranges, and a Shrimp Tortilla Espanol, made with bloomsdale spinach, scallop potatoes, and tomato guajillo sauce. Brunch is from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable here.

Rancho Bernardo Inn, Rancho Bernardo

Spend Mother’s Day at the quintessential, 265-acre Rancho Bernardo Inn – where mom’s can enjoy a peaceful retreat and indulge in unique dining alongside loved ones. Options include:

• AVANT: Spoil mom with Chef’s four-course prix fixe Champagne brunch serving vibrant, creative garden-to-table dishes and artisan libations. Enjoy bottomless sparkling wine and menu items such as citrus parfait, Hamachi Yakitori, country-fried quail and souffle pancakes, challah French toast and more. Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($95/person, $45/child).

• Aragon Ballroom: Spend the day with the family at Aragon Ballroom and enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu with music by Kevin James O’Brien. Menu options include heirloom tomato and burrata, pan seared branzino and braised Wagyu short rib duo, and Madagascar vanilla bean custard tart. Seating times include 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. ($85/person, $45/child).

• Veranda Fireside Restaurant & Lounge: Take in panoramic golf course views when dining at Veranda for a la carte breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe

Escape to the hidden oasis of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa this Mother’s Day for a special day among lush greenery, warm weather and decadent dining. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rancho Valencia is offering families their signature plated Grand Buffet, complete with a seafood station, carving station, salads, sides and array of delectable desserts. Kids can munch and play with crafts and activities offered too, along with take home goodies they’ll love. Reservations can be made by calling 858-759-6246 ($160/person, $65/child).

True Food Kitchen, Westfield UTC

Watch Mom light up this Mother’s Day at True Food Kitchen with weekend-long brunch specials and a chance to win one of the Kendra Scott giveaways as part of the True Rewards program. Located at San Diego’s outdoor resort-inspired shopping destination, families can celebrate Mom all day long and delight in special libations such as the Bouquet All Day cocktail, made with cava, elderflower, rosé and lime, or the Mother’s Rose Refresher, made with rosé, lime and sparkling water. Strawberry Quinoa Pancakes will also be available for dine-in or to-go — perfect for our gluten-free and vegan mamas. For those looking to take their brunch to-go, delight in a family dinner for four package, inclusive of two starters, two salads, four entrees, and desserts, on top of delicious Mimosa Bundles and more.

Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown

Toast to mom this year with a staycation at the waterfront Manchester Grand Hyatt! Enjoy a visit overlooking the San Diego Bay at The West Coasts’ tallest waterfront hotel, Manchester Grand Hyatt. With a convenient downtown San Diego location, the property is the perfect location for exploration and ideal accommodations. Enjoy the property’s new package, Hyatt Night In which features an upgraded room (based on availability), signature S’mores kit, flatbread pizza dinner, craft beers or 1 bottle of Canvas wine to enjoy at our rooftop fire pit overlooking the bay, 15% off of food & beverage, 50% off of parking, and early check-in and late check-out to get the most out of your staycation.

The Gluten Free Baking Company, North Park

In honor of Mother’s Day, The Gluten Free Baking Company will be offering a special Mother’s Day menu featuring a variety of treats to spoil mom. Specials include mini cakes, cookie cakes, cream puffs, scones, and speciality bagels, including cinnamon raisin, greek olive, garlic & rosemary, and jalapeno cheddar. To supplement the specials, the bakery’s general offerings, including donuts, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and coffee cake, will also be offered with a Mother’s Day twist. Pre-orders can be made via the bakery’s website here, and must be placed by Monday, May 3 for pickup Friday, May 7 or Saturday, May 8. Treats will also be available in the shop on a first come, first save basis, and the shop will be open on Mother’s Day to accommodate any last minute orders.

InterContinental San Diego, Downtown

Treat mom to a truly delicious day at either of the InterContinental San Diego’s signature restaurants, Garibaldi and Vistal, both of which will be serving up Mother’s Day specials. Garibaldi, the rooftop getaway, has crafted a pre-fixe Mother’s Day brunch menu, featuring options such as Limoncello Pancakes, Sardinian Shrimp Scramble, and Aglianico Braised Lamb Shank Omelette. The three course menu costs $55 per person, and also includes Sweet and Savory Italian Pastries and Cassata Siciliana, a traditional ricotta gelato with candied fruit. To complete the meal, bottomless Aperol Spritzes or Prosecco are available for an additional $29 per person. Cheers to, mom! Vistal will also be celebrating mom with two a la carte brunch specials, a Lobster Egg Scramble with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, caviar, lemon hollandaise, and squash salad ($24) and the “Do it for Mom” Champagne Special, which is a bottle of 2005 Nicolas Feuillatte, Cuvée Spéciale Brut Millésimé for $149 (typically $190.) Reservations can be made here for Garibaldi and here for Vistal, and are recommended.

619 Spirits, North Park

Breakfast in bed is a sweet gesture, but unless you plan to clean up too, treat mom to brunch at 619 Spirits in North Park where they will be serving up $10 mimosa flights with blackberry, pineapple and blood orange juice and $8 Bloody Marys made with their signature 619 Vodka and housemade mix to celebrate Mother’s Day. The distillery and restaurant has a tasty brunch menu of breakfast favorites like a Croque Madame with prosciutto and gruyere and a simple stack of pancakes or if lunch is what mom is craving the brunch menu also includes items like a Caprese Salad or wings made with housemade 619 Scorpion sauce or homemade BBQ sauce. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-2PM, but the $8 Bloodys and $10 flights are only available on Mother’s Day.